Harvesting Soybeans
All Harvesting Soybeans Content
Crops
During the growing season, SDSU Extension provides weekly production recommendations.
Making Decisions With Hail-Damaged Row Crops
Late-season hail damage can leave growers wondering what to do next. Before deciding what to do with your hail-damaged fields, take some time to consider a variety of management options.
Thinking Cover Crops? Winter Rye Between Corn and Soybean
Although the 2021 growing season in has been impacted by widespread drought and record-high temperatures, recent rain events have brought planting cover crops back into the conversation.
Crop Residue, Cover Crops Impact on Soil Health Parameters
Interest in no-till and cover crops has been on the rise among South Dakota crop producers. In 2019, half of South Dakota crop ground was under no-till management and about 900,000 acres were planted to cover crops.
Soybean Variety Trial Results
Conventional soybean and soybean variety testing results for different locations across South Dakota.
Harvest Time Equipment Fires
Dry weather conditions have led to many equipment fires this harvest season. Learn some expert tips for preparing your equipment and fields for a safe harvest, along with insurance considerations before and after a fire event.
Grain Storage Calculator
An Excel based spreadsheet for corn, soybean, spring and winter wheat producers.
Soybean
SDSU Extension is your partner to increase yields and improve efficiency.
Soybean Rolling: Yield Effects
Land rolling soybeans has become a common management practice in many areas of South Dakota. The main reason for using a land roller on soybean fields is to push down rocks and level the soil surface for harvest, in theory reducing the amount of rocks and other debris that can potentially damage a combine header.
Soybean Planting Population: A Review
There have been reports in recent years that agronomists in states such as Iowa, Nebraska and Wisconsin have observed success when reducing soybean planting populations.