Webinar Wrap-Up: Understanding the Endangered Species Act & Its Impact on Pesticide Regulation
Dr. Aaron Hager, Associate Professor at the University of Illinois Crop Sciences, spoke in a recent ILSoyAdvisor webinar about how pesticide registration and regulation will be affected by the ESA. In his presentation, he discussed the regulatory framework that drives the ESA process and predicts how pesticide usage will be become more complex in the future.
Visit the Illinois Soybean Association Agronomy Plot at Farm Progress Show
It's the month of August which means Farm Progress Show is right around the corner. Visit the ISA Agronomy Plot on the grounds and learn about various soybean topics including Soybean Cyst Nematode, soil health, crop scouting, cover crops and weed management.
Cover Crop Seed Dealers: Join ISAP’s Directory and Expand Your Reach to Midwest Farmers
Calling all cover crop seed dealers! Be a part of the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership's Cover Crop Directory, connecting farmers with local sellers and promoting conservation cropping systems.
Navigating a New Era: Understanding the Endangered Species Act and Its Impact on Pesticide Regulation
How will the Endangered Species Act (ESA) affect pesticide usage in agriculture? Join Dr. Aaron Hager for this ILSoyAdvisor webinar and learn how the EPA is developing an updated ESA Workplan that addresses the protection of nearly 1,700 threatened and endangered species and their critical habitats while also governing the registration, distribution, sale, and use of pesticides.
Substituting MAP and DAP with TSP Maintains Soybean Yield While Avoiding N Loss
Dr. Andrew Margenot, Associate Professor in Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, reviews data collected in an Illinois Soybean Association check-off funded research project. He highlights the current situation and challenges in soybean production in Illinois regarding phosphorus (P) management.
ISA Funded Research Provides Insights on Cover Crop Planting Dates
What is the ideal planting date for a clover cover crop? University of Illinois Extension Educator, Nathan Johanning, provides an update from the Belleville Research Center – recorded on May 26th. He walks through the trial site and explains the outcomes between the October and November planting dates of balansa clover and crimson clover.
The 4Rs of Phosphorus Management for Illinois Soybean Production
In this ILSoyAdvisor webinar, Dr. Andrew Margenot highlights the current situation and challenges in soybean production in Illinois regarding phosphorus (P) management.
Cover Crop Chronicles: Management Strategies Before Corn
John Pike, an operator of Pike Ag, LLC, located in Marion, Illinois, is a consultant and researcher specializing in nutrient management, cover crops, and water quality. In this video, Pike showcases his farm located south of Marion, where he has implemented a nine-year intensive cover crop program.
In the Field, On Your Side: ILSoyAdvisor Featured in IL Field & Bean Magazine
The June issue of Illinois Field & Bean, dedicated to ILSoyAdvisor, will soon be arriving in mailboxes. It features articles from the 2023 Soy Envoy class, an agronomy update from the Illinois Soybean Association, information on conservation programs and the ILSoyAdvisor Carbon & Date Guidebook, a behind-the-scenes look at ILSoyAdvisor, and columns from various ISA staff members and a board member.
Variety Trials Equip Illinois Farmers With Data For Seed Purchase Decisions
The ISA Checkoff Program funds the University of Illinois Crop Science Variety Trials in protein and oil testing. Farmers can use the data to decide to grow varieties with elevated quality characteristics and capitalize on premium pricing opportunities.
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