How Can Conservation Benefits Be Measured for Illinois Soybean Farmers?
This ISA checkoff funded research will equip Illinois farmers with scientific data on how conservation practices impact yields, emissions, soil carbon, and nitrogen, helping them make informed decisions and explore ecosystem marketplace opportunities.
How Breeders are Evaluating Soybean Varieties for Early Planting
What's the best soybean variety for your planting schedule? IL Soy Envoy Craig Grafton, CCA, shares information from breeding trials, showing how different varieties perform in early and late planting conditions.
Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership Develops Financial Incentive Database
The Financial Incentives Database (FIND) tool was developed by ISAP to share financial payment opportunities that are available for adopting conservation practices such as cover crops, saturated buffers, and constructed wetlands.
Insecticides on Soybeans: What Yields the Best Results?
Which pest control methods actually pay off in your fields? Dr. Nick Seiter’s Illinois Soybean checkoff-funded research tracks pest populations and evaluates the ROI of insecticides at key growth stages.
Upcoming Webinar: Misconceptions of Brazil Agriculture
Join Field Advisor on November 21st for a webinar with Dr. Joana Colussi and Dr. Giovani Preza Fontes, who will discuss common misconceptions about Brazil's agriculture.
Did Spring’s Mistakes Come Back to Haunt Yields?
In this final growing season update, the IL Soy Envoys recap the top agronomic challenges of 2024 and share key concerns for 2025, from early-season stressors to rising fertilizer costs and soil testing.
Is There a Better Way to Tissue Test Soybeans?
In this Illinois Soybean Checkoff-funded project, Dr. Fred Below and Dr. Connor Sible challenge traditional tissue testing methods in soybeans, exploring whether sampling different parts of the plant can better reveal nutrient needs. Their research aims to optimize nutrient management and improve yield potential.
Bringing SOYLEIC Soybeans to Illinois
With ISA checkoff support, Illinois farmers are exploring market opportunities through SOYLEIC soybeans, which offer high oleic acid content and enhanced oil quality. This year, three experimental lines are undergoing USDA trials, holding promise for high-yielding varieties tailored to Illinois conditions. Learn more from Dr. Eliana Monteverde in this video.
Harvest Highlights & Concerns
In this episode, the IL Soy Envoys reveal yield reports from their regions and discuss key fall topics like soybean header loss, soil pH and lime application, moisture concerns, disease updates, and more.
How Do We Close the Soybean Yield Gap?
This Illinois Soybean Association checkoff-funded project, led by Dr. Jay Nair of Southern Illinois University, uncovers how field-specific management practices may hold the key to closing the gap between average and record-setting soybean yields.
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