Soybean farmers in South Carolina have historically taken advantage of double cropping soybeans behind small grains. Double cropping works well in this region. Over the last several years, when commodity prices have been considered high, some farmers have double cropped soybeans behind corn, rather than leaving the field fallow. This scenario associates quite a bit of risk, but a considerable number of acres are planted annually in this system. This project evaluates this planting scenario from a whole system approach, including agronomic, pest, disease, fertility, and economic parameters associated with planting soybean behind corn in South Carolina, in order to provide farmers with the best management practices for this scenario.Key Benefactors: farmers, agronomists, extension agents
Four separate trials were conducted to help answer research questions associated with this production practice in the 2022 crop year.
Updated May 10, 2023:
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