Handle with care: soybean seed fragility possible this spring

Kristen Sindelar
Apr 29, 2022
Apr 29, 2022

Soybean planting — Use extra care when planting soybeans this spring to prevent damage to the seed, which is more fragile than normal due to the weather conditions last fall.
Submitted photo by Karen Grant

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To reap a bountiful soybean harvest in the fall, farmers are being warned to use extra caution when handling soybean seed this spring due to fragility.

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Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.