Comprehensive Genetic Library for Soybean Cyst Nematode Could Renew Resistance, Profitability for Soybean Growers
Illinois research on the soybean cyst nematode pangenome is helping scientists better understand the pest’s genetic diversity and how it overcomes resistance.
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.
Why Wheat?
Abigail Peterson shares how a wheat field in her own backyard served as a real-world example of how crop rotations can evolve to meet agronomic and economic goals.
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.
The Economics of Soy and Sulfur
Darby Danzl reinforces the importance of evaluating sulfur not only from a yield standpoint in soybean fields but also through an economic lens.
Dicamba Is Back — Here’s What the New EPA Decision Means for Illinois Farmers
From federal dicamba rulings to Illinois-level pesticide legislation, there’s a lot moving. KJ joins the Field Advisor podcast to unpack what it means for farmers.
The Final Drive: Tackling Late Season Soybean Challenges
From uneven maturity to harvest aids, Dr. Rachel Vann breaks down late-season soybean factors that can impact harvest timing and grain quality.
Stress Tested: What Makes or Breaks Soybean
When stress hits your soybeans, what actually matters for yield? Watch this presentation from Purdue University soybean specialist Dr. Shaun Casteel.
Sulfur in Soybeans: What We Learned from the 2025 ISA On-Farm Trial Network
Stephanie Porter breaks down results from 2025 Illinois On-Farm Trial Network locations to explain when sulfur can boost soybean yields and why the answer is not always straightforward.
Stem Watch: Tracking Soybean Pests Across Illinois
A multiyear, Illinois Soybean Checkoff-funded effort is using statewide data to identify soybean stem pest trends across Illinois and what they signal for 2026.
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