Soybean yields in Sask?

[Ache4Acres]

Are 40 bushel beans a reasonable expectation in sask?

[oneoff]

Sask is a big province. There are some constraints concerning environmental conditions during the growing season. Are soybeans even grown in your area?

[Klause]

I'd you're asking that question you haven't grown them before. 40 is a long shot for a first time grower here in sask.

28 would be a reasonable expectation deep in the south with good fall rains 35 could happen.


40 you would need your soil built up with rihzobia have an exceptionally long season and good fall rains to fill them.


Not impossible by any means but it isn't a yield I'd target.

[mbratrud]

Are 40 bushel beans a reasonable expectation in sask?

We have grown beans in SE Sask since 2009. We have seen anywhere from 15 - 45bpa. Variety and field selection are very important.

I think it's reasonable to target 35, with 40+ being more bonus territory.

[SASKFARMER3]

I agree with Klause it depends on lots of stuff de have had anywhere from 38 down to 12. August weather is the maker. Sask is big place but if your knew at it 40 is good goal but not a first year hit.

[MBgrower]

I too agree with klaus, budget for 28 bu first year. If your in the east south east of sask, on heavier soils and good rain fall in august 40 should be achievable in good years. Dont get greedy with big yielding long season beans, get a variety that will ripen before frost occurs. Also double inoculate them with granular and liquid.

Id also suggest getting them in mini bulk and order a few different varities, there is a lot of differences in bean varities, ie pod height, bushy vs tall types, heat units, seed size etc.

Id also suggest rolling your fields after planting so you can put the flex header right on the ground.

[bgmb]

I too agree with klaus, budget for 28 bu first year. If your in the east south east of sask, on heavier soils and good rain fall in august 40 should be achievable in good years. Dont get greedy with big yielding long season beans, get a variety that will ripen before frost occurs. Also double inoculate them with granular and liquid.

Id also suggest getting them in mini bulk and order a few different varities, there is a lot of differences in bean varities, ie pod height, bushy vs tall types, heat units, seed size etc.

Id also suggest rolling your fields after planting so you can put the flex header right on the ground.

Budget for 35, Definitely possible to hit 40 even 45 if everything is perfect. In my experience soy yields will be more stable vs canola yields. soy likes heat and will take lots of moisture needs a good rain in august at filling to make 40bu. Canola like cool and wont take much excess moisture. Dont need to diddle around with a bunch of varieties IMO look at seed guide and real world data and pick a couple good ones.
Se sask will be a good soy area, moisture will limit yields on light land or in low rainfall areas.

for sure double innoc, liquid on seed and granular in furrow. Innoc has better roi than seed treatment.

[the big wheel]

Beans are here to stay. Expect 40 plus. Nonsense about being new so don't expect a good yield. Don you not know how to farm? If not get out.

Pick earliest maturing variety first pick more than one variety because some suited to different soils more than others.

Always load up on the nutrients necessary if you don't soil test or variable rate no use trying beans. Obviously you must not be growing anything else either so don't expect beams to grow themselves.

[bgmb]

Beans are here to stay. Expect 40 plus. Nonsense about being new so don't expect a good yield. Don you not know how to farm? If not get out.

Pick earliest maturing variety first pick more than one variety because some suited to different soils more than others.

Always load up on the nutrients necessary if you don't soil test or variable rate no use trying beans. Obviously you must not be growing anything else either so don't expect beams to grow themselves.

I agree beans are easy to grow. easier than canola or wheat. basically do a good job seeding and get your inoculant on properly. Varabile rate = Negative ROI good luck with that.

[the big wheel]

I agree beans are easy to grow. easier than canola or wheat. basically do a good job seeding and get your inoculant on properly. Varabile rate = Negative ROI good luck with that.

Let me explain variable rate in a simple enough way.

Same soil end to end of field soil test and throw out the variable rate.
3 different soils in the field, save money and make money not just for beans either.
If you can't afford to do it right get out. I ll buy you out and do it right, no matter what the weather is.

Go to your lender copy what I just wrote if your not big play the part as big make sure you have papers and papers showing the advantage of variable rate and that it is more important than weather or anything else. Guaranteed big loan to do it right.