Soybean variety selection is a crucial decision that substantially impacts farm prof-itability. Producers should prioritize varieties with high yield potential combinedwith resistance or tolerance to key biotic and abiotic stressors prevalent in theirregion. Soybean variety testing data are readily accessible through university exten-sion programs and seed companies. These data are ...

There are many decisions farmers must make when using cover crops. Greg McGlinch and Ohio State Soybean and Small Grain Specialist Laura Lindsey sat down to discuss some of these decisions. Learn more about Greg's approach to choosing what species to plant, how to plant, and more in this 2025 ...

Two studies were conducted by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the University of Georgia to determine current site index estimates by soil characteristics in the Coastal Plain physiographic region for two important timber species: loblolly and slash pine. This paper describes both studies and how the productivity (SI ...

This study aims to update soil productivity estimates for slash pine in the southeastern Coastal Plain.

This study aims to update soil productivity site index and mean annual increment estimates for loblolly pine in the Southeast by Cooperative Research in Forest Fertilization (CRIFF) soil groups with modifications to two of the groups. Updated estimates will provide forest landowners with the best data for making informed management ...

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A graphic comparing the identification characteristics of joro spider (Trichonephila clavata) and the yellow garden spider (Argiope aurantia)

Soil health is a broad, multifaceted concept that underlines the importance of a soil’s capacity to function. Soil health tests are an imperfect way to quantify or characterize specific aspects of soil health. The connection between productivity (or yield) and soil health is strong, in theory. Though well-studied in corn, ...

The use of biostimulant seed treatments (BST) in soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) is a growing market, with many different products and active ingredients (microorganisms) available. Companies promote the use of biostimulant seed treatment products by claiming several potential benefits to crop production, including seed yield increase. There are limited ...

Social media graphic to announce the 2025 joro spider spotting contest

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As the list of available cover crop species expands, choosing the right ones for your farm can feel overwhelming. However, selecting species that match your rotation, location, and management goals can significantly improve the success of your cover cropping efforts. This factsheet walks through some important questions to consider when ...

In the same way that an athlete trains for a race, a soybean plant prepares for maximum yield in a growing season. As a farmer, you are the coach of your soybean crop, and you have one chance each year to win the gold. There are two phases of a ...

Nantucket pine tip moth is an insect pest that damages the growing tips of young pine trees. Management can be very difficult, as it has numerous generations per year, and control options are currently limited.

Soybeans have the greatest nitrogen (N) requirement per bushel among row crops, but biological N-fixation can provide 40-70% of the total soybean N requirement. This video goes over the importance of biological N fixation, factors that can compromise nodulation, and what to do if nodulation is unsuccessful.

Improved crop management practices and genetics, coupled with a changing environment have led some farmers to shift their soybean planting dates earlier than the traditionally recommended planting dates. While planting time varies by geographic region in the US, most soybean farmers can do early planting without compromising yield potential by ...

Want to learn more about optimizing fertilizer applications in soybeans? Learn the new results from our national research projects on nitrogen applications, nitrogen fixation and sulfur applications in soybeans. 

This webinar answered the question “What’s New in Planter Technologies?” and discusses pros and cons of seed singulation, speed planting, Variable Rate Seeding (VRS), planter downforce, in-furrow application, row cleaners and closing wheels.

This webinar answered the question “When early planting doesn’t work out – Do I replant, repair-plant or leave this pitiful stand?” and walks soybean producers through replanting decisions based on assessing damage and the ability of the crop to recover.