Webinar Wrap-Up: Understanding the Endangered Species Act & Its Impact on Pesticide Regulation
Dr. Aaron Hager, Associate Professor at the University of Illinois Crop Sciences, spoke in a recent ILSoyAdvisor webinar about how pesticide registration and regulation will be affected by the ESA. In his presentation, he discussed the regulatory framework that drives the ESA process and predicts how pesticide usage will be become more complex in the future.
ALTA Summer Meeting: Discover the Latest in Soil Testing and Network with Soil Fertility Experts
On August 28 and 29, the Agricultural Laboratory Testing Association will be hosting their summer meeting. Growers and ag industry professionals will learn about soil testing and mingle with soil fertility experts.
Visit the Illinois Soybean Association Agronomy Plot at Farm Progress Show
It's the month of August which means Farm Progress Show is right around the corner. Visit the ISA Agronomy Plot on the grounds and learn about various soybean topics including Soybean Cyst Nematode, soil health, crop scouting, cover crops and weed management.
An Overview of SCN HG Types
Soy Envoy Leo Rocha explains the concept of HG type testing, which measures the ability of SCN populations to reproduce on specific indicator soybean lines. To determine SCN resistance levels on your farm, read more about Rocha's recommendations.
Soybean Update: Red Crown Rot
Join Stu Ellis in an insightful conversation about Red Crown Rot with Stephanie Porter CCA, Outreach Agronomist at Illinois Soybean Association.
Is It Too Early To Start Planning for Next Year?
Soy Envoy Kris Ehler urges farmers to start planning for 2024 as the challenges from the 2023 growing season will influence decisions for next year.
Don’t Let White Mold Take Hold.
White mold is damaging to soybean yields, specifically in the northern region of Illinois. ILSoyAdvisor Soy Envoy Crystal Williams shares critical tips on early identification and proactive measures against this disease.
Tackling Red Crown Rot: Scouting, Diagnosis, and Current Management Strategies
Learn about the growing concern of Red Crown Rot in soybeans, its impact on the crop, and essential scouting tips.
Navigating a New Era: Understanding the Endangered Species Act and Its Impact on Pesticide Regulation
How will the Endangered Species Act (ESA) affect pesticide usage in agriculture? Join Dr. Aaron Hager for this ILSoyAdvisor webinar and learn how the EPA is developing an updated ESA Workplan that addresses the protection of nearly 1,700 threatened and endangered species and their critical habitats while also governing the registration, distribution, sale, and use of pesticides.
Field Day Attracts More Than Heat
The intense heat did not stop more than 45 farmers and industry reps from attending the 2023 Southern Illinois University (SIU) Summer Field Day at Carbondale on Friday, July 14. After missing last year, the field day returned to the research fields of SIU to hear what researchers had learned over the last two years.
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