August 21, 2025
Pre-harvest herbicide use can contribute to a better harvest. It can also help soybeans achieve food grade when the fields have a certain weed density that could potentially stain the soybeans and in turn affect its grading for human consumption. The effectiveness of this solution is determined by: (1) the choice of the right herbicide […]
August 21, 2025
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 […]
July 30, 2025
It’s not always easy to identify the primary cause of early crop maturity in soybeans, as it can be simultaneously induced by a range of environmental factors, including common diseases. However, a close examination of the plants can reveal the presence of rot around the roots and stems, which could indicate something unusual. To help […]
July 17, 2025
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 […]
July 10, 2025
Common soybean diseases Sclerotinia stem rot (or white mould) is one of the most significant diseases causing significant economic losses in Quebec and Ontario’s soybean fields. Sclerotinia stem rot can reduce yields by as much as 20%. White mould is caused by a fungus known as Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, which develops in cool, moist conditions. When […]
June 12, 2025
Land rolling is a practice that evens out the field and prepares it for harvesting in the fall. A roller is used to push rocks into the soil and break up dirt clods or root balls, and to smooth the seed bed. Soybean rolling is usually done either before or after seeding, but in this […]
June 3, 2025
The soybean’s vegetative stages begin with emergence and end when the plants have multiple trifoliate leaves. The final number of leaves depends mainly on the variety, but also on environmental conditions. In this blog article, we explore the vegetative stages of the soybean. We also discuss misconceptions and reality; and analyze the impacts of insects […]
May 7, 2025
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 […]
May 7, 2025
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 […]
April 29, 2025
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; […]
