By Jim Langcuster, Alabama Cooperative Extension System

In the midst of these ideal late-summer growing conditions, an Alabama Extension soybean agronomist says fungicide sprays may be warranted for beans that have reached the reproductive stage, but haven’t yet reached the R6 level, when seeds touch the pods.

Right now, thanks to ample rainfall throughout much of the state, late-planted soybeans have posted solid growth and offer great yield potential, says Dennis Delaney, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System agronomist.

Delaney shared this advice with growers during the annual East Central Alabama Crops Tour, held Wednesday, Aug. 22, with various stopovers throughout east and central Alabama.

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