Managing Tillage and Spray Applications in Unpredictable Weather Conditions
Eric Beckett, CCA, examines how increasing weather variability is reshaping agronomic decision making across the Midwest—while exploring what it means for tillage, pesticide management and the rapid rise of drone-based application.
Setting Up Soybeans for Success in 2026 with Tight Margins & Dry Conditions
Illinois Soybean Association agronomist Stephanie Porter, CCA, breaks down current field conditions, drought concerns, and key 2026 soybean decisions—from seed quality and input costs to planting, populations, seed treatments and weed management.
ISA Names 2026 IL Soy Envoy Class to Deliver In-Season Agronomic Updates
This year's class will deliver crop reports, agronomic updates, and local recommendations through FieldAdvisor.org and the Field Advisor podcast.
Which PRE Herbicides Increase Injury Risk in Early-Planted Soybeans?
Early soybean planting can improve yield potential, but Logan Miller explains why certain PRE herbicides may increase the risk of crop injury under cold, wet conditions.
Trash or Treasure? Maximize the Value of Your Residue
In this webinar, Dr. Connor Sible and Ava Isaacs review what crop residue is, how much to expect year over year, and findings from recent UIUC residue management trials.
Is Relief Ahead for Illinois’ Drought Conditions?
As drought conditions intensify across Illinois, atmospheric scientist Matt Reardon breaks down the 14-day rainfall outlook.
Is “FOMO” Driving Decisions on Your Farm?
With constant exposure to new products, free trials and influencer recommendations, how can growers separate what truly pays from what is simply popular?
Upcoming Webinar: Trash or Treasure? Maximize the Value of Your Residue
What some call “trash” in the field may actually contain the nutritional value needed to feed next year’s crop. Hear Dr. Connor Sible and Ava Isaacs review the data and recent Illinois trial work on March 10.
Dicamba Is Back — Here’s What the New EPA Decision Means for Illinois Farmers
From federal dicamba rulings to Illinois-level pesticide legislation, there’s a lot moving. KJ joins the Field Advisor podcast to unpack what it means for farmers.
2026 Weather Outlook for Illinois
At the January Field Advisor Forum, WCIA 3 meteorologist Jacob Dickey explained how shifting climate patterns could shape Illinois weather and crop production in 2026.
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