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.
Which PRE Herbicides Increase Injury Risk in Early-Planted Soybeans?
Early soybean planting can improve yield potential, but Logan Miller explains why certain PRE herbicides may increase the risk of crop injury under cold, wet conditions.
Join a GROW Farmer Forum on Using Cover Crop Mixes for Weed Suppression
Farmers from Illinois and Virginia will share their experience using cover crop mixes to suppress weeds in their operations.
Comprehensive Genetic Library for Soybean Cyst Nematode Could Renew Resistance, Profitability for Soybean Growers
Illinois research on the soybean cyst nematode pangenome is helping scientists better understand the pest’s genetic diversity and how it overcomes resistance.
Winter Barley: A Natural Way to Suppress Weeds
Research from Southern Illinois University indicates that switching to winter barley could suppress weeds with less biomass than cereal rye.
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