State Soybean and Small Grain Specialist at the University of Wisconsin, Madison
Wisconsin
Joined June 2009
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“Seeding rates above the [agronomic optimum seeding rate] resulted in no benefit under favorable conditions, since higher plant populations mostly benefit from environments exposed to weather events that reduce population (e.g., hail).”
From the @ASA_CSSA_SSSA article "Seeding rate effects on soybean seed yield components and economic return" doi.org/10.1002/agj2.70534 by Fernando M. Marcos, Caio L. dos Santos, Natan A. Seraglio, and Mark A. Licht
@badgerbean @PurdueSoybean @SoybeanScience1 @ISUExtension #soybean #USSoy
ALT Soybean seedlings in a row.
Shawn Conley retweeted
We work around tractors all the time, but do we know what sounds they make? We put our graduate students to the test, how did they do? youtube.com/shorts/cFHEXX4DA…
#SoyCheckoff
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Hear from @IlliniCrops with a #Harvest26 update from Illinois in this #UpdateFromTheField! #SoyCheckoff
Hybrid rye response to fall and spring nitrogen fertilizer applications | Agronomy Journal @hortmeierclarke @EGmatcham acsess.onlinelibrary.wiley.c…
Shawn Conley retweeted
We hear that it's #WorldStatisticsDay! Farmers are bombarded by data from ads, publications, social media, and more. It can be hard to decipher which information is accurate and impactful. Check out our factsheet on the basics of interpreting agronomic data for more info: ow.ly/MZiG50XbLIP
ALT A graphic with 2 statistical analysis examples. The top example is on a fertilizer experiment with a significant 3.5 bu/ac yield advantage. The bottom example is on a variety experiment with a non-significant 4.7 bu/ac yield difference. On the right side is an alert graphic that reads "Key Takeaway: A small but significant yield advantage (Example 1) is more meaningful than a larger but non-significant yield advantage (Example 2).
Shawn Conley retweeted
Shawn Conley retweeted
Feeding the World? We Can’t Even Grade Our Beans! badgercropnetwork.com/feedin…
Feeding the World? We Can’t Even Grade Our Beans! badgercropnetwork.com/feedin…
Shawn Conley retweeted
Understanding Current Soybean Seed Quality Problems @SoybeanScience1 soybeanscienceforsuccess.org…
Understanding Current Soybean Seed Quality Problems @SoybeanScience1 soybeanscienceforsuccess.org…
Shawn Conley retweeted
Soybean lodging can make harvest more difficult, with historical studies reporting harvest losses of around 3% to 10% in lodged fields. Prioritizing lodged fields and adjusting combine and header settings can help minimize the losses. Learn more about the causes and how to manage it here: ow.ly/HT5250ZULF7 #SoyCheckoff #ScienceForSuccess
ALT A field of soybean test strips, with some of the plants leaning on the ground.
Lack of rain in Northwest Wisconsin has really dinged our yield. Our dryland soybean variety trial is running 35 bushels per acre. I guess I should’ve known when I saw this “grain tank” sitting next to the field, where we would be at.
Just getting started at Spooner ARS. @badgercropguy is reporting that the irrigated soybean variety trial is running 58 bu/a at 12.6%.
Shawn Conley retweeted
2026 ARC and PLC Recommendations in Brief: Summary of recommendations for Wisconsin farmers for the 2026 crop year:
Corn, Soybeans, Oats: Signup for County ARC (ARC-CO)
Wheat: Signup for PLC
Barley, Sunflower Seeds, Sorghum: Signup for County ARC (ARC-CO)
aae.wisc.edu/pdmitchell/exte…
Northbound and down! @badgercropguy is off to Spooner today! High of 52… time to turn off the AC and turn on the heater!
2026 ARC and PLC Recommendations in Brief: Summary of recommendations for Wisconsin farmers for the 2026 crop year:
Corn, Soybeans, Oats: Signup for County ARC (ARC-CO)
Wheat: Signup for PLC
Barley, Sunflower Seeds, Sorghum: Signup for County ARC (ARC-CO)
aae.wisc.edu/pdmitchell/exte…
Wisconsin is #2 in the country for number of organic farms. @badgercropguy is out harvesting a trial looking at standard organic (L) versus Eco intensive practices (R). @Tatianesevero16 @ColetFabiano spent a lot of hours in these trials. Standard going 45, Eco running 58 bu/a!
