Dry Conditions and Yield Predictions
We know what happens when soybeans are planted in dry conditions, they simply cannot germinate. That has not been the case this past spring, [...]
Evaluating Soybean Plots to Set Yourself Up for Success in 2021
If you have lived for very long in an area where soybeans are grown, you’ve likely passed more soybean plots than you care to [...]
Consider Livestock Feed Value When Selecting Soybean Varieties
On a recent Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) trade mission I sat down with a soybean buyer in Bangkok, Thailand, anticipating a friendly and productive [...]
Balancing Beneficial Insects in Soybeans
Insects are everywhere. For every man, woman and child on the face of the earth there are 200 million insects. In honor of National [...]
PODCAST: Soybean Replant and Late Planting Considerations
CCA Soy Envoy, Ashley McEwen, joins the podcast this week to give an update on soybean planting and replanting from her area of Illinois. [...]
I Planted Beans Early, Now I’ll Set Yield Records, Right?
Many farmers in the state of Illinois planted this year’s soybean crop earlier than ever before. Near-perfect soil conditions in early April, coupled with [...]
Soybean Replant Factors
So far 2020 has brought Illinois agriculture several challenges that could impact the quality of a viable soybean stand. When making replant decisions, it’s [...]
PODCAST: Soybean Management in the 2020 Growing Season
CCA Soy Envoy, Jason Haegele, joins the show as we dive into how soybean mangement decisions have shifted since the planting season began. Outside [...]
Wheat Quality Considerations
The wheat crop in southern Illinois has been through a lot since last fall but has seemed to persevere, and the yield outlook is [...]
Hang On And Be Prepared
This article was originally published in the May issue of Soy Perspectives magazine. Say Hello to New Information The 2020 Soybean Summit drew a [...]