Soil Phosphorus Measurements
Most soil labs run an extractable phosphorus test and measure extractable P. There are a number of extractants but the most common today is [...]
Marestail control in Soybeans
Marestail is a problematic winter annual weed that is often resistant to glyphosate. But control isn’t as hard as you think and just takes [...]
Peoria Soy Summit Presentation Recap
Funded in part by the Illinois Soybean Association checkoff program, the 2017 Peoria ILSoyAdvisor.com Soybean Summit provided a thought-provoking lineup of expert speakers sharing the [...]
Do RR2 and Liberty Link Soybeans Still Work?
Weed control has gotten tougher and more complicated over the past 10 years. When Roundup Ready® soybeans were first introduced back in 1996, 20 [...]
Understanding a Soil Test Report
Understanding a soil test is an important element of farming and not as hard as you think. Accurate soil sampling and soil test reports [...]
When to use insecticidal seed treatment in soybeans
If I were to make a guess, I would say that 80% or more of the soybean seed sold today is treated with both [...]
Nitrogen on Soybeans: Here is What We Know
Soybeans require nitrogen and lots of it because it’s a protein crop and proteins contain 16% nitrogen. For decades we have relied on the [...]
SCN and SDS – Two Soybean Pests Worthy of Your Attention
SCN and SDS represent large threats to soybean production in Illinois. Attend the upcoming webinar “Solutions to effectively manage SCN and SDS” sponsored by [...]
ISA Names First CCA Soybean Master Adviser
ISA Names First CCA Soybean Master Adviser New Checkoff-Funded Award Recognizes Dedication to Better Soybean Management BLOOMINGTON, ILL.—February 17, 2017—Kristofer Ehler, Thomasboro, Ill., is [...]
Tricking the Soybean to Fix more Nitrogen
Growers and agronomists know that soybeans are legumes and fix most of the nitrogen they need in the nodules they carry and support on [...]
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