Soybean planting is well underway in Kansas with 43% planted, based on the USDA-NASS Crop Progress and Condition Report from May 19.
However, heavy rainfall has occurred in many locations across the eastern half of Kansas, with some fields under water and others with completely saturated soil. If you have been fortunate enough to get early soybeans planted, the following are some things to remember.
Wet soil conditions will slow emergence, make the soil more susceptible to compaction (limiting root growth), and cause poor plant-to-plant uniformity after emergence.…
