Red Crown Rot Management in Soybeans
Detect red crown rot (RCR) hotspots with satellite imagery, evaluate commercial products, and study how those treatments influence the interaction between RCR and soybean cyst nematode to improve disease management in soybean fields.
Improving Soybean Protein Quality Through Genetic and Environmental Characterization
Evaluate genetic variation and environmental effects on amino acid composition in soybean breeding lines to identify stable, high-protein genotypes that meet the nutritional demands of feed and food markets.
Using Electrically Polarized Nanomaterials to Help Control SCN and SDS in Soybeans
Evaluate electrically polarized nanomaterials as a novel tool to control soybean cyst nematode (SCN) and sudden death syndrome (SDS), building on lab results that show rapid pathogen deactivation and moving into greenhouse trials for further testing.
Managing Weeds in Early-Planted No-Till Soybeans
Evaluate the effectiveness of PRE and POST herbicide programs, with and without cereal rye, for weed control in early-planted no-till soybeans to help farmers maintain yield and manage resistance under tight application windows.
Using Integrated Weed Management to Control Waterhemp in Soybeans
Develop integrated weed management strategies that combine cover crops, herbicides, and tillage to control herbicide-resistant waterhemp, protect soybean yields, and support long-term sustainability.
Bioherbicides to Control Palmer Amaranth and Waterhemp in Soybeans
Develop and test bioherbicides that specifically target palmer amaranth (pigweed) and waterhemp without harming soybeans, while creating a commercialization roadmap to provide farmers with a cost-effective, sustainable weed control option.
Evaluating the Impact of Cover Crops on Lesion Nematodes in Soybeans
Assess how cover crops influence lesion nematode populations and their impact on soybean yield through field and greenhouse studies, while identifying and evaluating the pathogenicity of different lesion nematode species found in Illinois.
Refining Cover Crop Recommendations for Corn-Soybean Rotations Based on Species and Timing
Compare how different cover crop species and mixtures, combined with two termination timings, affect corn and soybean performance in rotation to help refine regional recommendations for farmers and advisors.
Residue Management and Nutrient Value for Soybean Production
Tracking the release of nitrogen and sulfur from corn, wheat, and cereal rye residue for soybean uptake, while also evaluating how tillage and biologicals affect the rate and amount of nutrient release.
Can Following the MRTN Approach Reduce Tile Nitrate Loss in Conventional and Cover Cropping Systems?
This project aims to better understand how strategic nutrient management can impact soybean yield across northern and central Illinois. It will evaluate different nutrient strategies under no-till, strip-till, 15” rows, 30” rows, with cover crops, and without cover crops.
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