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How Early Weed Control Impacts Soybean Crop Yield

March 18, 2022
Controlling weeds is a big part and an important part of soybean production, as they can cause significant yield losses. An effective integrated weed management (IWM) strategy includes field scouting, crop rotation, cover crops and weed control.  When is the best time to remove weeds for optimal soybean yields? As with many things, timing is […]

Employee Profile : Philippe Lemaitre, Technical Manager of Seed Production

March 7, 2022
At Prograin, we know soybeans! We spoke with our manager of seed production so that he could tell us about his work, what he loves about his role and to find out how he sees agronomy in the not-too-distant future.  Hi Philippe. Tell us a little about yourself and your position at Prograin. I have […]

Who Are Prograin’s Foreign Subsidiaries?

January 18, 2022
Learn more about Prograin, its reach and its operations abroad.

Why Should you Plant Soybeans into a Fall Rye Cover Crop?

January 18, 2022
There are many good reasons to use fall rye as your cover crop. In this article, we’ll go over the main benefits.

Employee Profile : Noémi Fontaine - Sales and Marketing Coordinator

December 21, 2021
Wondering who’s working behind the scenes at Prograin? In this article, we’ll introduce you to Noémi Fontaine, one of our valued employees.  Hi Noémi. What do you do at Prograin and how long have you been working here?  I have worked for Prograin for 7 years. I was a Seed Sales Assistant for 6 years and have […]

Employee Profile : Haleigh Houston Export Documentation Agent

November 17, 2021
Get to know Haleigh Houston, Export documentation agent at Prograin.

Phomopsis in Soybeans

October 6, 2021
Phomopsis is a fungus that can cause yield loss and significantly reduce seed quality. In this article, we tell you how to detect Phomopsis and give you some tips to manage it. Detecting Phomopsis in soybeans Phomopsis is a fungus that belongs to the genus Diaporthe. It normally occurs in soybeans when (1) susceptible varieties […]

Two-Spotted Spider Mites and Soybeans: Damage, Scouting and Intervention Thresholds

August 2, 2021
The two-spotted spider mite is a species of phytophagous mites that feeds on vegetation. Of all spider mites, this species causes the most damage to soybean crops, especially in hot, dry summers. In this article, you will learn more about the damaged caused by this pest. We will also explain how to scout for its […]

What Happens to Soybeans when Frost Occurs at the R6 Stage?

April 14, 2021
Frost can affect soybean crops, depending on their stage of growth. The extent of the damage—either major or minor—will also vary with the length of time at which they are exposed to frost. In this article, our team briefly explains the effect of frost on soybeans at a specific growth stage: R6.  The impact of […]

The Different Soybean Growth Stages

February 23, 2021
With the planting season coming up, we thought it would be a good time to share a simple guide on soybean growth stages! It is sure to come in handy this growing season. Germination begins when a soybean seed absorbs 50% of its weight in water. This is known as imbibition. Next up is the […]