Disease Management Considerations: Phytophthora, White Mold and More
In this Better Beans presentation, Dr. Martin Chilvers explains the widespread incidence of soybean vein necrosis virus in 2023, the limited occurrence of tar spot, the persistence of white mold amid drought, and shares management practices for phytophthora and white mold.
The Challenge: Winning Against Weeds
In this Better Beans presentation, Meaghan Anderson highlights how rapidly waterhemp resistance is outpacing herbicide development. She emphasizes the need for custom herbicide programs and for farmers to adopt non-chemical strategies.
Is It Time To Up Your “Soil Health Game” With Livestock?
A regional project called “Match Made In Heaven: Livestock + Crops” is surveying farmers to learn about a growing movement to reintegrate crop and livestock systems in the cornbelt.
Wheat Genetics and Management Considerations for Double-Crop Bean Success
Explore the profitability of wheat and double-crop soybeans with Dr. Jessica Rutkoski in this Better Beans presentation. Learn about wheat harvest strategies, scab control, and methods to enhance yields.
Highlights and Results from the 2nd Annual Soybean Summit Student Research Poster Competition
Jennifer Jones recaps the annual Soybean Summit, spotlighting Illinois college students and their soybean production research. Students had the unique opportunity to present research to farmers and industry members.
Soybean Stem Diseases in Illinois
In this Better Beans presentation, Dr. Jason Bond provides an update on a research project funded by IL Soybean, focusing on soybean stem diseases. He covers the collection of samples, shares results, and discusses incidences of specific diseases including anthracnose, SDS, charcoal rot, and more throughout the state.
Optimizing Your Weed Control Strategies for Success
Exploring effective weed management strategies, Dr. Karla Gage presents on weed control and integrated approaches at the Illinois Soybean Association's Better Beans event held at Rend Lake College in southern Illinois.
Sulfur Foundations in High Yield Soybeans
Dr. Shaun Casteel discusses intentional soybean management, beginning with establishing a solid foundation and then expanding into different production practices. He also covers considerations for sulfur management in connection to high yield soybean planting, field conditions, and other synergies.
What are Climate Smart Agricultural Commodities, and How Do Soybeans Fit In?
In this webinar, Dr. Andrew Margenot will provide an introduction to climate-smart agriculture and agricultural commodities, how soybeans fit into this paradigm, and considerations for Illinois soybean producers in navigating climate-smart commodity markets.
From Field to Future: Lessons from the 2023 Growing Season
From drought to "root rot mania," Stephanie Porter, CCA and Illinois Soybean Association Outreach Agronomist, takes a retrospective look at the 2023 growing season. Watch her presentation from the Bloomington Better Beans event.
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