What is the Ideal Fall Planting Date for Cover Crops?
It's August, and farmers are preparing for harvest, which for some includes planting cover crops. What is the ideal fall planting date and seeding rate for planting cereal rye or clover cover crops in Illinois? Nathan Johanning, Extension Educator with the University of Illinois, has been conducting field trials across the state to answer these questions.
Utilizing Technology to Enhance Soybean Scouting
Blake Patton discusses the use of remote sensing technology to improve soybean scouting.
Is It Worth a Rescue Treatment of Liberty Herbicide in Liberty Tolerant Soybeans to Control Waterhemp?
Soy Envoy Eric Beckett, CCA, advises farmers to consider some key questions before using a rescue treatment of Liberty herbicide to control waterhemp.
Are We Getting Too Much Rain?
Rainfall continues across Illinois, with some areas welcoming the moisture while others face potential excess. The IL Soy Envoys discuss this issue, along with disease pressure and insect reports in corn and soybean fields.
Strategies for Maintaining Crop Yield Among Low Commodity Prices
Dr. Connor Sible presented "Strategies for Crops Among Low Commodity Prices" at a recent field day, covering actionable steps you can take now and what to plan for next spring.
Illinois Farmers Needed: Contribute to Research on Conservation Practices
Prof. Kaiyu Guan’s team at the University of Illinois seeks 20 farmers for a study on conservation practices, offering analysis of the environmental benefits of adopting major climate-smart methods.
Field Talk: Cover Crop Impacts on Soil and Water Management
John Pike, CCA, and Independent Research Agronomist and Consultant, presents a rainfall simulator demonstration and discusses the impact of cover crops on soil and water management.
Corn Leaf Aphids Attack!
Corn leaf aphids are invading corn fields, and wet conditions are leading to an increase in disease. The IL Soy Envoys discuss these challenges, sharing insights on disease and insect pressure, along with other field reports.
Research Update: Injury Potential to Very Early Planted Soybean from Various Soil-Residual Herbicides and Active Ingredients
Logan Miller, a Research Specialist at the University of Illinois, is collaborating with Dr. Aaron Hager on Illinois Soybean Association-funded research to evaluate the injury potential to early planted soybeans from various soil-residual herbicides. He provides an update on the study, detailing the 2024 planting dates, pre-emergence and post-emergence herbicide applications, along with photos to show the progress.
Field Talk: To Spray or Not to Spray Fungicides?
Dr. Boris Camiletti, Plant Pathologist at the University of Illinois Extension, and Dr. Carl Bradley, Plant Pathologist at the University of Kentucky Extension, explore the impact of fungicides on yield. They also share fungicide trials and when to consider an application. This presentation was featured at the Illinois Soybean Association's Field Talk at Rend Lake College on June 20, 2024.
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