Bean Binoculars Incident

Drought

Issue: Abiotic Factor

Scouted in Pickaway County, OH on September 9th, 2024

Drought

Details:

This area of Ohio is under a D4 (Exceptional) drought. The ongoing drought conditions have led to extremely dry soybean grain with compromised pod integrity.

Conclusion:

If possible, harvest in a timely manner to reduce harvest losses. Dry pods that are re-wetted can cause further problems. Photos are from this Ohio State Extension C.O.R.N. newsletter.

Contributor:

Laura Lindsey
The Ohio State University

Resources:

Drought Conditions | Ohio State Extension

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A photo of a very dry soybean field. Left Photo: Pod splitting, very dry soybean plants. Right photo: Pod shatter, soybeans on the ground. Both from Clark Co, OH in 2017. Photo of a hand holding a very dry and damaged soybean.