When weather lets producers plant their soybeans early, they might be left wondering how weed control and crop yield fares as a result. Michigan State University researchers examined those factors, as well as row spacing, to provide some steadfast tips in helping early-planted soybeans thrive against weeds.
Manage weeds in early-planted soybeans
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A farmer plants soybeans.
A sprayer operates in a soybean field.
Soybean planting dates and herbicide application dates are listed across three study sites.
Soybean pods are ready for harvest.
Soybean yields and economic returns are listed from different row widths and seeding rates.
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