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The Better Beans Series, funded by the Illinois Soybean Association checkoff program, are half-day, in-person events held around the state of Illinois. These sessions bring [...]

The Better Beans Series, funded by the Illinois Soybean Association checkoff program, are half-day, in-person events held around the state of Illinois. These sessions bring [...]

In recent years, the term "climate-smart agricultural commodities" has been introduced to describe products like soybean grain. These commodities are cultivated using practices that aim to decrease greenhouse gas emissions and/or store carbon in soils. The multi-billion-dollar investment by USDA in climate-smart commodities exemplifies the increasing interest by public and private sector actors, and by grain buyers, in measuring climate footprints of soybeans. In this webinar, Dr. Andrew Margenot will provide an introduction to climate-smart agriculture and agricultural commodities, how soybeans fit into this paradigm, and considerations for Illinois soybean producers in navigating climate-smart commodity markets.

Soil health is the ability of soil to sustain functions that underpin crop productivity and other services to society. When it comes to soybeans, are there specific considerations for soil health? In this webinar, Dr. Andrew Margenot will review soil health as it pertains to soybean. Specifically, we will review reasons for anticipating soybean-specific considerations on soil health processes and management, and methods for testing soil health. 

If you're in the Southern Illinois region, don't miss the Rend Lake College Ag Expo on November 30th! Illinois Soybean Association Outreach Agronomist and CCA Stephanie Porter will also be presenting.