Winter Barley: A Natural Way to Suppress Weeds
Research from Southern Illinois University indicates that switching to winter barley could suppress weeds with less biomass than cereal rye.
Supporting Illinois Crop Management Decisions
Deanna Burkhart outlines on-farm trial opportunities in the management of cover crops, double-crop, insecticides and sulfur for the upcoming growing season with the Illinois Soybean Association.
Cover Crops and Soil Health for Better Crop Fertility Decisions
University research and field experience come together to examine how cover crop choices influence nitrogen availability, fertilizer needs, and soil function.
Upcoming Webinar: Cover Crops and Soil Health for Better Crop Fertility Decisions
As cover crops and soil health take on greater importance in crop management, this webinar will discuss their influence on nutrient management and soil function.
Cover Crop Results Are In! What Did We Learn from This Season?
Illinois trial data show how cover crop species, seeding rates, planting dates and termination timing influenced biomass production and soybean yields.
Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership Seeking Applicants for Soil Health Leadership Program
Accepted applicants will have the opportunity to grow their soil health understanding and expand their professional network.
Fall Covers for Spring Savings Program Opens for 2025–2026 Season
Illinois farmers are eligible for $5/acre crop insurance premium discount.
Soil Health Sounds Great—But Is It Paying Yet?
Watch the full recording and hear presenters break down two years of replicated trial results from across Illinois—revealing how today’s conservation practices are truly performing in the field.
Hungry for Cover Crop Answers? Join ISA for Dinner & Data in December!
Illinois Soybean Association is co-hosting an evening event featuring University of Illinois Extension research from Nathan Johanning that links cover crop management to dollars and bushels in overall crop production.
How ISAP Helps Illinois Farmers Find the Right Resources
In this episode of the Field Advisor podcast, guests Jean Brokish and Kris Reynolds, CCA, explain how ISAP supports farmers through practical tools, trusted networks and peer-to-peer learning opportunities that make conservation more accessible.
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