Midwest Agronomy Day Highlights Decisions That Can Still Impact Yield
Think yield is already set? Midwest Agronomy Day experts say a few key decisions could still make a big difference.
Live Weather Conditions from the ISA Agronomy Farm
From rainfall and temperature to leaf wetness and solar radiation, weather shapes every stage of the growing season. Explore the ISA Agronomy Farm's live weather monitoring system and see how real-time data is being used to support smarter management decisions and research.
Results from the 2026 Illinois Wheat Plot Tours
Darby Danzl shares wheat yield estimates from Madison, Bond, Montgomery and Macoupin Counties.
The Economics of Soy and Sulfur
Darby Danzl reinforces the importance of evaluating sulfur not only from a yield standpoint in soybean fields but also through an economic lens.
Cover Crop Results Are In! What Did We Learn from This Season?
Illinois trial data show how cover crop species, seeding rates, planting dates and termination timing influenced biomass production and soybean yields.
We’ve Got the Dirt on Smarter Fertilizer Management
The Illinois Soybean Association is offering a free workshop designed to help farmers interpret soil tests and make data-driven fertilizer decisions for 2026.
Hungry for Cover Crop Answers? Join ISA for Dinner & Data in December!
Illinois Soybean Association is co-hosting an evening event featuring University of Illinois Extension research from Nathan Johanning that links cover crop management to dollars and bushels in overall crop production.
Do Insecticides Really Pay Off? Join On-Farm Research to Find Out
Take part in ISA’s On-Farm Trial Network and help determine which insecticide strategies truly deliver the best return for Illinois farmers—sign up today!
Cover Crop Field Day Highlights Research and On-Farm Management
Darby Danzl provides a recap of the IL Cover Crop Field Day, highlighting research trials on cover crop management, SCN interactions, and strategies to address common challenges.
Farmers Are Stripping Down—Their Tillage Practices
Darby Danzl recaps the National Strip-Tillage Conference, where farmers discussed using strip-tillage to balance soil conservation, crop performance, and input efficiency.

