The Economics of Soy and Sulfur
Darby Danzl reinforces the importance of evaluating sulfur not only from a yield standpoint in soybean fields but also through an economic lens.
Dicamba Is Back — Here’s What the New EPA Decision Means for Illinois Farmers
From federal dicamba rulings to Illinois-level pesticide legislation, there’s a lot moving. KJ joins the Field Advisor podcast to unpack what it means for farmers.
The Final Drive: Tackling Late Season Soybean Challenges
From uneven maturity to harvest aids, Dr. Rachel Vann breaks down late-season soybean factors that can impact harvest timing and grain quality.
Stress Tested: What Makes or Breaks Soybean
When stress hits your soybeans, what actually matters for yield? Watch this presentation from Purdue University soybean specialist Dr. Shaun Casteel.
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.
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.
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