Jason Carr

Soybean Technical Product Manager @Bayer4Crops | UofI grad | beekeeper | Co-host of @Focus_on_Ag podcast | Opinions are my own, but facts are better.

[Jason Carr @NWILTDR]

Some people manage their #honeybees to try to prevent swarming. Makes sense because half or more of a hive can leave in a swarm. But then they miss out on the fun of catching them. (1/5)

[Jason Carr @NWILTDR]

If you give me two minutes of your time, I’ll give you an effective weed management regimen for our high yielding Xtendflex soybeans.

[Jason Carr @NWILTDR]

@zackyoungquist We’ve done some work using Defol5. Timing is R6.5, when the seeds will separate from the membrane surrounding them when opening the pod. Earlier will hurt yield and later will give less benefit.

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Would Illinois soybean fields benefit from a desiccant application? Jason Carr (@NWILTDR) examines the advantages of using desiccants on Illinois soybeans and presents trial results from an experiment conducted in north-central Illinois. https://t.co/klw4IKa41z

[Jason Carr @NWILTDR]

@uremovich Ah, goose feather plants!

[Jason Carr @NWILTDR]

Just to confirm, these aren’t those determinate beans I’ve heard about, right?

[Jason Carr @NWILTDR]

@benjaminaustic The main difference between the mRNA shot and the RNAi technology in SmartStax PRO is that the shot causes the target organism (us) to create a foreign protein, while the RNAi technique prevents a protein from being created (in the CRW).

[Jason Carr @NWILTDR]

@benjaminaustic With RNAi, small pieces of RNA are created (by the corn plant), which bind to the naturally created mRNA in the rootworm and prevent creation of a necessary protein. This RNA created by the corn plant does nothing unless the organism ingesting it has that specific sequence.

[Jason Carr @NWILTDR]

IYKYK
#soybeans

[Jason Carr @NWILTDR]

Now, that’s an impressive collection of antique plows!

[Jason Carr @NWILTDR]

I hope he doesn’t decide to wake up early this morning.

[Jason Carr @NWILTDR]

I’m seeing lots of Tar Spot in the volunteer corn in northwestern Ohio.

[Jason Carr @NWILTDR]

They say you gotta start the day somewhere.

[Stu Ellis @FarmGateMedia]

Bean leaf beetles are being found in soybeans, damaging leaves to some extent, but the greater concern is whether they damage pods, allowing fungal growth to deteriorate quality, resulting in dockage. Stephanie Porter of @ILSoybean has advice. https://t.co/qhfFbouqeF

[Jason Carr @NWILTDR]

There’s something really satisfying about smoking your own chipotles.

[Teresa Hughes @DoctorSoybean]

In a field hit hard by white mold. Plot to the right rated a 5 on a 1-9 scale. The left one got a 9. If you had a field planted with the variety to the right, you might think “wow, I’ve got a lot of disease” yet you are getting protection compared to a susceptible line.

[Jason Carr @NWILTDR]

Ever wondered where those disease resistance scores in seed guides come from? Watch this short video to learn how scientists screen soybean varieties for diseases such as phytophthora:
Breeding Soybeans With Enhanced Phytophthora Resistance https://t.co/Lq1Jvyf1Hf via @YouTube

[Jason Carr @NWILTDR]

For sale: 1948 Farmall Cub with belly mower. Starts and runs great. DM me if interested.

[Jason Carr @NWILTDR]

The @Bayer4CropsUS Technology Development #ILFocus site at Roanoke is hosting its annual open house next Friday. Swing by to learn about the latest research on a wide variety of ag topics and enjoy a great lunch!