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===== - Soybeans are shorter (~2–4 ft) and can tolerate partial shade, especially during vegetative growth stages. =====
* Studies in Minnesota and Colorado suggest yield reductions of 5–20%, depending on panel layout and row orientation.
* Machinery conflict: Most commercial soybean farming still uses large implements, and tight rows of solar panels make that difficult.

Verdict: Only feasible at smaller scale, with specialized equipment, row spacing adjustments, and modified practices—not standard monocrop farming.