Beans Are Up in Southeastern Illinois!

In this episode, Mike Wilson, CCA, specialty products marketing manager with Wabash Valley Service Company, joins Kelsey from southeastern Illinois with a boots-on-the-ground update from the field. He discusses emerging soybeans, current drought conditions, and how weather is influencing planting progress across the region. Mike also shares perspective on fertilizer prices, cautions against cutting key agronomic inputs, highlights important considerations for the season, and offers timely safety reminders as farmers navigate the pace of spring fieldwork.

About the Author: Kelsey Litchfield

Kelsey Litchfield is the Agronomic Outreach Manager and Editor of Field Advisor for the Illinois Soybean Association. In her role, she manages Field Advisor's media platforms and assists the agronomy team with events and field days. A native of Rio, IL, Kelsey earned her bachelor’s degree from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2017 where she double majored in Agricultural Communications and Broadcast Journalism.