Is Your Soil Breathing? What CO2 Can Tell Us About Soil Health
Early data from multi-year trials suggests that soil respiration may respond more to timing, region, and crop rotation than to tillage or cover crops.
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.
Soybean Genomics: What’s Next?
Stephanie Porter highlights how breakthroughs in soybean genomics may help farmers boost profitability, tackle pests, and adapt to changing conditions.
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.
Southern Illinois Farmers Needed for ISA Double-Crop Research
Join ISA’s On-Farm Trial Network and help identify the most profitable planting populations for double-crop soybeans in Illinois—sign up today!
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.
Farmer Cooperators Needed for 2026 Soybean Sulfur Management Trials
Join ISA’s On-Farm Trial Network and put sulfur management strategies to the test on your farm—enroll today!
Do Insecticides Really Pay Off? Join On-Farm Research to Find Out
Take part in ISA’s On-Farm Trial Network and help determine which insecticide strategies truly deliver the best return for Illinois farmers—sign up today!
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.


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