—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, April 1, 1972
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Soybean Production Tips
The expected soybean acreage
this year throughout Penn
sylvania will probably be the
highest in the last thirty years.
The acreage of this crop has been
increasing due to the demand for
soybeans and for their value as a
protein feed for livestock.
However, local growers are
cautioned concerning the scar
city of top quality soybean seed.
One of the Extension agronomists
at Pennsylvania State Univer
sity, James H. Eakin, reports
that seed will be as low quality as
any time during the last 25 years.
The main reason for this low
quality is a stem and pod disease
(mouldy bean) that decreases
germination, or results in a weak,
sickly sprout.
Soybean producers are urged
to buy Certified seeds to meet
their planting needs and
therefore, reduce the risk of
diseases and a poor stand. If non-
Certified seed is to be used, then
it should be treated with a
fungicide such as Arasan 70R.
Germination percentage may be
obtained by sending a sample of
the seed (one pound) to the Seed
Testing Laboratory, Department
of Agriculture Building,
Harrisburg, Pa.
The following are tips to im
prove local soybean production:
1. Use either Certified or
treated seed with proper
inoculant.
2. Plow the ground early,
allowing the first crop of weeds to
germinate, then harrow them
out.
3. Don’t be in a hurry to plant;
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“A few more deductions
and your lake-home pay isn’t
going to be enough to get
you there.’’
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May or early June.
4. Apply phosphorus-potash
fertilizer into "the soil before
seeding.
5. Help seedlings through the
soil crust by using a rotary hoe.
6. Use herbicide to control
weeds.
Due to the- high price of
soybeans, as compared to the
price of corn, many farmers are
becoming interested in this crop.
Soybeans are adapted to almost
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any type of soil and may be used
for either grain or as a forage
crop. Livestock producers are
finding the cooked soybeans a
very good source of protein that
helps to reduce feed costs.
Local growers are urged to
follow the above suggestions
when planning for their 1972
soybean crop. Additional in
formation is available in the 1972
.Agronomy Guide, or from the
Penn State Extension Office at
the Farm and Home Center.
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