Voles: The Ultimate Arch Nemesis of Soybeans in the Pursuit of Better Soil Health
One of the most frequent questions asked thus far after cover crop presentations or events is “How do you control voles in cover crops?” To control these pests, we first need to understand their biology to know how to combat them.
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The New Frontier of Weed Control for Early Planted Soybeans
In 2021 and 2022, Dr. Aaron Hager, University of Illinois, conducted research to establish a sound weed management program for very, early planted soybeans.
ILSoyAdvisor Awards Presented At 2022 Impact Awards
The Illinois Soybean Association has announced its ILSoyAdvisor award winners. The two awards are one way that ISA recognizes and shows its appreciation of Certified Crop Advisers across the state.
Review of 2022: The Illinois Soybean Scene
There were stresses out there that held back yield in many fields which kept them from going over 90 or 100 bushels this year, but overall Illinois soybean yields were still considered good. The question remains, will Illinois soybean yields be as good as last year?
Soybeans of Other Color (SBOC) – What does this really mean?
When grading soybeans, some off-color seed coats can occur due to various issues such as viral diseases, weather, and ground damage.
How Does Drought Affect Soybeans?
We can easily see corn showing signs of drought or heat symptoms, but signs of soybeans under drought stress aren’t as obvious. When soybeans [...]
Risks For Soybeans Planted After Soybeans
Growers need to understand risks with continuous soybeans before addressing product placement. Remember the goal is to get an even stand with seedlings that [...]
5 Reasons to Stop Your Higher Soybean Population
In the past, a higher soybean population was planted because growers used a drill and wanted a faster canopy to intercept light to reduce [...]
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