Sulfur in Soybeans: What We Learned from the 2025 ISA On-Farm Trial Network
Stephanie Porter breaks down results from 2025 Illinois On-Farm Trial Network locations to explain when sulfur can boost soybean yields and why the answer is not always straightforward.
Stem Watch: Tracking Soybean Pests Across Illinois
A multiyear, Illinois Soybean Checkoff-funded effort is using statewide data to identify soybean stem pest trends across Illinois and what they signal for 2026.
Double-crop Soybean Management Practices – Project Report
As wheat-soybean double-cropping expands north in Illinois, Giovani Preza Fontes shares field trial data on soybean maturity selection, seeding rate and fertility management.
Cover Crops and Soil Health for Better Crop Fertility Decisions
University research and field experience come together to examine how cover crop choices influence nitrogen availability, fertilizer needs, and soil function.
Upcoming Webinar: Cover Crops and Soil Health for Better Crop Fertility Decisions
As cover crops and soil health take on greater importance in crop management, this webinar will discuss their influence on nutrient management and soil function.
Why Planting Date Changes the Link Between Soil Tests and Soybean Yield
Marcos Loman presents data showing how planting timing alters the relationship between soil test values and soybean yield response.
Attend the 2026 Field Advisor Forum
For those looking to dive deeper into agronomic data and refine management strategies, attend the Field Advisor Forum on Thursday, Jan. 15 at Atkins Golf Club at the University of Illinois in Urbana.
2025: Year of Extreme Weather, Corn Disease and Worry in Illinois
A season of swings and stress—Stephanie Porter, CCA, recaps 2025’s weather and crop production challenges.
Cover Crop Results Are In! What Did We Learn from This Season?
Illinois trial data show how cover crop species, seeding rates, planting dates and termination timing influenced biomass production and soybean yields.
Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership Seeking Applicants for Soil Health Leadership Program
Accepted applicants will have the opportunity to grow their soil health understanding and expand their professional network.
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