Crop Talk with The Short Bald Agronomist
Kelsey Litchfield chats with Matt Montgomery, aka The Short Bald Agronomist, about soybean management, mentorship, personal branding, and how agronomy education is evolving with tech and information overload.
Research Studies Link Between Red Crown Rot and SCN in Soybeans
Illinois research is uncovering how soybean cyst nematode and red crown rot may be teaming up in Illinois fields—and what that means for future soybean management.
How to Avoid Herbicide Carry-Over for Fall Cover Crops
Early-season weather disruptions can increase the risk of herbicide carryover and limit fall cover crop options—IL Soy Envoy Torey Colburn explains what to watch for.
Gene Editing Offers Potential New Path for Managing SCN
Illinois researchers are using CRISPR and RNA sequencing to identify genetic targets that could disrupt soybean cyst nematode reproduction.
Exploring Cover Crops’ Role in Managing SCN Populations
An ongoing study across 13 Illinois field sites is evaluating how different cover crops influence SCN populations to support more effective management strategies.
Tissue Testing Study Uncovers How Nitrogen and Sulfur Impact Soybean Growth
Illinois research is exploring how soybeans take up and move nutrients, and Fred Below shares early findings that can guide smarter in-season fertility decisions.
To Spray or Not to Spray? Making Herbicide Decisions in Dry Conditions
Group 15 herbicides vary in activation thresholds and soil persistence—IL Soy Envoy Seth Wiley shares how to match the right chemistry to field conditions when rain is scarce.
How Sidedressing, Precipitation, and Temperature Affect Soybean Yields
How do conservation practices and weather patterns influence soybean yields? This Illinois Soybean checkoff-funded study is uncovering how nitrogen timing, rainfall, and temperature impact crop performance.
Lake Bloomington Project Targets Nutrient Runoff
See how farmers and researchers are teaming up to tackle nutrient runoff and make a real impact on water quality.
Illinois Study Continues on Waterhemp Resistance to Group 15 Herbicides
IL researchers are taking a closer look at waterhemp’s resistance to Group 15 herbicides to help farmers fine-tune their weed control programs.
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