Emergence and establishment of off-season corn: where it all really begins
Many people think that the results of farming begin to be defined later on, but the reality is that everything starts right from the emergence. This phase is when the plan leaves the paper and becomes reality. It is the moment when the seed responds to the environment, the soil and the management carried out before […]
Soil after soybeans: what really changes before safrinha corn
Harvesting soybeans causes physical, chemical and biological changes to the soil. In March, understanding these changes is fundamental to the success of off-season corn, which will be implemented in an environment already impacted by machines, cultural waste and chemical management. Ignoring this diagnosis is one of the main reasons for failures in the establishment of the off-season. Changes […]
Initial establishment of off-season corn: the phase that defines the production ceiling
March is the month in which much of the off-season corn is in the emergence and initial establishment phase. Although visually simple, this is one of the most critical moments in the entire culture cycle. Errors made at this stage are difficult to correct throughout development, limiting the crop's production ceiling. The success of […]
Separating crop management and planning for the next one: the costly mistake in the field
A recurring mistake in agribusiness is mixing management decisions for the current harvest with planning for the next harvest. February is a critical month in this regard, as the producer is still focused on harvesting soybeans while he needs to start thinking strategically about the next cycle. Management is execution, planning is strategy Management of […]
Climate risk management in the soybean harvest: technical decision or emotional decision?
February is also marked by high climate variability in many producing regions. Irregular rains and short harvest windows leave producers faced with difficult decisions, which are often made under pressure. In this scenario, differentiating technical decisions from emotional decisions is essential to minimize risks and protect the harvest result. Climate risk and […]
Illness at the end of the cycle: when the problem appears late, but the damage is complete
Disease at the end of the cycle: when the problem appears late, but the damage is complete Introduction Diseases that manifest themselves at the end of the soybean cycle tend to be underestimated in the field. Often, the producer believes that, as they are close to harvest, these occurrences will have little impact on the final result. However, this perception ignores […]
Grain filling in soybeans: the physiology that defines the final weight of the bag
During the month of February, most soybean crops in Brazil are in the final stages of grain filling. Although the productive potential is already largely defined, it is precisely during this period that one of the main components of crop yield is consolidated: the final weight of the grains. It is still common […]
Soybean harvest peak: harvest quickly or harvest well?
February marks, in most of Brazil's producing regions, the peak of the soybean harvest. It is a period characterized by high operational pressure, short weather windows and a large volume of area to be harvested in a short time. In this context, a recurring dilemma arises in the field: harvest as quickly as possible or harvest as best […]
Soybean–corn transition: decisions that cannot delay the harvest
The transition between the soybean harvest and the planting of off-season corn is one of the most critical phases of the production system. The short interval between cultures requires quick, but technically based decisions. Importance of timing in the transition Delays in desiccation, failures in area preparation and pesticide residues compromise the initial establishment of […]
What the harvest reveals about soybean management
The harvest is the moment when the crop “speaks”. Uneven plants, filling failures and excessive losses reveal decisions made months before. Observing the harvest with a technical eye is a valuable tool for evaluating the management carried out. Technical evaluation of the harvested crop During harvest, it is possible to identify fertility problems, nutritional failures and […]