Soybean studies offer ROI insight for inputs

Crystal Reed
Aug 22, 2026
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Drew Beckman a field agronomist for Beck’s — Drew Beckman, a field agronomist for Beck’s, displays results from a study comparing 15-inch and 30-inch rows for soybeans at the Becknology Day in Effingham, Ill.
IFT photo by Crystal Reed

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EFFINGHAM, Ill. — Farmers at Beck’s Hybrids Becknology Day in southern Illinois Aug. 7 had the chance to see how crops reacted in a “hot spot” for red crown rot.

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