Bean Binoculars Incident

This hail damage was scouted after a substantial hail storm on May 10, 2024. The result was defoliation, reduced stand, and severe stem damage to soybeans that had reached the V3 (third trifoliate) growth stage. Plant death occurred in some areas and 100% of the site was damaged. 

Soybean producers should wait 3-5 days after observing damage to assess soybean stand and evaluate next steps. To learn more, check out this article by NC State Extension. For more information about making soybean replant decisions, see this Science for Success publication.