2023 Farm Bill
In his in-depth examination, Andrew Larson, the Director of Government Relations & Strategy, explores the crucial components of the 2023 Farm Bill, shedding light on key priorities such as research funding and crop insurance.
Navigating the Conservation Funding Space
In the June edition of The Illinois Field & Bean, Megan Miller, the ISA Agronomy Programs Manager, dives into the realm of conservation and its associated funding.
To Spray or Not to Spray
Karen Corrigan, ILSoyAdvisor Soy Envoy, discusses the factors to consider when deciding whether or not to spray herbicides, such as weed pressure, crop growth stages, and weather conditions.
In the Field, On Your Side: ILSoyAdvisor Featured in IL Field & Bean Magazine
The June issue of Illinois Field & Bean, dedicated to ILSoyAdvisor, will soon be arriving in mailboxes. It features articles from the 2023 Soy Envoy class, an agronomy update from the Illinois Soybean Association, information on conservation programs and the ILSoyAdvisor Carbon & Date Guidebook, a behind-the-scenes look at ILSoyAdvisor, and columns from various ISA staff members and a board member.
Benchmarking and Integrating Soil Health, Water Quality and Climate-Smart Footprints of IL Soybeans
This project aims to identify best practices and metrics for soil health, water quality, and climate impact in soybean farming from 2023 to 2027. The findings will benefit soybean farmers, policy makers, and carbon credit markets, informing practice-based recommendations for implementing soil health, water quality-protective practices, and exploring carbon markets.
Wheat Tour: Calculating Estimated Wheat Yield For 2023 Harvest
Illinois Soybean Association Agronomy Intern, Shelby Stoner, reports from the 2023 Wheat Plot Tour in Southern Illinois.
The Fate of Soybeans During Drought
The panic of a looming drought has caused great concern. Illinois Soybean Association Outreach Agronomist, Stephanie Porter, reports on dry field and crop conditions and the observations of slow germination to nutrient deficiency symptoms. The good news is soybeans can adapt in times of moisture stress.
The New Frontier of Weed Control for Early Planted Soybeans
In 2021 and 2022, Dr. Aaron Hager at the University of Illinois conducted research to establish a sound weed management program for very early planted soybeans. Read about the research and conclusions on this study as you make weed management decisions throughout the growing season.
Variety Trials Equip Illinois Farmers With Data For Seed Purchase Decisions
The ISA Checkoff Program funds the University of Illinois Crop Science Variety Trials in protein and oil testing. Farmers can use the data to decide to grow varieties with elevated quality characteristics and capitalize on premium pricing opportunities.
Beetlejuice: “It’s Showtime”
Stephanie Porter takes us field scouting and the discovery of several ground beetles. She explains more about these insects and how they provide biological control of other insects on farms.
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