Brandon Hall Receives 2025 Dave Rahe Excellence in Soils Consulting Award
With a lifelong passion for agronomy and soil science, Hall has explored and studied soils across the United States and internationally, gaining hands-on experience in crop production along the way.
Jeremy Wilson Awarded 2025 Master Adviser Award
Wilson, based in the Bloomington-Normal area, has operated Wilson Seed for 13 years, providing Illinois farmers with a blend of agronomy services and crop insurance.
Misconceptions of Brazil Agriculture
Dr. Joana Colussi and Dr. Giovani Preza Fontes debunk myths about Brazil's agriculture from economic and agronomic perspectives.
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.
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