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Red Crown Rot and Soybean Cyst Nematode: How Do They Interact?
Dr. Boris Camiletti updates on greenhouse experiments refining protocols for evaluating products against RCR and SCN.

January 14, 2025

Red Crown Rot and Soybean Cyst Nematode: How Do They Interact?
Dr. Boris Camiletti updates on greenhouse experiments refining protocols for evaluating products against RCR and SCN.

January 14, 2025
The “D” Word: Dicamba Do’s and Don’ts for the 2025 Growing Season
Stephanie Porter breaks down what growers need to know about dicamba use in 2025, following a 2024 court decision that vacated product labels.

January 14, 2025

The “D” Word: Dicamba Do’s and Don’ts for the 2025 Growing Season
Stephanie Porter breaks down what growers need to know about dicamba use in 2025, following a 2024 court decision that vacated product labels.

January 14, 2025

Red Crown Rot and Soybean Cyst Nematode: How Do They Interact?
Dr. Boris Camiletti updates on greenhouse experiments refining protocols for evaluating products against RCR and SCN.

January 14, 2025

Red Crown Rot and Soybean Cyst Nematode: How Do They Interact?
Dr. Boris Camiletti updates on greenhouse experiments refining protocols for evaluating products against RCR and SCN.

January 14, 2025
The “D” Word: Dicamba Do’s and Don’ts for the 2025 Growing Season
Stephanie Porter breaks down what growers need to know about dicamba use in 2025, following a 2024 court decision that vacated product labels.

January 14, 2025

The “D” Word: Dicamba Do’s and Don’ts for the 2025 Growing Season
Stephanie Porter breaks down what growers need to know about dicamba use in 2025, following a 2024 court decision that vacated product labels.

January 14, 2025
How the EPA Herbicide Strategy Will Impact Your Farm
Corey Lacey, Ph.D., breaks down the changes and how to register for regional Herbicide Strategy Workshops.

January 13, 2025

How the EPA Herbicide Strategy Will Impact Your Farm
Corey Lacey, Ph.D., breaks down the changes and how to register for regional Herbicide Strategy Workshops.

January 13, 2025
Upcoming Webinar: Biologicals – Are They a Barrier or a Game-Changer?
Join Field Advisor on January 22 for a webinar on biologicals with Dr. Mallory Choudoir and Dr. Laura Lindsey.

January 10, 2025

Upcoming Webinar: Biologicals – Are They a Barrier or a Game-Changer?
Join Field Advisor on January 22 for a webinar on biologicals with Dr. Mallory Choudoir and Dr. Laura Lindsey.

January 10, 2025

Wheat Trials Planted Despite Dry Fall Challenges
Dr. Jessica Rutkoski shares an update on wheat trials in Illinois.

January 17, 2025

Wheat Trials Planted Despite Dry Fall Challenges
Dr. Jessica Rutkoski shares an update on wheat trials in Illinois.

January 17, 2025

How the EPA Herbicide Strategy Will Impact Your Farm
Corey Lacey, Ph.D., breaks down the changes and how to register for regional Herbicide Strategy Workshops.

January 13, 2025

How the EPA Herbicide Strategy Will Impact Your Farm
Corey Lacey, Ph.D., breaks down the changes and how to register for regional Herbicide Strategy Workshops.

January 13, 2025
Upcoming Webinar: Biologicals – Are They a Barrier or a Game-Changer?
Join Field Advisor on January 22 for a webinar on biologicals with Dr. Mallory Choudoir and Dr. Laura Lindsey.

January 10, 2025

Upcoming Webinar: Biologicals – Are They a Barrier or a Game-Changer?
Join Field Advisor on January 22 for a webinar on biologicals with Dr. Mallory Choudoir and Dr. Laura Lindsey.

January 10, 2025

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How Breeders are Evaluating Soybean Varieties for Early Planting

November 7, 2024

Effective Plans for Controlling Weeds and Volunteer Corn

October 31, 2024

Was Your Soybean Yield Loss Self-Inflicted?

October 29, 2024

Optimizing Soil Fertility for High-Yielding Soybeans

October 25, 2024

Did Spring’s Mistakes Come Back to Haunt Yields?

October 24, 2024

You Don’t Always Need Maintenance Fertilizer

October 21, 2024

Advancements and Deployments: Moving Hybrids/Varieties Towards the Market

October 16, 2024

Lime Quality Matters When Adjusting Soil pH

October 8, 2024

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Winter 2025 Events

Funded Research Projects

Which Preemergence Herbicides Are More Likely To Cause Crop Injury When Soybeans Are Planted Early?

December 13, 2023

Can Following the MRTN Approach Reduce Tile Nitrate Loss in Conventional and Cover Cropping Systems?

October 12, 2024

Free SCN Testing for IL Soybean Farmers

April 8, 2024

What Tools Are Available To Help Detect and Monitor Red Crown Rot Across Illinois Soybean Fields?

October 12, 2024

What Is the Ideal Planting Window To Establish Cover Crops and Obtain Optimum Crop Growth and Yield of Rotational Crops?

December 13, 2023

Which Wheat Varieties Offer Better Spring Freeze Tolerance and Allow Earlier Harvesting for Timely Double-Crop Soybean Planting To Maximize Yield Potential?

December 13, 2023

How Can I Become More Confident in Identifying Conservation Practices That Will Positively Impact Crop Productivity and Related Environmental Factors on My Farm?

December 13, 2023

How Can Genetic Engineering Be Used To Help Manage SCN Populations?

October 12, 2024

How Does Infection Timing and Soybean Cyst Nematode Impact Infestation of Red Crown Rot in Soybean Fields, and What Options Do I Have for Control?

October 12, 2024

What New Types of Varietal Resistance to SCN Are Being Developed?

October 12, 2024

How Extensive Is Resistance to Group 15 Herbicides in Illinois Waterhemp Populations?

December 13, 2023

How Do Environmental Factors Impact Glufosinate Efficacy Against Waterhemp, and How Can I Mitigate Those Challenges?

October 12, 2024

How Can Cover Crop Adoption in Targeted Zones Impact Nutrient Loss Reduction?

October 12, 2024

Are There Biological-Based Products That Can Promote Plant Growth While Also Protecting Against RCR When Soybeans Are Planted Later To Avoid Heavy Pathogen Incidence?

October 12, 2024

Which Stem Diseases and Insects Should I Be Concerned About in My Soybean Fields?

December 13, 2023

Which Insect Pests and at What Threshold Levels Warrant an Insecticide Application or an Insecticide Seed Treatment in Soybeans?

December 13, 2023

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