Iowa farmer finding success with earlier planted soybeans

Iowa farmer finding success with earlier planted soybeans

A central Iowa farmer is having success planting soybeans before corn.

Corey Hillebo farms about 20 miles north of Des Moines.

“We did a little early soybeans last year too.  It’s proven to us it’s something we can do that doesn’t necessarily cost us any more money and gives us more yield.  So I think we’re going to start implementing it more.”

He tells Brownfield farmers in other parts of the Midwest were sharing success stories on social media, which peaked his interest.

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