How Cover Crops Are Affecting SCN Levels in Illinois Fields
Could certain cover crops serve as an effective management tool against soybean cyst nematode—or might some practices be contributing to higher SCN pressure? Ongoing Illinois research is shedding light on the complex relationship.
What in the Waterhemp Do We Spray?
With waterhemp pressure on the rise, IL Soy Envoy Seth Wiley breaks down the most effective herbicide mixes and application tips for northern Illinois.
Site-Specific Management Offers Economic Edge for Soybean Growers
ISA checkoff-funded research shows that site-specific management and biologicals can increase soybean meal value—helping farmers compete in quality-driven markets.
Excessive Rainfall Strains Growing Season for Southern Illinois Farmers
In this episode, Kelly Robertson of Precision Crop Services, LLC talks about the agronomic and economic consequences of excessive rainfall in Southern Illinois—listen now for a breakdown of delayed planting, stand issues, disease pressure, insurance challenges, and wheat harvest setbacks.
Refining Soybean Management After Cereal Rye
Could managing nitrogen and sulfur be the key to protecting soybean yield after cereal rye? Learn what ISA checkoff-funded research is uncovering in this study.
Farmers Needed for Red Crown Rot Detection Study
Help advance early detection of red crown rot—researchers need farmer participants to test a new satellite-based model that’s showing promising results.
June Scouting Report: Weather Swings, Weed Pressure and What’s Ahead
On this Field Advisor episode, Kelsey Litchfield and Illinois Soy Envoys discuss early June crop conditions, weed control, cover crop termination, and scouting fields.
Illinois Soybean Growers Invited to Help Shape Climate Tools for Ag Production
Illinois soybean growers are invited to a workshop on July 30 to help shape new climate tools that support smarter, more resilient farming decisions.
Tracking Soybean Stem Diseases and Pests in Illinois
Researchers in Illinois are tracking stem diseases and insect pests in soybeans as part of a multi-year effort to better understand what’s emerging in the state’s fields.
Digging Into Soybean Nodulation
IL Soy Envoy Matt Montgomery shares a closer look at the biology behind nodulation—and how it impacts your soybean yield.
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