@badgerbean

State Soybean and Small Grain Specialist at the University of Wisconsin, Madison

 Wisconsin
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Joined June 2009
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Shawn Conley@badgerbeanOct 24
2026 Wisconsin Soybean Performance Trials @badgercropdoc @badgercropguy @WISoyCheckoff badgercropnetwork.com/2026-w…

2026 Wisconsin Soybean Performance Trials

The 2026 Wisconsin Soybean Performance Trials featured a diverse range of entries submitted by seed companies, private breeders, and university researchers. These included both commercially available...

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Putting everything to bed for the winter! How the day started and how it ended!
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“Seeding rates above the [agronomic optimum seeding rate] resulted in no benefit under favorable conditions, since higher plant populations mostly benefit from environments exposed to weather events that reduce population (e.g., hail).” From the @ASA_CSSA_SSSA article "Seeding rate effects on soybean seed yield components and economic return" doi.org/10.1002/agj2.70534 by Fernando M. Marcos, Caio L. dos Santos, Natan A. Seraglio, and Mark A. Licht @badgerbean @PurdueSoybean @SoybeanScience1 @ISUExtension #soybean #USSoy
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We work around tractors all the time, but do we know what sounds they make? We put our graduate students to the test, how did they do? youtube.com/shorts/cFHEXX4DA… #SoyCheckoff

What sound does a tractor make?

We work around tractors all the time, but do we know what sounds th...

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Hear from @IlliniCrops with a #Harvest26 update from Illinois in this #UpdateFromTheField! #SoyCheckoff
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We hear that it's #WorldStatisticsDay! Farmers are bombarded by data from ads, publications, social media, and more. It can be hard to decipher which information is accurate and impactful. Check out our factsheet on the basics of interpreting agronomic data for more info: ow.ly/MZiG50XbLIP
A graphic with 2 statistical analysis examples. The top example is on a fertilizer experiment with a significant 3.5 bu/ac yield advantage. The bottom example is on a variety experiment with a non-significant 4.7 bu/ac yield difference. On the right side is an alert graphic that reads "Key Takeaway: A small but significant yield advantage (Example 1) is more meaningful than a larger but non-significant yield advantage (Example 2).

ALT A graphic with 2 statistical analysis examples. The top example is on a fertilizer experiment with a significant 3.5 bu/ac yield advantage. The bottom example is on a variety experiment with a non-significant 4.7 bu/ac yield difference. On the right side is an alert graphic that reads "Key Takeaway: A small but significant yield advantage (Example 1) is more meaningful than a larger but non-significant yield advantage (Example 2).

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@ColetFabiano | @AgstatGR | @Tatianesevero16 | @gchudzik1 | @badgercropguy | @WiscWeeds | @badgerbean
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Shawn Conley retweeted
Shawn Conley@badgerbeanOct 17
Feeding the World? We Can’t Even Grade Our Beans! badgercropnetwork.com/feedin…

Feeding the World? We Can’t Even Grade Our Beans

To be honest, every time I see a sign or read an article that says, “US Farmers Are Feeding the World,” a little retrograde peristalsis kicks in. Look, I get it, its a feel good marketing slogan. I...

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Mark Kendall@badgercropguyOct 19
Farm kid energy @badgerbean @WISoyCheckoff @WISoyAssoc
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Shawn Conley@badgerbeanOct 16
Understanding Current Soybean Seed Quality Problems @SoybeanScience1 soybeanscienceforsuccess.org…

Understanding Current Soybean Seed Quality Problems

There are reports of soybean seed quality problems as harvest progresses. Not every problem will result in dockage at the elevator, but it is important to understand what problems are occurring,...

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Soybean lodging can make harvest more difficult, with historical studies reporting harvest losses of around 3% to 10% in lodged fields. Prioritizing lodged fields and adjusting combine and header settings can help minimize the losses. Learn more about the causes and how to manage it here: ow.ly/HT5250ZULF7 #SoyCheckoff #ScienceForSuccess
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Shawn Conley@badgerbeanOct 13
2026 ARC and PLC Recommendations in Brief: Summary of recommendations for Wisconsin farmers for the 2026 crop year: Corn, Soybeans, Oats: Signup for County ARC (ARC-CO) Wheat: Signup for PLC Barley, Sunflower Seeds, Sorghum: Signup for County ARC (ARC-CO) aae.wisc.edu/pdmitchell/exte…

Resources for Making ARC and PLC Decisions for 2026

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Soybean Diseases@soydiseaseOct 9
All these beans are from a single plant in central Iowa. Seed quality issues abound in 2026. badgercropnetwork.com/poor-s… crops.extension.iastate.edu/… @badgercropdoc @badgerbean @dsmuelle @BisonBeanDoc @DylanMangel @MandyBish1 #soybean #harvest26
Poor quality soybean seed with discoloration and mold in a person's hand.

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Proud to join @CHSInc and @RepVanOrden for the groundbreaking on a new $700 million soybean crush facility in Evansville, WI. This new plant—made possible by @POTUS' record biofuel blending volumes—will consume 80 million soybean bushels annually and produce 2 million pounds of soybean oil to power American energy dominance. Thank you, @CHSInc, for another pro-farmer investment in rural America.🇺🇸
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Shawn Conley retweeted
Shawn Conley@badgerbeanOct 7
Poor Soybean Seed Quality Emerging Across Wisconsin in 2026 @badgercropdoc badgercropnetwork.com/poor-s…

Poor Soybean Seed Quality Emerging Across Wisconsin in 2026

Damon Smith, Extension Field Crops Pathologist, Department of Plant Pathology, University of Wisconsin-Madison Shawn Conley, State Soybean and Small Grains Specialist, Department of Plant and...

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🌱 Narrow vs. wide rows in soybean A new management guide reports that narrow rows outyield wide rows by an average of 7%, with a yield advantage in 76% of comparisons. Benefits are greatest with late planting, early-maturing varieties, and weed pressure. doi.org/10.1002/cft2.70150
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Shawn Conley@badgerbeanOct 7
Not a huge trade secret but make sure you shop your beans around. Huge differences on how elevators are handling grading due to markets in 2026..
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Harvest is underway! Looking for soybean research, management tips, and insights from experts in the field? Check out the Science for Success YouTube channel for information to help you through the season. Watch our latest videos today: youtube.com/@SoybeanScienceF… #SoyCheckoff #ScienceForSuccess
A graphic promoting the Science for Success YouTube channel saying, "Watch Today". A phone is being held up over a soybean field with the S4S YouTube homepage.

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Shawn Conley@badgerbeanOct 7
Just getting ready to roll in Galesville! Thank you to Ken Congdon for hosting us in 2026!
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Cover crops are all about finding the right balance! Hear from farmer and crop consultant Tom Novak as he shares his experience using cereal rye for erosion and weed control: ow.ly/eGI250ZQfVX #ScienceForSuccess #SoyCheckoff #CoverCrops
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