Asgrow MG 2.x Soybean in Corn Belt North.
This review is based on independent university trial data and public extension publications, not seed-company marketing materials. Trial source for this review: University of Wisconsin Coolbean.info, University of Minnesota Variety Trials, NDSU/SDSU Extension.
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Performance scorecard
Asgrow MG 2.x Soybean
Yield in Corn Belt North
Disease resistance — relevant to Corn Belt North
- Soybean cyst nematodeGood
- White mold (Sclerotinia)Fair
- Iron deficiency chlorosisFair
- Sudden death syndromeGood
Agronomic ratings
- Drought toleranceFair
- StandabilityGood
- EmergenceGood
- Winter hardinessN/A
Regional strengths
MG 2 maturity matches the Northern Corn Belt season — these varieties reach R8 with enough buffer before frost in most years. Asgrow has a deep MG 2 lineup and the Xtend trait is widely deployed for waterhemp control here.
Regional weaknesses
Iron deficiency chlorosis (IDC) on calcareous high-pH soils in eastern South Dakota and western Minnesota requires specific IDC-tolerant variety selection — the brand-level rating doesn't substitute for the per-variety rating, request the specific variety's IDC score from your dealer. White mold pressure in wet years can be severe and Asgrow's white mold tolerance varies by variety.
Recommended for
- dryland soybean acres north of I-90
- Xtend dicamba-tolerant rotations
Not recommended for
- high-pH IDC-prone fields without selecting specifically for IDC tolerance
Where this data comes from
Soybeans variety trials in Corn Belt North
Independent · Public UniversityThese results come from independent university variety trials — not seed company marketing materials. Variety entries, planting dates, and harvest measurements are controlled by the trial program. Land-grant universities publish full results annually.
- University of Minnesota Variety Trialsvariety.umn.edu ↗
- University of Wisconsin Coolbean (Soybeans)coolbean.info ↗
- Michigan State MSU Extensionwww.canr.msu.edu/outreach/ ↗
- NDSU Extension Variety Trialswww.ag.ndsu.edu/varietytrials ↗
- SDSU Extension iGrowextension.sdstate.edu ↗
Trial reports are typically released in January–March of the year following harvest. For Soybeansvariety selection, the most recent year’s report is the most relevant data source.
Agronomic fit — Corn Belt North
Humid continental with cold winters, short-to-moderate growing seasons, and high summer temperature swings. RM matching is the dominant variety decision.
Trait package & sourcing
- Roundup Ready 2 Xtend
Variety performance data changes as new genetics enter the market. Always consult your local extension service for the most current trial data — this is especially important for corn and soybean entries, where trait packages and disease ratings shift annually.
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