2017
Increasing Yield and Profitability of Double-Crop Soybean
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Contributor/Checkoff:
Delaware Soybean Board
Category:
Sustainable Production
Keywords:
Field management Nutrient managementSoil healthTillageYield trials
Parent Project:
This is the first year of this project.
Lead Principal Investigator:
Cory Whaley, University of Delaware
Co-Principal Investigators:
Project Code:
Contributing Organization (Checkoff):
Delaware Soybean Board
$10,513
Institution Funded:
University of Delaware
$10,513
Brief Project Summary:

More than half of soybeans in Delaware are double-cropped after wheat in a rotation that contributes greatly to the overall profitability of agriculture in the region. Double-cropping also helps farmers meet environmental goals and regulations by representing a “harvestable cover crop.” However, double crop soybeans tend to yield 10 to 30% less than full-season soybeans due to the late planting. This project investigates research practices on earlier small-grain harvest without adverse effects on yield and aim for models that predict the best planting date and maturity group.

Key Benefactors:
farmers, agronomists, Extension agents, vegetable companies

Information And Results
Final Project Results

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