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Iowa Soybean Research Center

in collaboration with the Iowa Soybean Association

Achieving Correct Downforce Pays with Soybeans, Too

Many people have accepted the idea that obtaining proper downforce on each row can improve uniformity of emergence in corn and increase yields. New research studies indicate achieving proper downforce is also important for soybeans.

In fact, it is critical enough that it can increase soybean yields and contribute toward paying off newer technology needed to better control downforce row by row.