Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
The University of Missouri Soybean Cheat Sheet, produced by state soybean specialist Prof. Andre FB Reis, provides a comprehensive description of soybean phenology based on Fehr & Caviness, along with a crop management guide designed to support farmers, agronomists, and consultants in making decisions throughout the growing season. It explains the vegetative (V) and reproductive (R) growth stages of soybean development, highlights the physiological traits distinguishing determinate and indeterminate growth habits, and identifies critical management windows for weed control, root development, disease, insect management, and drought stress. The guide also outlines the relationships among canopy closure, water use, and yield formation, and clarifies the distinction between physiological maturity and harvest readiness. Integrating crop stage identification with practical management insights, this resource serves as a quick reference to improve field scouting, optimize input timing, and maximize soybean yield.
Topics
- Soybean phenology
- Crop management
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