The opportunity to increase soybean yields is at the fingertips of every soybean farmer in Illinois. It begins with understanding the needs of the soybean, the environment it prefers, adopting the best agronomic practices and stacking technology to optimize yield. Improving soybean production on your farm requires a systematic approach. Make sure you account for the entire production system – from seed selection to soil preparation, to planting and weed and pest control, all the way through harvesting – all in one continuous loop of possible decisions you can make. You must strive to optimize all factors, not just eliminate limitations. Learn to exploit the plant itself.