What Old Wineskins Teach Us About 2025’s Dry Soybean Harvest
What do ancient wineskins have to do with soybean pods? IL Soy Envoy Matt Montgomery connects a timeless parable to a timely harvest challenge.
2025: The Tale of Two Soybean Pods and Yield
Stephanie Porter, CCA, shares why two-seeded pods are showing up across Illinois—and why Mother Nature isn’t the only factor.
September Scouting Report – Harvest Begins!
As harvest kicks off, our IL Soy Envoys share early headlines from the field—from this season’s disease observations to yield checks across Illinois.
Prioritize Grain Bin Safety This Harvest
Every second counts in a grain bin emergency. ISG invites you to a September 23 webinar focused on prevention, preparedness, and keeping farm families safe.
Phantom Yield Loss, Test Weight and Harvest Decisions
On the Field Advisor Podcast, Dr. Connor Sible discusses soybean sulfur trials, tissue testing, phantom yield loss in corn, harvest challenges, and farmer involvement in research.
Dicamba Decisions, Glyphosate Debates, and the MAHA Report
Experts break down the latest on pesticide regulations, dicamba and glyphosate updates, applicator training, and what farmers need to know heading into harvest and fertilizer decisions.
This Harvest Season is Shaping Up to Be Another Dry One
On the Field Advisor Podcast, Matt Reardon breaks down harvest weather trends, soil moisture, hurricane season, and his forecast for the weeks ahead.
Standability Will Be Huge This Year With Harvest Approaching
Cooler weather is helping crops finish, but disease pressure and standability concerns make harvest scouting critical—listen to the latest Field Advisor podcast episode.
Soybean Double-Crop Systems Can Be Improved with Earlier Maturing Wheat Varieties
Dr. Jessica Rutkoski is studying wheat varieties to enhance productivity in double-crop systems, enable earlier soybean planting, and improve wheat maturity classification.
University of Illinois Breeding and Variety Trial Panel
Dr. Jessica Rutkoski and Dr. Eliana Monteverde discuss data from the University of Illinois Variety Trial program for wheat and soybeans and answer audience questions.
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