Michigan growers prioritize soybean planting over corn in late April to early May

🎬New four-part video series on WA legumes just released! WA Growers are well aware of the benefits grain legumes can have for their farming system, but often have concerns about variable yields and in-season profitability which limits confidence to adopt them more broadly. A Grains Research and Development Corporation investment, with the Grower Group Alliance aims to address some of the biggest constraints to grain legume adoption in a four-part video series, which tackles the agronomy, profitability, marketing, and harvesting of grain legumes in WA. Watch the latest video exploring the first part of that equation: how to grow them. The video features growers Nick Scotney (Piawaning), agVivo agronomist, Erin Cahill (Moora) as well as Timm House (Gnowangerup),and Tom McInerney from Great Southern Ag. Visit the website to watch the full video and learn more: https://lnkd.in/gCe_Diny #GrainLegumes #GRDC #GGA #GrowerGroupAlliance https://lnkd.in/g_rGMFg9

Manganese Deficiencies On The Rise For UK Farmers 💧🌱 Across the UK, OMEX agronomists and SAP analysis results are reporting a consistent trend emerging in farmers’ fields this spring: increasing cases of manganese deficiencies. In our latest update we look at how farmers can proactively plan nutrient management and remedy deficiencies utilising SuperMn. Within the article we caught up with Richard Cobbald, Farm Manager at Bartlow Estates who added 💬” It consistently produces a greener, healthier crop. The added components in the formulation really make a difference, especially for correcting minor manganese deficiencies. As I do my own agronomy, I wouldn’t use it if it wasn’t performing.” Read more, here 👇 https://ow.ly/b6mY50YIOF9

2026 Agronomy updates start today! Last year, many Illinois growers experienced the full effects of late-season drought that carried through harvest. As we move into the 2026 growing season, those impacts are still visible in our subsoil moisture, while surface conditions have shown signs of recovery. The graph below, from the Illinois State Climatologist’s weather station in Champaign, paints a clear picture. At the 4-inch depth, readings approached historical lows in November but have since rebounded to around 30 percent saturation, which is right in the optimal range for corn germination. I recommend planting at normal depths and not changing reactively to the drought monitor. In my footprint generally planting corn at 2" and soybeans at 1.5" is optimal. As we progress through the season, monitoring subsoil moisture will be critical to understanding nutrient availability and yield potential. Current soil moisture data from stations across Illinois can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gZWtCnJz

4 bushels doesn’t sound flashy — until you scale it. Replicated research showed a 4 bu/ac response with Upward, and in today’s market that margin matters. Early in-furrow decisions compound across acres, and you can’t go back to planting. The full White Paper breakdown is in the comments — subscribe to our YouTube channel to see every release first. AgXplore | Agronomy. Education. Experience. Farm4Profit John Murphy Corey Hillebo

Sorghum is a smart, strategic choice for producers looking to maximize returns and manage risk. In our latest Agronomy Insights article, Sorghum Checkoff Agronomist Dr. Brent Bean explains how sorghum’s adaptability, strong yields and rotational benefits make it a profitable option for a variety of production systems. Learn how this opportunistic crop can fit into your operation and help you get the most out of every acre. For the article, visit https://loom.ly/gencpB8 #SorghumStrong #AgronomyInsights

Quick Agronomy Tip: As wheat enters Feekes 4-7, timely Sycon applications can significantly improve nutrient and water efficiency and early-season vigor—key factors driving yield potential. Sycon is a unique formulation of proprietary bio-stimulants, potassium, sulfur, nitrogen, manganese and zinc—with field-demonstrated success in helping crops hit the yield ceiling. If your team is planning spring wheat passes, now is the time to take advantage of Sycon’s performance benefits. Explore the full technical fact sheet here: https://hubs.ly/Q04991s00

An early application of Sycon is the best way to help optimize your crop’s ability to use the nutrients and your hard earned capital.

“One grower returned 20 bags of canola seed at the end of the year. That alone paid for half of SWAT, and that’s before you look at fertilizer savings or other crops.” Based in Marwayne, Alberta, Six Strong Ag has spent the past 15 years building a consulting business rooted in hands on agronomy and long-term relationships. Adopting SWAT MAPS allowed them to bring variable rate management into their consulting work in a way that felt practical and defensible. It also helped bridge the gap between what farmers were seeing in the field and what the data was actually saying. Read their full story👉 https://hubs.la/Q04c8ZBX0 Darcy Saskiw #AbAg #CdnAg #SWATMAPS #agronomy

The Nebraska Soybean Agronomy Update is back for another season! This week, we visited with Lily Ziehmer, Technical Service Manager with FMC Corporation, near Wood River, Nebraska. With hot, dry and windy conditions this spring, Lily shares key soybean planting considerations, including pre-emerge herbicide performance in heavy residue, tank-mix compatibility at planting and early-season insect control. Follow our social channels so you don’t miss an update!

Legume marketing in WA has long been considered a chicken and egg scenario. A GRDC investment with the Grower Group Alliance is aiming to increase grower confidence in using legumes in WA. This episode is part of a 4-part series investigating the agronomy, profitability, marketing and harvesting of various legume crops. In this instalment, we hear considerations for marketing legumes with John Orr from Premium Grain Handlers based at Fremantle, Erin Cahill, a grower and AgVivo agronomist in Moora, and Timm House, a grower in Gnowangerup. Listen now 🎧 https://bit.ly/3OGwlyd #GRDCPodcast #Legumes #WAgrowers #grainmarketing