New Practices Reshape Soybean Nutrition Management

Huma says growers are placing greater emphasis on intensive management as soybean production continues to evolve

LAKELAND, Tenn. (RFD News) — As the growing season advances, crop nutrition remains top of mind for soybean growers.

Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for Huma, Fred Nichols, joined us on Monday’s Market Day Report to discuss how soybean nutrition has evolved over the years.

In his conversation with RFD News, Nichols said growers are placing greater emphasis on micronutrients, tissue sampling, and more intensive crop management.

Nichols says early planting and strong crop conditions have created yield opportunities that farmers can still capitalize on.

He says foliar fertilizer products are helping growers deliver nutrients more efficiently while reducing the risk of nutrients being washed away by rain.

Related Stories
Corey Geiger joined us to discuss his career in the dairy industry, receiving the Holstein Association USA Distinguished Leadership Award, priorities for young producers, and major takeaways from the National Holstein Convention.
Canada and Mexico have both expressed support for renewing the agreement, but questions remain as the review continues.
Farmers Business Network suggests most producers stuck with their planting plans, though corn acreage could come in below USDA’s March estimate.
The grants are designed to expand processing capacity, strengthen rural supply chains and improve access for livestock producers.
Animal health experts say every livestock operation should have a strong biosecurity plan in place regardless of its location.
Pasture Stress Spreads While Row Crops Hold Steady

Knoxville native Neal Burnette-Irwin is a graduate from MTSU where he majored in Journalism and Entertainment Studies. He works as a digital content producer with RFD News and is represented by multiple talent agencies in Nashville and Chicago.


LATEST STORIES BY THIS AUTHOR:

State President Riley Farris reflects on a year of service as thousands of members prepare to gather in Fort Worth.
The mobile bar, or “ComBar,” is built from a real combine harvester and celebrates the farmers behind beer made with U.S.-grown ingredients.
Higher production costs remain a challenge, but growers say recent H-2A changes provide some labor relief.
Wyatt Bolding’s perseverance has earned him a spot as one of three finalists for Louisiana Farm Bureau’s 2026 Achievement Award.
Nebraska Soybean Board Vice Chairman Greg Anderson says expanding biodiesel production is creating new opportunities for soybean growers and adding value closer to the farm.
As weather reduced this year’s crop, USDA also highlighted George Washington’s cherry legacy ahead of America 250.