Midwest Soybean Production and Management FAQ

soybean production and management

Crop Rotation benefits

Do soybeans benefit from crop rotation?

Educational Materials

Food Grade Soybean Production

What are the different food grade uses for soybean? What details do I need to consider before switching some soybean production to meet the food grade market needs?

Hail Damage

How do I determine the damage from a hail storm and if replanting is the only option. If the cotyledons have been cut off, will the plant survive? and if trifoliolate are damaged or dismantled, but growing point seems still intact will the plant be productive or become a weed?

Production costs for soybeans

Where can I find data on cost of production, yield, etc for soybean in Illinois? How much money are farmers making from soybean production?

Soy milk and tofu production

Can soy milk and tofu be made at home?

Soybean Row Spacing

Will narrow rows benefit yield? Why? How Much?

Soybean Sprouts for home use

Can I make my own sprouts from soybean for home use and consumption? What equipment is needed and what are the directions for sprouting?

Soybean growth and development

How does a soybean plant grow and develop?
How long does a soybean need to be in the ground before it rains? About how much rain does it take for a soybean not to germinate?
Soybean Harvesting Season
What is the expected yield if soybeans are planted in the upper Midwest, like South Dakota, in the middle of June?
What varieties of soybeans would grow well in Africa near the southern edge of the Sahara, like in Sudan?
What would be a good variety of soy bean to grow on very sandy soil? And what are some things needed to do to help them grow?

This information is provided by:
Gary E. Pepper, Ph. D and Emerson D. Nafziger Ph.D.
For more information about Dr. Nafziger, see the Midwest Soybean Production Soybean Answers page.