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Title: Soybean recommendations for North Florida for ..
Series Title: NFES mimeo report
Physical Description: v. : ; 28 cm.
Language: English
Creator: North Florida Research and Education Center (Quincy, Fla.)
Publisher: North Florida Research and Education Center.
Place of Publication: Quincy Fla
Creation Date: 1957
Frequency: annual
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Subjects / Keywords: Soybean -- Growth -- Periodicals -- Florida   ( lcsh )
Genre: government publication (state, provincial, terriorial, dependent)   ( marcgt )
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General Note: Description based on: 1954; title from colophon.
General Note: Latest issue consulted: 1957.
Funding: NFES mimeo rpt.
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r NORTH FLORIDA EXPERIMENT STATION
Quincy, Florida

July 2, 1957
NFES Mimeo Report 57-12

SOYBEAN RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NORTH FLORIDA FOR 1957

by Thomas E. Webb
Assistant Agronomist

Adapted Varieties.--The varieties recommended for North Florida are
Jackson, Lee,Roanoke, Dortchsoy 31, and Ogden.

The Jackson variety is well adapted to a wide range of soils and is
recommended for planting in any of the North Florida counties on soils suitable
for corn or other grains. Jackson is 4 to 6 inches taller than Roanoke or
Dortchsoy 31. These three varieties mature about October 20. Jackson holds its
seed well and its added height makes it more desirable for late planting such as
behind oats or lupine, lee and Ogden mature early, about October 1 to 8. Lee is
non-shatter but Ogden must be combined within two weeks after maturity to avoid
excessive shattering. All produce good seed yields and have high oil content.

Date of Planting.--Soybeans planted May 15 to June 15 yield.higher and
produce a better plant size for combining. Soybeans may be planted from May 1
to July 1. Still earlier or later.plantings yield low and do not have sufficient
height for combining. Date of planting has little effect on maturity date. Forty
days? difference in planting dates delays maturity only 4 days.

Soils.--Soybeans will grow in most soil types found in North Florida
except sand. Yields depend upon fertility of these soils.

Land Preparation.--Soybeans require a well prepared seed bed.

Fertilizer.--The use of 400 to 500 pounds per acre of 0-12-12 or similar
analysis on good soils or following a legume crop is recommended. For poorer soils
500 pounds of 4-10-7 or similar analysis is required. No fertilizer is needed
when soybeans follow a highly fertilized crop such as Irish potatoes, cabbage,
sweet corn or other early spring vegetables. One ton of lime is profitable on most
soils.

The fertilizer can be applied before planting with a spreader, at planting
time in bands 3 to 4 inches on each side of the seed, or as a sidedressing at the
first plowing.

BE SURE THAT FERTILIZER DOES NOT TOUCH THE SEED

Row Width.--Thirty- to 36-inch rows are the most economical to use. This
gives quicker ground cover for weed control, higher seed yields, and better use
of equipment.





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Mimeo Rpt. 56-12 conttd.


Rate of Planting.--Plant 1 to li bushels of seed per acre. A thick
stand makes the beans easier to cultivate and gives a quicker ground cover for
weed control.

Depth of Plantin.--Cover the seed one inch deep. Plant only when there
is plenty of moisture for quick emergence. Plant beans on the level or slightly
below.


from the
nitrogen


Inoculation.--Soybeans, like other legumes, are able to utilize nitrogen
air if properly inoculated. If soybeans are not inoculated, enough
must be added to the fertilizer to make up the deficiency.


Cultivating.--Use rotary hoe or weeder as soon as beans first come up.
Cultivate beans when they are 2 inches high. Plow flat or ridge beans slightly
with about three cultivations.


Harvesting and Storage.--The combine
soybeans, if the machine is properly adjusted
Harvesting should begin when soybeans contain

Harvesting losses are often overlooked
yard on the ground there is a harvesting loss
high enough to leave 5 or 6 pods per foot of i
acre,


will do a good job of harvesting
and the soybeans are low in moisture.
about 12% moisture.

-d. For every 36 to 40 seed per square
of one bushel per acre. Cutting
-ow means a loss of one bushel per


Store beans at 12% moisture or less.

Insect Control.--Several insects attack soybeans and their control is
necessary for top yields. Insecticide dusts, which may be applied by tractor,
airplane, or hand dusters are as follows


Insect
Fall army work


Velvet bean caterpillar

Mexican bean beetle

Grasshopper


Stink bug


Dosage
10-15 Ibs.
10-15 Ibs.
10-15 lbs.


Insecticide
Toxaphene, 10%
Aldrin, 21%
DDT, 10%

Same as above

Toxaphene, 10%

Toxaphene. 10%
Aldrin, 2%$

Parathion, 1%
Lindane, 2%


per acre
per acre
per acre


Same as above

10-15 lbs. per acre

10-15 lbs. per acre
10-15 lbs. per acre

10-15 Ibs. per acre
10-15 lbs. per acre


TEW
7/2/57
250 cc