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Is there an ideal planting depth for soybeans?

March 16, 2021
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 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 […]

A status update on the soybean cyst nematode

January 14, 2021
While it has been commonly found in southwestern Ontario since 1988, the soybean cyst nematode (SCN) first appeared in Québec in 2013. SCN is one of the parasites causing the most damage to soybean crops in the world and can lead to a yield loss of up to 30% without visible symptoms being exhibited. While […]

Grain handling

November 6, 2020
As you know, soybeans are held to high standards to access certain niche markets. As soybeans are particularly fragile, there are certain basic ways of handling them to ensure they maintain their full potential, regardless of their final destination. Here are our 8 rules to follow: If available, use a conveyor belt to move the […]

How soybean grading works

September 24, 2020
The fields are quickly turning yellow, meaning soybean harvest and grading time has arrived. The following summary will help you better understand the soybean grading process. Step 1 – Sampling and separation Once the harvested soybeans are loaded for transport, the carrier must first stop in the receiving area at Prograin’s storage facility (or any other […]

Before the soybean harvest : inspecting and preparing silos

August 27, 2020
The soybean harvest is only a few weeks away! Depending on the oncoming temperature, soybeans plants will lose their greenish tinge and turn yellow, meaning that they are mature. Let’s hope for more warm weather! Until then, it is time to inspect and prepare the silos for storage. We are sharing with you how to […]

Nutrient deficiencies in soybeans

July 23, 2020
It’s mid-season and maybe you’ve noticed some yellowing leaves in your soybean fields. Do you know what’s going on? It could be happening for a number of reasons, like a soybean cyst nematode infestation, but it’s usually caused by different nutrient deficiencies.  First, remember that when soybean plants reach the beginning seed formation stage, they […]

Fighting Sclerotinia with fungicides

July 9, 2020
As flowering begins in soybean fields, it’s time to apply a fungicide proactively to protect the quality of your soybean plants and potential yield. In Québec and Ontario, Sclerotinia (or white mould) is the most common disease among soybean plants, and it also causes the most economic damage. Whether it comes from your machinery, poorly […]
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Early-season and residual weed control in XTEND and ENLIST E3 soybean fields

June 18, 2020
New soybean production technologies boast residual weed control properties to help you manage weeds. With Roundup Ready® 2 Xtend’s cropping system, you can now use a residual herbicide containing the active ingredient Dicamba. With a 10- to 14-day soil residual activity (depending on the quantity applied), this herbicide has an earlier application window, allowing to reduce weed emergence and keep the field clean even longer. Such early weed control results in a significantly increased yield potential. This strategy can also be used with Xtend soybeans.

Everything you need to know about soybean populations

May 26, 2020
Now that producers are almost finished or done seeding their soybeans, it's time to take a look at the emergence success, or the number of plants that emerged in relation to seeds planted. Here are some tips to help you get an optimal yield!