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New Soybean plot established 17-Jun-13 New Plot Installation
We decided to rotate out the Brassica plot and replace it with soybeans for 2013. We prepped the plot by disking twice in the early spring followed by rototilling prior to planting. We also decided to plant Eagle Forage soybeans which are a GMO bean that is roundup ready.

We chose Eagle soybeans for this plot. This step shows the seeds just after inoculation.
We chose Eagle soybeans for this plot. This step shows the seeds just after inoculation.

We are still hand-seeding our plots. Eventually we will need to get a drill or row planter. But for now, hand-broadcasting is our only option.
We are still hand-seeding our plots. Eventually we will need to get a drill or row planter. But for now, hand-broadcasting is our only option.

After broadcasting, we used our tractor and cultipacker to prep the soil. We wanted a 1
After broadcasting, we used our tractor and cultipacker to prep the soil. We wanted a 1" depth and given the soft soil this worked well.

Here's a close up of the newly seeded and prepped soil.
Here's a close up of the newly seeded and prepped soil.

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