Top 5 Early Season Soybean Pests
Illinois Soybean Outreach Agronomist, Stephanie Porter, shares the top five pests you should be scouting for in early planted soybeans.
Current Recommendations for Soybean Pest Management in Illinois
Dr. Nick Seiter presents current recommendations for soybean pest management in Illinois, including updated economic thresholds for defoliating insects, management guidelines for pod feeders (stink bugs and bean leaf beetles), and pest risks following a rye cover crop.
Bean There, Done That: Bean Leaf Beetles After a Moderate Winter
How will the moderate winter affect insect pests this year? Dr. Nathan Kleczewski and Dr. Nick Seiter explain how winter conditions impact the Bean Leaf Beetle (BLB) and what to look for in your fields to determine risk.
Another Reason to Control Weeds
Soy Envoy Leo Rocha continues his soybean pathology series by exploring the dynamics of weeds and soybean cyst nematode.
Maximizing Your Weed Control Success
Soy Envoy Karen Corrigan encourages growers to evaluate each component of their tank mix and consider adding alternative weed control practices to their overall strategy.
April Weather Update: Soil & Storms
Matt Reardon recaps the recent severe weather outbreak and previews the forecast outlook for the spring and summer growing season.
Why Seed Treatment on Soybeans?
Planters are hitting the ground around Illinois. ISA Outreach Agronomist, Stephanie Porter, shares her perspective on soybean seed treatment and how it affects disease, insect pressure, planting population, and more.
Illinois Soybean Assoc. Seeks Request for Proposals
The annual Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) Request for Proposals is open and accepting submissions to conduct work with checkoff funded dollars for fiscal year 2024.
Science for Success Panel
Learn more about their funded projects as well as how to get your hands on up-to-date information to optimize your soybean yield and protect quality.
Early Soybean Planting in April: The Why and How
Before planting in April, Illinois Soybean Association Outreach Agronomist, Stephanie Porter, recommends each farmer identify the risks of planting soybeans early and then plan accordingly. Decisions need to be made on seeding depth, seed treatment, and populations, but also communication is needed on seed arrival, field, and planter preparation, and crop insurance.
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