When Planting Is Delayed by Rain—Is It Better Than Planting in Dust?
While a wet spring has delayed planting for many Illinois farmers, Stephanie Porter, CCA, says there’s still time to maximize yield potential by prioritizing corn first, adjusting soybean populations and management, and making strategic in-season decisions as conditions allow.
IL Planting Progress: Smooth Sailing or Still Waiting…
Hear planting updates, replant advice, and weed scouting tips from Illinois Soy Envoys on the latest Field Advisor podcast.
Upcoming Webinar: Pest and Disease Watch Based on Survey Data
Stay ahead of pest and disease pressures this season with field data and expert information from Kelly Estes and Dr. Ahmad Fakhoury.
Research Confirms MRTN’s Accuracy for Nitrogen Rates
Schaefer emphasizes that the study’s findings confirm that high nitrogen rates are unnecessary for achieving high yields.
Court Extends Deadline on EPA’s Insecticide Strategy
Corey Lacey breaks down the latest on the EPA’s Insecticide Strategy, why it matters to Illinois farmers, and how it could change the way you manage your crops.
Upcoming Webinar: Ask the Illinois Soybean Association Agronomy Team
Join the Illinois Soybean Association Agronomy Team for a live Q&A session to discuss the 2025 growing season. Abigail Peterson, CCA, Stacy Zuber, PhD, and Stephanie Porter, CCA, will discuss what to watch for this season and answer questions on crop scouting, field management, and more.
Endangered Species Act Workshops in Illinois
A group of organizations is hosting six workshops across Illinois to discuss policy changes to the Endangered Species Act and its immediate impact on farmers.
2025 Agricultural Commodity Outlook
Agricultural economist Dr. Scott H. Irwin provides analysis on commodity markets in his 2025 Agricultural Commodity Outlook, recorded at the Field Advisor Forum.
How Can Farmers Identify Conservation Practices that Boost Productivity and Sustainability?
Dr. Kaiyu Guan shares an update on ISA checkoff-funded research, highlighting findings on crop rotations and pre-growing season effects.
The “D” Word: Dicamba Do’s and Don’ts for the 2025 Growing Season
In 2024, a court decision forced the EPA to vacate labels for over-the-top dicamba products, leaving growers navigating uncertainty. Now, as Bayer, BASF, and Syngenta await EPA decisions on new labels, Stephanie Porter’s latest blog outlines the must-know do’s and don’ts for dicamba use in the 2025 growing season.
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