Kurt Seevers
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The ‘Emergence’ of Soybeans
May 31, 2022In a recent article in CropLife (May 11), Eric Sfiligoj discussed the development of “renewable diesel” and how its production into the foreseeable future may result in the vast majority of soybeans produced in the United States going to support this new fuel. (Sfiligoj wasn’t alone. AgWeb’s Chip Flory recently noted that some estimates place […]
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Inoculant Mixing Simplified
Nov 03, 2017When it comes to inoculant application, product waste is a key challenge for many applicators.
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Fertilizers may inhibit nodule formation in peanut plants
Mar 29, 2017Have you ever wondered what effect nitrogen fertilizer would have on your peanut fields when paired with inoculation? Dr. Scott Tubbs, associate professor, University of Georgia Crop and Soil Sciences Department, cautions that the addition of nitrogen fertilizer can be detrimental to nodulation.
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Making the Most of Your Soybean Inoculants
Feb 07, 2017As long as you take care of the seed and follow the inoculant label directions correctly, you will see benefits from inoculating your soybeans.
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Cost vs. Benefit of Seed Treatments
Jan 23, 2017The era of low commodity prices is forcing farmers to rethink what inputs they can and can’t live without. While the overall goal of any growing season is to get a plant out of the ground in optimal health, it’s hard to pick any growing condition in which a farmer wouldn’t gain some level of benefit from a seed treatment.
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Not Your Grandfather’s Seed Treatment
Dec 02, 2016Seed treatments are offering more protection than ever before. While known primarily for disease control, seed treatments have evolved to cover everything from insect control to accelerated germination to improved nutrient uptake – each advancement increasing the value of the seed investment.
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Farming Begins in the Soil
Oct 17, 2016We can make a lot of input decisions that impact yield – what seed we’ll use, how much fertilizer we’ll put down – but at the end of the day, a crop can only be as successful as the foundation we give it. By measuring the quality and composition of chemical, biological and physical elements, soil tests are able to determine which categories are being met and which can be improved upon.
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Adding Nodules: The True Power of an Inoculant
Aug 11, 2016Some schools of thought say that selecting what seed to plant is the most important decision farmers make all year.
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Harnessing the Power of Rhizobia for Top Soybean Yields
Mar 22, 2016You can sift carefully through a handful of rich soil, but you can’t tell if they are there. Yet, these rhizobia are necessary to produce profitable yields.
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