Will deer eat raw soybeans?

Asked by: Tara Miller

Deer love to eat soybeans—so much so, in fact, that Soybeans make a good attractant for deer, especially for deer hunting. While deer like to eat soybeans, they will be even more attracted to toasted soybeans, which give off more aroma due to the roasted/toasted smell.

What animals can eat raw soybeans?

One-stomach animals such as pigs, horses, poultry and rabbits must eat cooked soybeans. However, ruminant animals (cattle, sheep and goats) can digest raw soybeans without difficulty, and one-stomach animals can be fed grain mixtures with up to 10% raw soybeans. All animals prefer the taste of cooked soybeans.

Do deer eat raw beans?

Yes, they do and will most likely eat entire gardens of green beans to the ground.

Are soybeans poisonous when raw?

Any soybean must be cooked before consumption, as all raw soy protein is considered poisonous.

What is the best soybean to plant for deer?

The climbing soybean – when planted in deer food plots with corn, Egyptian wheat, or tall variety grain sorghum – grows high as it climbs up the stalks of the higher growing plants. It forms a food-rich environment prior to the first frost – one that deer can also use as cover and bedding, as well as a feeding area.

Do deer like fresh cut soybeans?

From early spring until the dead of winter, soybeans will produce great benefits for bowhunters and the deer they love to hunt. Soybeans are one of the most highly sought-after food sources in a whitetail’s diet, and it’s not just for one part of the season.

Do deer prefer soybeans or corn?

Registered. Without a doubt, they prefer beans. From the time they sprout, until the last one is picked from the ground in later winter.

Do deer eat soybeans after they turn brown?

It’s a transition from green to brown where the plant is going through major changes. While green, the plant has the maximum amount of moisture and the deer will feast on the soft leaves. When brown, the pods have reached full maturity and offer a nutritious seed.

When should you plant soybeans for deer?

When to Plant: Game Changer Forage Soybeans can be planted anytime in the spring or summer months. For maximum forage output, plant in spring 1 (one) month after the last frost for your region, or when soil temperatures consistently reach 60 degrees.

Will soybeans grow on top of the ground?

Soybean seed germinates best when planted at a depth of ½ to 1 ½ inches…but don’t worry too much if some is a little deeper and some seed is still on top the ground. Remember we planted a little heavy anticipating less than perfect germination.

Can soybeans be broadcast?

Broadcast-seeding soybeans can help increase yields and revenue, though challenges exist. An unconventional way to increase soybean yields and revenue may be already sitting in farmers’ machine sheds.

Is 2 too deep for soybeans?

If moisture is limiting, NEVER plant soybeans deeper than 2.5 inches. Soybeans germinate at about 50°F, but emergence may take 2-3 weeks under cold soils.

How deep is too deep for soybeans?

Soybean can tolerate depths up to 3 inches, but some stand loss is possible due to the energy required to emerge from this depth.

How long can soybeans stay in the ground?

If soybean plants are submerged for less than 48 hours, there is a good chance they will survive. Plants can survive under water longer under cool than warm temperatures. Submerged soybean plants can survive for up to 7 days when temperatures are less than 80 degrees F.

What happens if you plant soybeans too shallow?

Soybeans require 50% of their weight in moisture uptake to start germination. Shallow planting can lead to delayed emergence and/or stand loss. Most research suggests optimum planting depth is around 1 to 1.5 inches.

How close do you plant soybeans?

Soybeans must have warm soil to germinate and grow. Poke holes into a cultivated bed or row to plant soybean seeds about 2 inches (5 cm) apart and one-half inch (1 cm) deep. Thin to 6 inches (15 cm) apart in all directions.

What is the best month to plant soybeans?

Soybeans can be successfully planted in late April or early May in these regions but final stands may be more erratic so an insecticide/fungicide seed treatment is recommended for late April and early May plantings.

Can you plant soybeans 3 years in a row?

Our data clearly shows that 3 or more years of continuous soybean gives you a 7+ bushel-per-acre hit when compared to a corn-soy rotation and moves you close to that of continuous soybean. In short, you are setting your long-term profitability up for a hit.

Do you soak soybeans before planting?

Planting and Spacing Soybeans



Do not soak seed before planting and do not overwater immediately after planting; too moist seeds may crack and germinate poorly.

Can you grow soybeans in the winter?

In mild, Mediterranean and frost-free climates, plant soybeans in late winter or early in spring when the soil warms to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Soybeans prefer an air temperature of around 70 degrees Fahrenheit so plant as early in the season as possible in warm climates.

What grows well with soybeans?

Companion Planting



As mentioned earlier, soybeans extract beneficial nitrogen from the atmosphere and release it back into the soil, so they make great companions with heavy feeders like tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, cucumbers, corn, and potatoes.

What happens if you plant soybeans every year?

Growing continuous soybeans can be risky. Disease and insect concerns and yield drag, among other reasons, are often a deterrent. A study published in 2017 in the Agronomy Journal indicated a 10.3% yield drag, on average, is associated with continuous soybeans.

Can you plant soybeans twice a year?

Make sure the benefits of planting second-year soybeans exceed the risks and manage the increased risk with proven practices. White mold sclerotia.