Establishing a strong, uniform stand is a critical part of growing a profitable, high-yielding soybean crop. In this video, Agronomic Service Representative Eric Richter breaks down the five steps to a better soybean stand.
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1:02Welcome to Soy Masters by Syngenta
Information shared on this site are general considerations. Always consider the specific situation on your field and exercise good agronomic practices.
2:43Supporting Soybean Growth in Western Canada
Ron Davidson, Executive Director of Soy Canada, shares why research and innovation are key factors in supporting producers learning how to grow a successful soybean crop on the Prairies.
3:54Inoculation & Nodulation
Brett Graham, Syngenta Seedcare Specialist, explains how to check for nodulation in your soybeans. This investigative work will help you determine if your crop has enough N to reach yield potential.
3:06Aphids in Soybeans
Brett Graham, Syngenta Seedcare Specialist, explains that once aphids hit the action threshold, you've got time to monitor & decide if beneficial insects are at work or if an insecticide is needed.
1:57Branching Varieties
Bryce Rampton, Soybean Product Development Agronomist for Western Canada, explains how to decide what to plant soybeans at for population.
1:33Soil Crusting
Bryce Rampton, Soybean Product Development Agronomist for Western Canada, explains soil crusting and how it can affect soybean growth.
1:41Understanding the Critical Weed Free Period
Bryce Rampton, Soybean Product Development Agronomist, explains what the critical weed free period is, and why keeping fields clean during this time can help maximize yield potential.
1:49Grower Insights: What's Your Soybean Weed Control Strategy?
In this episode of the Grower Insights series, successful Saskatchewan grower, Rod Edgar, shares weed control best practices he's developed over the years.
4:18Flagging Fields for Higher Yields
Bryce Rampton discusses the importance and how to properly perform a flag test in your soybean crop.
3:29Weather Trends
Product Development Agronomist Bryce Rampton discusses weather trends in Western Canada and why soybeans are still a viable crop going forward.
2:36Managing Dry Conditions
Agronomic Service Representative Doug Fotheringham discusses how to manage dry conditions, inlcuding considerations for zero-till and fertility management.
1:42Inoculant Key to Soybean Success
Agronomic Service Representative Doug Fotheringham discusses inoculants and how Western Canada soybean growers might be thinking about them after a dry season.
1:59Grower Insights: What Are Your Seeding Practices?
In this episode of the Grower Insights series, successful Saskatchewan grower, Rod Edgar, shares his best practices for seeding for success.
2:31Grower Insights: What You Need To Know As a Soybean Grower
In this episode of the 7-part Grower Insights series, Rod Edgar shares what he has learned about this high potential crop.
1:44Field Selection
Field selection is an important factor for even soybean emergence and high yields. Agronomic Service Rep Carolyn Wilson shares her tips.
5:05Causes of Harvest Loss
Agronomist Bryce Rampton suggests we think about harvest even at planting. By getting out to harvest in a timely fashion and assessing overall loss, you can boost yields.
4:02Top 3 Problems in Manitoba: 2018 Season
Syngenta's Product Development Agronomist, Bryce Rampton, discusses the main problems that soybean growers in Manitoba faced this 2018 season, and what it meant for the yield.
1:27Grower Insights: How Do You Plant Soybeans?
In part 3 of this 7-part Grower Insights series, successful Saskatchewan grower, Rod Edgar, shares planting tips from his 5 years of experience growing soybeans.
1:41Grower Insights: How Do You Harvest Soybeans?