Webinars Discuss Research Results and Recommendations for Conservation Management Transition
Two webinars examined early soil health results and transition challenges for cover crops and no-till, with Andrew Margenot and John Pike sharing research and recommendations.
Enhancing the Profitability of Wheat-Soybean Double Cropping: What Have We Learned?
Advances in wheat breeding are giving farmers more flexibility to improve both wheat performance and double-crop soybean success.
Illinois Winter Wheat Enters Spring in Good Condition
Illinois winter wheat is entering spring in strong condition, but yield potential will ultimately depend on weather in May and early June.
Beans Are Up in Southeastern Illinois!
Mike Wilson checks in with a crop report on soybean conditions, drought concerns and planting progress in southern Illinois.
Managing Soybeans in Conservation Tillage Systems
Illinois researchers evaluated whether reduced tillage and cover crops can maintain soybean productivity while protecting soil and reducing erosion.
Dicamba Details for the 2026 Season
Stephanie Porter cuts through the complexity of dicamba rules for the 2026 season with a clear look at key requirements in Illinois.
Conservation Tillage Protects Soil and Nutrients for Long-Term Productivity
Conservation tillage is proving its value in Illinois, as research from Giovani Preza Fontes shows soybean yields holding steady across no-till, strip-till and conventional systems.
Setting Up Soybeans for Success in 2026 with Tight Margins & Dry Conditions
Illinois Soybean Association agronomist Stephanie Porter, CCA, breaks down current field conditions, drought concerns, and key 2026 soybean decisions—from seed quality and input costs to planting, populations, seed treatments and weed management.
Allelopathy and Weed Suppression Potential of Cereal Rye and Winter Barley
This session explores how cereal rye and winter barley can contribute to weed suppression, offering information for farmers looking to enhance integrated weed management strategies.
New Resource: Field Ready Guides to Help You Tackle Soybean Nematodes
The SCN Coalition has released a new set of Soybean Nematode Field Guides, all in one place, to help farmers quickly identify nematode threats and protect yield.
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