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Is There an Ideal Planting Depth for Soybeans?

The issue of seed planting depth comes up every year with different information circulating in the industry. But does the depth at which you plant soybean seeds actually affect the yield?  Absolutely! Naturally, seed depth is important, especially since soybean seeds are more sensitive when sown too deeply. This is why it’s important to make […]

The Seedcorn Maggot

The Seedcorn Maggot, also known by its Latin name Delia Platura, is the most common root maggot pest found in Quebec’s soybean fields. As seeding time approaches, you need to be aware of its presence and what it can do to your crops. Read this article to learn more! Life cycle To begin, the Seedcorn […]

Best Conditions for Successful Seeding

For good seeding that in-turn will produce good harvests, every effort must be made to provide the best possible conditions for our seeds. Here are four aspects that must not be overlooked: Adequate soil preparation Soybean culture is especially sensitive to soils in poor conditions, which can include: pulverization of soil particles due to over-tilling; […]

Corn Residue Management

Good residue management can make the difference between the success or failure of your spring plantings! Whether you use till or no-till , this article will explain how to properly manage your corn stubble for your next soybean crop! No-till There is no tillage in no-till. The corn residue is left on the soil surface […]

Soybeans : Wide vs Narrow – The Debate Over the Ideal Row Spacing

Out in the soybean fields, farmers and agronomists are debating a crucial question: what is the ideal spacing to maximize yields and optimize plant growth? Between the narrow row option, which boasts improved density, and wide rows which promote better airflow, the debate over row spacing in the soybean field offers plenty of food for thought.

Early Planted Soybeans: Some Tips to Find your Way Around

Planting soybeans ultra-early—from mid-April to the first days of May—carries some risks. However, this practice, which allows growers to extend the planting window to take advantage of good soil and weather conditions during this period can produce more than positive results when accompanied by proper precautions. In this article, our team shares some tips for […]

Thaw period - Targets dates

The Ministère reminds users of heavy vehicles and shippers that the authorized load limits are reduced during the thaw period on all public roads. This is done every year to account for the road network’s lower bearing capacity during this period. For the thaw period of 2025, the predicted dates of the load restriction period for each […]

Prograin, the soy expert, obtains a major certification in sustainable agriculture

After several months of rigorous work, and with the precious collaboration of our conventional soybean producers, we are happy to announce that Prograin has successfully completed the FSA third-party verification process according to the FSA (Farm Sustainability Assessment) Implementation Framework, for Eastern Canada. Prograin uses the FSA to engage farmers in assessing their environmental, social […]

The Importance of Regularly Verifying the Condition of Grain Stored in Silos

With spring weather that swings between snow flurries and blazing sun, stored grain is particularly vulnerable to the weather conditions. While the hatch doors are essential for ventilating the grain, they can also be an entry point for snow during big storms. A crop intended for human consumption that is not checked on a monthly basis—especially in spring—may be downgraded when it is received according to the Official Grain Grading Guide by the Canadian Grain Commission

Possible Solutions for Reducing Soybean Lodging

In soybeans, lodging (plants that fall over) is a problem that can seriously impact yield, resulting in losses that can run as high as 10 %. Often, it’s only small portions of a field that lodge; but in rare cases, whole fields may go down! In this blog post, we present the causes and impacts […]