I agree on the inoculation, it's paid for me since the USDA strain was released around 1994.

I think Ilevo would pay here but doubt I will get to try it. If I get to plant early this year, I think the treatments will pay. If I am delayed like some years, it makes the investment look less beneficial.

2015 late planting

2014 early planting, I saw where it paid

2013 late planting

2012, you could plant beans in March here

2011, started planting June 5!

2010, could plant early but cold rains made the treatments pay

Who knows what we will get and that makes your question important because we need to make decisions now.

Ed

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