Studies have found that planting soybeans earlier and using a higher population are the most effective methods for increasing yield.¹ This research is ongoing, but with most of the Midwest ...

Planting soybeans early continues to gain in popularity due to the yield-boosting potential of faster canopy closure, increased plant nodes, higher pod retention and more. However, risks do exist.

When it comes to row crops in the United States, soybeans are a major player. In 2024, farmers harvested these legumes from 86.1 million acres—that’s more than the area of Indiana, Washington, and ...

Unfertilized soybean fields with lower soil fertility should be planted earlier than high fertility fields, according to a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign study that re-evaluates long-time ...