Hang On And Be Prepared
This article was originally published in the May issue of Soy Perspectives magazine. Say Hello to New Information The 2020 Soybean Summit drew a [...]
May Madness for Soybeans
Just when we thought that 2020 would bring us better weather and planting conditions than 2019, Mother Nature continues to remind us that she [...]
Cost to Produce Corn and Soybeans in Illinois—2019
This article was originally published on the farmdoc Daily website by Dale Lattz and Bradley Zwilling. In 2019, the total of all economic costs [...]
Making Impactful Crop Management Decisions in a Challenging Economy
It is no secret that agriculture faces many head winds in 2020. The effects of COVID-19, large carryover forecasts, continually evolving trade relationships and [...]
Did Frost Really Damage Your Soybeans?
Although some Disney characters love cold, I think it is safe to say soybeans are not always a fan. Let’s take a look at [...]
WEBINAR: Management Decisions Given COVID-19
1 CEU Credit
Managing Bean Leaf Beetles in Soybeans
Bean leaf beetles are among the first insect pests we see each spring. The adults leave their overwintering sites when temperatures begin to warm [...]
Managing Weeds Before They Become a Problem
The saying “It’s better to be proactive instead of reactive.” holds a lot of weight for soybean growers when it comes to managing weeds [...]
Early Soybean Scouting Tips
We once again find ourselves in the early part of the growing season. With some fields still going in and other fields emerged to [...]
Should You Replant Soybeans? Probably Not
As of May 3rd, 31% of the soybeans in the state of Illinois had been planted, well above the five-year average of 12%. Near [...]