Is It Worth a Rescue Treatment of Liberty Herbicide in Liberty Tolerant Soybeans to Control Waterhemp?
Soy Envoy Eric Beckett, CCA, advises farmers to consider some key questions before using a rescue treatment of Liberty herbicide to control waterhemp.
Are We Getting Too Much Rain?
Rainfall continues across Illinois, with some areas welcoming the moisture while others face potential excess. The IL Soy Envoys discuss this issue, along with disease pressure and insect reports in corn and soybean fields.
Strategies for Maintaining Crop Yield Among Low Commodity Prices
Dr. Connor Sible presented "Strategies for Crops Among Low Commodity Prices" at a recent field day, covering actionable steps you can take now and what to plan for next spring.
Corn Leaf Aphids Attack!
Corn leaf aphids are invading corn fields, and wet conditions are leading to an increase in disease. The IL Soy Envoys discuss these challenges, sharing insights on disease and insect pressure, along with other field reports.
Research Update: Injury Potential to Very Early Planted Soybean from Various Soil-Residual Herbicides and Active Ingredients
Logan Miller, a Research Specialist at the University of Illinois, is collaborating with Dr. Aaron Hager on Illinois Soybean Association-funded research to evaluate the injury potential to early planted soybeans from various soil-residual herbicides. He provides an update on the study, detailing the 2024 planting dates, pre-emergence and post-emergence herbicide applications, along with photos to show the progress.
Field Talk: To Spray or Not to Spray Fungicides?
Dr. Boris Camiletti, Plant Pathologist at the University of Illinois Extension, and Dr. Carl Bradley, Plant Pathologist at the University of Kentucky Extension, explore the impact of fungicides on yield. They also share fungicide trials and when to consider an application. This presentation was featured at the Illinois Soybean Association's Field Talk at Rend Lake College on June 20, 2024.
Top Ten Things You Need to Know After Slugfest 2024
Did you or someone you know experience extensive slug damage in soybean fields this spring? The mild winter and prolonged cool, cloudy, and wet weather of spring 2024 led to a surge in slug populations, particularly in fields with high slug numbers last fall. Stephanie Porter, CCA, shares observations from "Slugfest 2024."
More Rain…Now What?
Illinois experienced significant rainfall this week, including a derecho that brought substantial precipitation to several areas. How will this impact the crops? Our IL Soy Envoys share their insights on the situation, along with updates on fungicide applications, pollination challenges, corn leaf aphids, soybean diseases, and more.
Protecting the Solar Panels from Defoliation
Insect feeding is a yearly occurrence in soybean fields throughout Illinois, often going unnoticed until it becomes severe. IL Soy Envoy Shelby Weckel, CCA, discusses insect scouting and how to evaluate the threshold for control measures.
Phytophthora In Your Fields? Why You Need to Start Planning for 2025
After several weeks of heavy rain, Stephanie Porter, CCA, has been receiving calls about sparse soybean stands in certain fields. If hail, slugs, herbicides, or human error aren’t to blame, what else could be causing the problem? Find out in our latest blog post.
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