{"id":6557,"date":"2023-07-01T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-01T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/?p=6557"},"modified":"2023-07-01T09:09:01","modified_gmt":"2023-07-01T09:09:01","slug":"how-to-grow-soybeans-commercially","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/how-to-grow-soybeans-commercially\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Grow Soybeans Commercially: A Simple Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Soybeans are a very big crop in the United States, especially in the upper mid-west where about 80% of US soybeans are grown. These nutritious, versatile legumes can be used for a wide variety of purposes ranging from creation of bio-fuel to food and industrial and personal care products. In this article, we provide an overview of the considerations you should keep in mind when considering planting soybeans. Read on to learn more on how to grow soybeans commercially<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Grow Soybeans?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Soybeans come from East Asia, but these days most soybeans are grown in South America and in the US. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to their innate value as a productive crop, soybeans are especially desirable as a rotation crop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grown in rotation with corn, wheat<\/a> and other crops, soybeans add valuable nitrogen to the soil and provide the variety necessary to break weed, insect and disease cycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To find out more about soybeans and nitrogen, see this article<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soybeans are a popular production crop that provides a good value because they contain about twice as much protein as any other grain or vegetable crop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They can be processed as oil<\/a> or meal (tofu<\/a> anyone?) or consumed fresh, and they provide valuable nourishment for people and livestock alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, the oil they provide can be used as fuel, or with proper processing, as an additive to a wide variety of edible and personal care products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do You Plant Soybeans?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Soybeans (aka: Edamame) are legumes and are members of the bean and pea family. They can do quite well in any sort of well draining soil in a setting that provides full sun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although soybeans can do well in poor soil with a pH level of 6.5 or greater, and will actually improve the condition of any soil in which they grow, it is a good idea to amend very poor soil with a balanced organic fertilizer or compost before planting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most important considerations when planting soybeans is the depth of planting. To determine how deeply you should plant your beans, you\u2019ll need to think about the tillage method you will be using, as well as your soil moisture and temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the no-till method, you may plant your soybeans as deep as two inches. With a standard tilling method, planting depth can vary from one inch to an inch and a half in average soil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In dry soil or sandy soil, planting at a depth of two inches is recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soybean Growth Stages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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