Should You Apply Sulfur & Nitrogen Before Planting Soybeans?
What doe the research data show in soybean yield response to supplemental N and S fertilization? ISA Outreach Agronomist, Stephanie Porter, goes through the data and what further research will be done.
Top 5 Early Season Soybean Pests
Illinois Soybean Outreach Agronomist, Stephanie Porter, shares the top five pests you should be scouting for in early planted soybeans.
Why Seed Treatment on Soybeans?
Planters are hitting the ground around Illinois. ISA Outreach Agronomist, Stephanie Porter, shares her perspective on soybean seed treatment and how it affects disease, insect pressure, planting population, and more.
Early Soybean Planting in April: The Why and How
Before planting in April, Illinois Soybean Association Outreach Agronomist, Stephanie Porter, recommends each farmer identify the risks of planting soybeans early and then plan accordingly. Decisions need to be made on seeding depth, seed treatment, and populations, but also communication is needed on seed arrival, field, and planter preparation, and crop insurance.
Kickstart of Efforts to Investigate Soil Health, Water Quality, and Climate Footprints Across IL
Jasdeep Singh of the University of Illinois shares a presentation of how a research team is investigating soil health, water quality, and climate footprints across Illinois soybean production systems to provide accurate assessments of potential trade-offs.
Fertilizer Outlook and Chemical Supply Chain Update for the 2023 Growing Season
Learn from KJ Johnson as he discusses the global fertilizer and agri-chemical market and the factors that impact chemical and fertilizer availability for Illinois farmers.
ISA Soy Envoys Selected For 2023 Growing Season
The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) has named its ILSoyAdvisor Soy Envoy class for the 2023 growing season.
Comprehensive Evaluation of Phosphorus Best Management Practices
Updating recommendations on the 4Rs of phosphorus fertilization for soybean production
USDA Cover Crop Use and Decision Chart
This chart was modeled after the periodic table, and it was designed to help producers make cover crop use decisions on their farm or forage production system.
Attention Double Crop Producers: March 15th Crop Insurance Deadline Approaching
The USDA Risk Management announced this summer that agricultural producers may have options for double crop soybeans (or other crops) insurance in counties where the “Following Another Crop” (FAC) practice in not available.
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