Planting soybeans early continues to gain in popularity due to the yield-boosting potential of faster canopy closure, increased plant nodes, higher pod retention and more. However, risks do exist.

While recent studies boast the benefits of early soybean planting, this strategy is not without risk. Prolonged exposure to cold, damp soil conditions slows soybean emergence and makes plants more ...

Planting soybeans early when possible continues to be a good practice. One backer of planting soybeans early is Ralph Lents, who farms in Adair County, Iowa. Lents called his planting-date move a ...

Traditionally, soybean planting has occurred after corn planting is completed. However, as Delmarva farmers explore methods to increase yield, earlier planting dates are being considered. With earlier ...

The weather across the U.S. is in turmoil – with warm temperature records expected across central states later this week, followed by a blizzard – but if you are a gardener, you should still be ...

Tempted to get a head start on your spring planting? Even if the weather seems warmer than usual, planting seeds early can ...

Tom Hoverstad's take on early planting: do it. "Historically, in Minnesota, it's important to plant early," said Hoverstad, a scientist at the Southern Research and Outreach Center in Waseca, ...

Garlic needs a cold period in order to reach maturity. Knowing the right time to plant garlic is key to a successful harvest. While this root crop depends on cooler temperatures to grow and thrive, ...