a Planting to Processing Sponsored Content 5 tips for soybean success despite a cold, wet spring Planting has been delayed in many parts Because the soil depth for planting is only of our region with the wet spring weather an inch, a couple of warmer days will heat up When farmers get in the field, they are likely and dry out the soil adequately enough for planting in less than ideal conditions. But that doesn't mean farmers should be making big changes to their spring planting plans. Now is seeds to finally get in the ground. because it will result in a yield bump. Kandel's study shows that about 70 percent of farmers use seed treatments, but that more are likely to use the process when conditions Tip #3: Avoid swapping seed he jusiments that coudmaturities, prevent plant are cold and wet. Also of note, after following 100 farmers for the four-year study, he found maturities or start the plant prevention pro- that for every day in May planting is delayed, If farmers are looking to switch seed Here are some planting tips from N cess, Spelhaug suggests sticking to regular rotations but keep a close eye on the markets, too, as there could be some economics to best of a late planting season, including good seedbed preparation and the use of seed treatment in cold soils one third of a bushel of yield is lost per day f the conditions are ready, don't wait These studies reflect Spelhaug's advice for temps around 50 to 55 degrees, use a full Plant, Kandel said. n concern with prevented planting Tip #1: Be patient wet spring of 2019 has been ND, farmer Adam Spelhaug. Aim for soil Adam Spelhaug, Peterson Farms oll Agronomy Manager and farmer. it might not seem like it, the cold, iS that it will take away critical moisture levels this year's planting season, too. for the next plant season more typical than seed treatment and make sure not for North Dakota, according to PetersonAs a farmer, l'd rather get beans in late, even Better late than never is ideal for Kandel, too, who says that for each day in May plant. ug ed Agronomy Manager and Kindred, in June, rather than resort to PP, Spelhaug said. depth is accurate he said Tip #5: Pay attention to seed maturity Getting the timing right is important, but Kandel also advises to take into account seed maturity levels because risk increases with ing is delayed, one-third of a bushel of yield is ground around May 20, we're sitting prttys delayed, one-third of a bushel of yield is lost. If that's not possible because, say, fields good, Spelhaug s are still too muddy, he recommends using Even if farmers aren't planting by then, get ting seeds in later is often better than never according to Hans Kandel, NDSU Extension seeds treated with a fungicide. You can't just go by calendar date Kandel If we can't get in for some reason and we said 'Each season is going to be a little different start planting late-maturing late in the sea- ronomist ag son, we may run into a frost risk in the end Hans Kandel, NDSU Extension Agronomist beans are a photosensitive plant, Kan of the seasonbecause it will not be mature. lished the better off we are for yield potential. From 2014 to 2017, Kandel studied variations Kandel said. So farmers really need to pay Tip #4: Say yes' to seed treatment del said. "The earlier we canget plants estab research that's continuously improving attention to the maturity levell Other resources But we need to use common sense, that if it's cold and wet, we need to wait until the soil in soybean row spacing to help determine Video library: Search the archives for information about the council and how it supports North Dakota soybean farmers. . Events and activities: Get updates on that 30 inches between rows are too wide for North Dakota soil conditions. His studies also looked at the benefits of crop rotation as well as seed treatments to prevent root diseases conditions are appropriate for planting? The North to farmers that can help maximize this years N any of the resources below Dakota Soybean Council has many resources on their website available fields for many reasons, including running theA15" to 22 row spacing range will maxi season. Visit www.ndsoybean.org to access Soybean Grower Magazine: Learn the Tip #2: Wait out the cool, wet soil Kandel advises against planting in wet risk of root rot or losing the plant altogether. longer and it's more likely that you'll not get So it's critical that we get an even stand that Results from the studies showed: NDSC committee and board meetings mize soybean yield welter areas like North Dakota. more bushels North Dakota With wet conditions, the seed sits there Seed treatments are beneficial incolde, latest in soybean news, research, and Soybean Council Our World Is Growing all the seeds to establish into a plant, he said. Fms who use seed treatment yield tech. - Research Report: Read a digital copy germinates as uniformly as possible. Crop rotation is always recommended of the magazine, which highlights the Planting to Processing is a season-long series broken out by seven parts brought to you by the North Dakota Soybean Council In it, farmers will gain valuable insights with tips and advice from industry experts. 4852 Rocking Horse Circle S., Fargo, ND 58104 701-566-9300 a Planting to Processing Sponsored Content 5 tips for soybean success despite a cold, wet spring Planting has been delayed in many parts Because the soil depth for planting is only of our region with the wet spring weather an inch, a couple of warmer days will heat up When farmers get in the field, they are likely and dry out the soil adequately enough for planting in less than ideal conditions. But that doesn't mean farmers should be making big changes to their spring planting plans . Now is seeds to finally get in the ground. because it will result in a yield bump. Kandel's study shows that about 70 percent of farmers use seed treatments, but that more are likely to use the process when conditions Tip # 3 : Avoid swapping seed he jusiments that coudmaturities, prevent plant are cold and wet. Also of note, after following 100 farmers for the four-year study, he found maturities or start the plant prevention pro- that for every day in May planting is delayed, If farmers are looking to switch seed Here are some planting tips from N cess, Spelhaug suggests sticking to regular rotations but keep a close eye on the markets, too, as there could be some economics to best of a late planting season, including good seedbed preparation and the use of seed treatment in cold soils one third of a bushel of yield is lost per day f the conditions are ready, don't wait These studies reflect Spelhaug's advice for temps around 50 to 55 degrees, use a full Plant, Kandel said. n concern with prevented planting Tip # 1 : Be patient wet spring of 2019 has been ND, farmer Adam Spelhaug. Aim for soil Adam Spelhaug, Peterson Farms oll Agronomy Manager and farmer. it might not seem like it, the cold, iS that it will take away critical moisture levels this year's planting season, too. for the next plant season more typical than seed treatment and make sure not for North Dakota, according to PetersonAs a farmer, l'd rather get beans in late, even Better late than never is ideal for Kandel, too , who says that for each day in May plant . ug ed Agronomy Manager and Kindred, in June, rather than resort to PP, Spelhaug said. depth is accurate he said Tip # 5 : Pay attention to seed maturity Getting the timing right is important, but Kandel also advises to take into account seed maturity levels because risk increases with ing is delayed, one-third of a bushel of yield is ground around May 20, we're sitting prttys delayed, one-third of a bushel of yield is lost. If that's not possible because, say, fields good, Spelhaug s are still too muddy, he recommends using Even if farmers aren't planting by then, get ting seeds in later is often better than never according to Hans Kandel, NDSU Extension seeds treated with a fungicide. You can't just go by calendar date Kandel If we can't get in for some reason and we said 'Each season is going to be a little different start planting late-maturing late in the sea- ronomist ag son, we may run into a frost risk in the end Hans Kandel, NDSU Extension Agronomist beans are a photosensitive plant, Kan of the seasonbecause it will not be mature . lished the better off we are for yield potential. From 2014 to 2017, Kandel studied variations Kandel said. So farmers really need to pay Tip # 4 : Say yes ' to seed treatment del said . " The earlier we canget plants estab research that's continuously improving attention to the maturity levell Other resources But we need to use common sense, that if it's cold and wet, we need to wait until the soil in soybean row spacing to help determine Video library: Search the archives for information about the council and how it supports North Dakota soybean farmers. . Events and activities : Get updates on that 30 inches between rows are too wide for North Dakota soil conditions. His studies also looked at the benefits of crop rotation as well as seed treatments to prevent root diseases conditions are appropriate for planting? The North to farmers that can help maximize this years N any of the resources below Dakota Soybean Council has many resources on their website available fields for many reasons, including running theA15" to 22 row spacing range will maxi season. Visit www.ndsoybean.org to access Soybean Grower Magazine: Learn the Tip # 2 : Wait out the cool , wet soil Kandel advises against planting in wet risk of root rot or losing the plant altogether. longer and it's more likely that you'll not get So it's critical that we get an even stand that Results from the studies showed: NDSC committee and board meetings mize soybean yield welter areas like North Dakota. more bushels North Dakota With wet conditions, the seed sits there Seed treatments are beneficial incolde, latest in soybean news, research, and Soybean Council Our World Is Growing all the seeds to establish into a plant, he said. Fms who use seed treatment yield tech. - Research Report: Read a digital copy germinates as uniformly as possible. Crop rotation is always recommended of the magazine, which highlights the Planting to Processing is a season-long series broken out by seven parts brought to you by the North Dakota Soybean Council In it, farmers will gain valuable insights with tips and advice from industry experts. 4852 Rocking Horse Circle S., Fargo, ND 58104 701-566-9300