Northwest and Allee Research and Demonstration Farms

Seed Fungicide Treatments for Very Early Soybean Planting

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Abstract

Today’s high-yielding soybean varieties respond favorably to early planting. Multiyear results from statewide university research farms suggest that mid-April to early May planting dates produce top yields in most comparisons. Research farm and on-farm strip trials also suggest that elite varieties yield similarly over a wide range of seeding rates and resulting harvest populations. Based on these results, producers are advised to plant soybeans as soon as spring field conditions allow, with a seeding rate of 150,000 to 175,000 seeds/acre.

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How to Cite: Lundvall, J. , Whigham, K. , Westgate, M. E. & Farnham, D. E. (2002) “Seed Fungicide Treatments for Very Early Soybean Planting”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports. 2001(1).