Disease: ILeVO – Another Solution to SDS
Sudden death syndrome (SDS) has come into its own as a major disease in Illinois and across the Corn Belt. Its occurrence is usually [...]
Plant & Soil Health: Rhizobia and Soybeans: A Beneficial Relationship
Remember that soybeans are legumes and fix nitrogen, but they might need a little assistance to make sure the environment is right for bacteria [...]
Agronomy: WEBINAR: Achieving Profitability in Challenging Grain Markets in 2015
Growers have enjoyed high commodity prices over the past few years. However, as prices decline and input costs increase, many anticipate 2015 will bring [...]
Plant and Soil Health: Scientist Says Proper CO2 Levels in Crops is Critical
Will Brinton, Ph.D., an environmental scientist and founder of Woods End Soil Laboratory, says “a new approach to farming is urgently needed and includes [...]
Agronomy: March Illinois Field & Bean: Editor’s Picks
The March issue of Illinois Field & Bean focuses on weed and disease management -- timely advice as the growing season gets underway. We [...]
Plant & Soil Health: American Soybean Association Backs Neonicotinoid Use
In comments submitted to the U.S. EPA, the American Soybean Association (ASA) disagreed with the conclusions of a recent report from the agency that [...]
Diagnostics: Farm Show Questions: Biodiesel Gelling
A few weeks ago, we posted an article about the top three questions we were asked at the Northern Illinois Farm Show. Along with [...]
Plant & Soil Health: Sorghum: Another Weed Control Tool
Pigweed species have become problem weeds for farmers today. Years ago it seemed all growers had to contend with was redroot pigweed, but today [...]
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