Tips & Tricks To Boost Soybean Production

Soybeans are a type of legume and are native to East Asia, even though 80% of the world’s soybeans today come from the United States, Brazil and Argentina.

Growing soybeans is similar to growing other crops and relies on soil, climate and an adequate amount of water.

Certain factors such as the weather are beyond the control of farmers but there are plenty of strategies farmers can implement to maximise yield. In this article we will look at how farmers can boost production specifically for this type of crop.

The Best Way To Grow Soybeans

The way the soybean is spaced will have an effect on growth. Spacing at 15 inch rows is optimal to allow light intervention and maximise photosynthesis.

Planting the soybeans at the optimum time is also important. The best time to plant is between the end of April and the beginning of May.

Nodulation in the roots of soybean is a key factor for high yields. Nodulation can be significantly reduced if soils are too dry or wet, or temperatures are too low or high. Ideally soil pH is in the range of 6 - 7.5.

Preside CL

Implementing the best practices will provide you with the best conditions to grow your soybeans. However, good quality soil is not always available, you can’t control the climate and you may need to grow soybeans at less optimal seasons. That is the reason many farmers use products proven to boost soybean production.

One of the most flexible methods in boosting soybean yield is using a product called Preside CL, an inoculant for soybeans.

Preside CL soybean inoculant brings more nitrogen into the plant by adding additional nodules and making more efficient use of supplied nitrogen.

Early nodulation creates more secondary and feeder roots for potentially more nodulation sites, which increases nutrient uptake and creates greater yield potential.

Clinically Tested

Preside CL has been tested in local trials and has been shown to outperform its competitors. This is because Preside CL utilises multiple strains of Rhizobium to ensure soya plant potential maximisation:

Preside CL Key Facts:

• Up to four times more Rhizobia (Bradyrhizobium japonicum) with multiple strains for more consistency.

• Up to 65% more nodulation and nodule masses, increasing nitrogen-fixing capacity

• Increases nodulation sites to support higher nitrogen uptake and greater yield potential

• Faster canopy closure to capture more light and preserve soil moisture.