2023 Dairyland Seed Silage Yieldmasters

While harvest is beginning to wrap up across some areas, the overall yields this year have been better than expected.

Soybean yield increases have not kept pace with those of corn in farmers’ fields in recent years. Consequently, growers are reexamining soybean management practices to look for possible areas of improvement. One such area is soybean fertilization.

This spring’s frequent rain events forced field work and planting to happen in less-than-ideal conditions, which contributed to compaction issues. Soil compaction can reduce water infiltration, increase runoff, and hinder root growth of the crop. Addressing compaction now will reduce the chances of compaction issues persisting into next year. The most effective way to break up soil compaction is to fracture the compacted areas while the soil is dry.