No Yield Increase from Insecticide Treatments in Year One of Study
A new multi-year study aims to help farmers make more informed, cost-effective insecticide decisions.
Year Two Study Examines Herbicide Effects on Early Soybeans
First-year results showed PPO herbicide injury can be an issue with early planting, but temperature and rain after planting had the biggest impact on injury.
IL Soy Envoy Spotlight: Haley Brokate
Hear from IL Soy Envoy Haley Brokate as she shares her perspective on herbicide resistance, labor challenges, and soybean management—listen to the Field Advisor Podcast for what’s happening in the field.
SCN Testing Reveals Hotspots of Concern in Illinois Soybean Fields
Soybean cyst nematode may be out of sight, but it might be in your fields—see the latest update from the Illinois Soybean Association’s free SCN testing program.
Your Agronomy Questions, Answered
Missed the live Q&A? Here's what you need to know for the 2025 growing season—sulfur tips, weed control, cover crop management, and more!
7 Rainy Sundays? A Look at the Spring Forecast and Summer Outlook
Get the latest spring forecast and hear how 2025’s wild weather patterns—including wind, rain, and drought—are shaping planting season in this latest podcast episode with Matt Reardon.
Court Extends Deadline on EPA’s Insecticide Strategy
Corey Lacey breaks down the latest on the EPA’s Insecticide Strategy, why it matters to Illinois farmers, and how it could change the way you manage your crops.
Farming Flashback: 1970s Soybean Management
IL Soy Envoy Mike Wilson kicks off planting season with a look back at how soybean farming has changed since the '70s—from moldboard plows and 38-inch rows to seed beans and steel cultivators.
IL Soy Envoy Spotlight: Byron Hendrix
IL Soy Envoy Byron Hendrix, CCA, shares his recommendations on weed control, herbicide resistance, and the value of working with a CCA.
Illinois Soybean Breeding Project Advances with Promising Results
Read the 2024 SOYLEIC harvest update and how this ISA checkoff-funded project is growing yield potential and market value for Illinois soybeans.