Objective: An increasing number of studies have reported on shifts in timing and length of the growing season, based on phonological, satellite and climatologically studies. Changes in the timing and length of the growing season (GSL) may not only have far reaching consequences for plant and animal ecosystems, but persistent increases in GSL may lead to long-term increases in carbon storage and...

In an effort to increase soybean yield potential, early planting dates have been promoted as a management practice that can of soybeans. Early soybeans be relative term, meaning late April/early May for some producers in Kansas, but this definition planted is March/early April. Theoretically, the earlier date could allow more vegetative growth and interception light before blooming, increasing ...