Exploring the Many Paths of Agriculture Through ISA’s Mentorship Program
Emma Wyman shares how ISA's mentorship program broadened her understanding of the diverse and innovative career paths shaping today’s agriculture industry.
Sowing Knowledge, Growing Connections
Matt Propst explains how ISA's mentorship program broadened his view of the agriculture industry and helped him shape his goals as a crop specialist and on his family farm.
What the Growing Careers in Agriculture Mentorship Program Taught a Biology Major
Jill Graner reflects on her time in ISA’s mentorship program and how it revealed just how wide‑reaching agriculture really is.
Redefining My Career at 31: Why Agriculture is Still My Top Choice!
After a life‑changing farm accident, Oliver Kragelund shares how he rebuilt his career path in agriculture and benefited from ISA’s mentorship program along the way.
ISA’s Impact, Importance and Inspiration
Cap Warren reflects on how ISA’s mentorship program strengthened his path toward becoming a first‑generation row‑crop and cattle farmer.
Allelopathy and Weed Suppression Potential of Cereal Rye and Winter Barley
This session explores how cereal rye and winter barley can contribute to weed suppression, offering information for farmers looking to enhance integrated weed management strategies.
Why Planting Date Changes the Link Between Soil Tests and Soybean Yield
Marcos Loman presents data showing how planting timing alters the relationship between soil test values and soybean yield response.
Decoding Soil Test Interpretations to Guide Soil and Fertilizer Nutrient Use
Dr. John Jones breaks down what soil tests are really telling you and how to use that information to fine-tune fertilizer strategies.
History of Soil Tests
Tim Smith takes a look back at how soil testing evolved and why its history still matters for today’s management decisions.
Turn Your Acres into Answers
Interested in hosting on-farm trials in 2026? Explore the Illinois Soybean Association’s available trials, including sulfur, foliar and seed treatment insecticides, and double-crop/wheat systems.
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