Poor germination and shortages plague soybean seed... -
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Published on: 3/18/2001
Last Visited: 3/18/2001
When you have smaller seeds , a greater number will fall out during cleaning , said Gary Cross , foundation seed manager for NU's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources.This year we are seeing 25 % to 30 % cleanout compared to around 10 % most years..
Poor germination percentages and increased cleanout means that Nebraska farmers should expect to find shortages when purchasing soybean seed for this season.Many seed sources already are sold out or over-booked , and the seed that is available may not be top quality.
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Nearby states such as Iowa , Missouri and Illinois that normally might have soybean supplies suitable for use in Nebraska are in the same situation , Cross said.He also warned against looking to warmer , southern states for soybean supplies , because those soybean varieties mature faster and may not work well in Nebraska's longer cold season in spring.
Farmers need to talk with their seed suppliers as soon as possible and find out what is available.
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