Tissue Testing: Is It Worth the Effort?
Illinois Soybean Checkoff-funded research is taking a closer look at soybean tissue testing—Dr. Connor Sible shares early findings from year one, including the challenges, opportunities, and what it could mean for understanding nutrient needs in soybean.
Upcoming Webinar: Ask the Illinois Soybean Association Agronomy Team
Join the Illinois Soybean Association Agronomy Team for a live Q&A session to discuss the 2025 growing season. Abigail Peterson, CCA, Stacy Zuber, PhD, and Stephanie Porter, CCA, will discuss what to watch for this season and answer questions on crop scouting, field management, and more.
Soybean Planting Playbook
This episode covers soybean planting in both conventional and no-till systems, seeding rate adjustments, weed control strategies, and how last fall’s dry harvest may impact seed quality.
2024 Soybean Disease Loss Estimates from the United States and Ontario, Canada
The latest report from Crop Protection Network estimates 2024 soybean yield losses from diseases across major U.S. soybean states and Ontario, Canada, including losses from foliar diseases, stem diseases, nematodes, seedling blights and grain diseases.
Soybean Seeding Rate: How Low Can You Go?
Fine-tuning soybean seeding rates can maximize yield potential while balancing costs—Stephanie Porter, CCA, shares what factors to consider before making your final decision.
Topple Weeds with a PRE-POST Combo
Illinois Soybean checkoff funded research shows that a preemergence and a postemergence herbicide combination provided the best weed control outcome for early planted soybean.
A Reminder about 2,4-D Formulations
Dr. Aaron Hager provides important information on 2,4-D herbicide application for growers and applicators.
Science for Success: Bringing Soybean Research to Life
Dr. Giovani Preza Fontes highlights Science for Success, a resource focused on soybean best management practices, ongoing research, and nationwide trial collaborations.
Crop Protection Network: 10 Years of Extension
Daren Mueller provides an overview of the Crop Protection Network and its farmer-focused tools, along with information on fungicide stewardship and soybean diseases.
Soybean Sustainability Metrics: Preliminary Results from Illinois Field Trials
Dr. Andrew Margenot shares preliminary findings on soil health, water quality, and climate impact from two seasons of Illinois field trials.
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