By Rachel Vann
Many growers are now planting soybeans later than they intended to. Whether it is because wet weather prevented fields from getting planted in the first place or excessive wet weather is requiring a replant on soybean or cotton acres, questions are emerging about what maturity group can be used at this point in the planting season.
Other things to look out for right now: cooler-than-normal and wet weather synergizing herbicide injury and seedling diseases. I have seen many soybeans fields across the state off to a very slow start this year. That is going to result in reduced canopy competitiveness with weeds. Growers should be alert at scouting for early season soybean issues. Consult your County Extension agent if you have questions about early season soybean issues.