18.5 Is There a Way to Predict IDC Risk?

About this episode

The episode discusses predicting iron deficiency chlorosis risk in soybeans and effective management strategies.

We unpack why soybean leaves turn yellow in patches, thanks to soybean IDC (iron deficiency chlorosis) and how to predict IDC risk for management. We share the exact soil tests that matter, how to read the lab results, and where precision mapping saves money and yield thanks to IDC management. We also discuss... • defining iron chlorosis • why iron-rich soils still cause deficiency • limits of testing for DTPA iron alone • three key predictors: pH, EC (salts), and CCE (calcium carbonate equiv...

Topics covered

• iron deficiency chlorosis
• soybean management
• soil testing
• precision agriculture
• crop yield

Keywords

• iron chlorosis
• soybean leaves
• soil tests
• pH
• EC
• CCE
• precision mapping
• crop management

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ag Geek Speak

Books & works: 18.5 Is There a Way to Predict IDC Risk?

Places: soybean, DTPA

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