More precipitation is expected in parts of the Corn Belt this week which could further delay planting. 

But Illinois Soybean Association Agronomist Stephanie Porter says…

“Don’t panic.”  She says, “We still have time.”

She tells Brownfield there’s still a few weeks left to get the benefits of ‘early planted’ soybeans.

“If we want that extra 5-10 bushels on average from early planting, we can go as late as late April.”  She says, “We don’t see any yield losses until we start getting into May.”

She says field conditions should be top priority.

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