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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
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

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
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

Can Biologicals Help Protect Against Red Crown Rot?
Dr. Boris Camiletti shares progress in red crown rot research, including testing of 11 biological products.

January 20, 2025

Can Biologicals Help Protect Against Red Crown Rot?
Dr. Boris Camiletti shares progress in red crown rot research, including testing of 11 biological products.

January 20, 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

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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

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

When Is the Best Time During the Soybean Growth Stages To Conduct Tissue Testing To Understand Nutrient Needs for Maximum Grain Yield?

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

Which Soybean Varieties Have Higher Protein and Oil Content so I Can Capitalize on Premium Pricing?

December 13, 2023

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

How Can I Offset Some of the Potential Challenges When Planting Soybeans Into Heavy Corn Residue?

December 13, 2023

Free SCN Testing for IL Soybean Farmers

April 8, 2024

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

December 13, 2023

What Are Some New SOYLEIC™ Varieties That Are High Yielding and Allow Me To Take Advantage of This Value-Added Market Opportunity?

December 13, 2023

Which Practices Help Improve Soil Health and Water Quality While Also Giving Me the Ability To Take Advantage of Ecosystem Markets Like Carbon Credit Programs?

December 13, 2023

Which Cover Crops Can Help Suppress Populations of SCN?

December 13, 2023

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

October 12, 2024

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

October 12, 2024

How Much Do Crop Residues Feed the Following Crop’s Nutritional Needs?

October 27, 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

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