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Narrow Row Soybeans
Approximately 40% or more of North Dakota soybean growers are planting in narrower rows. Research over the years reported by NDSU Agronomists demonstrated that higher yields of soybean can be obtained in narrow rows if stands are well established and weeds adequately controlled.
THE EFFECT OF ROW SPACING ON SOYBEAN YIELDS
| Location | # Trial Years | Row Spacing Comparisons | Wide Row Bu/A | Narrow Row Bu/A | Bu/A Increase | % Increase |
| Fargo | 2 | 30 inches vs 6 inches | 30.7 | 33.1 | 2.4 | +8% |
| Casselton | 2 | 30 inches vs 6 inches | 17.1 | 22.0 | 4.9 | +28% |
| Oakes * | 2 | 36 inches vs 12 inches | 34.6 | 45.6 | 11.0 | +31% |
| NE ND | 3 | 24 inches vs 12 inches | 24.4 | 28.1 | 3.7 | +15% |
* Oakes - irrigated trials
** Six county sites - Walsh, Pembina, Cavalier, Ramsey, Nelson & Towner
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