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| anyway........as for population in NWMO.....I would stick with a bare minimum of 140K drop......most run closer to 150-170K.......not saying that is right or wrong but a lot of things go into a good stand........remember that 100K final stand is assuming a perfectly even stand (not half of it missing or very thin).........that rarely happens in NWMO, you also mentioned no-till which adds another factor.......also seed treatment plays a role......you can probably fudge your planting rate lower if you use a good seed treatment as it will help develop a good even stand......
Also, narrow row soya typically do better than 30" in conditions typical of N and C MO...........so if there is anyway to get them to 15" you might also increase your yield........
Remember there are a lot of things that can happen to your stand potential from planting to 1st tri-foliate.........trying to ride that line of 100K is dicey in the best conditions and if you don't hit your mark you will likely have to spot in or replant which just defeated your purpose of balancing yield and seed cost.........
I agree that overplanting is probably more common that underplanting..............just don't get too crazy....
As for frogeye.........most soya varieties have decent resistance.........most seed guides should give a rating.......if they don't find a variety that does......
Edited by Mizzou Tiger 2/6/2011 16:11
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Soybean Population ?
