Enhancing Soybean Yields: The Impact of Strategic Nutrient Management
This on-farm research project, funded by the Illinois Soybean Association checkoff program, explores the impact of strategic nutrient management on soybean yield across northern and central Illinois, examining various strategies under different conditions such as no-till, strip-till, row spacing, and cover cropping to inform best practices for soybean nutrient management.
Soybean Summit Features Keynotes On High Yield Soybeans and On-Farm Trialing
Learn more about the keynote speakers for the Soybean Summit on February 1st in Champaign. Secure your spot – Register today!
Two Unique Opportunities for Farmers to Advance on Their Conservation Agriculture Journeys
In January, farmers in the Midwest and Mid-South have two valuable opportunities through the One Good Idea platform to enhance soil health, improve water quality, and safeguard profitability.
Livestream the Bloomington Better Beans Event on YouTube
Join us for the first Better Beans event of 2024 at the ISA office in Bloomington on January 11th. The event will be livestreamed on YouTube for those unable to attend in person.
Ten Highlights of My Illinois Soy Envoy Experience
Illinois Soybean Association Outreach Agronomist & CCA, Stephanie Porter, shares her perspective of being an Illinois Soy Envoy and encourages farmers, certified crop advisers, agronomists, and industry professionals to apply.
Year in Review: Unpacking Agronomy Highlights of 2023
Join Kelsey Litchfield and Stephanie Porter on the latest episode of the ILSoyAdvisor podcast as they dive into the challenges and highlights of the 2023 growing season. They will discuss the soybean production issues faced by growers, from herbicide residuals to red crown rot, heightened insect pressure, extreme weather conditions, and more.
WEBINAR: Soybean-Specifics of Soil Health: What Do We Know?
When it comes to soybeans, are there specific considerations for soil health? In this webinar, Dr. Andrew Margenot with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, reviews reasons for anticipating soybean-specific considerations on soil health processes and management and methods for testing soil health.
Register Today for Soybean Summit on February 1st
Join Illinois Soybean Association at the annual Soybean Summit in Champaign for the latest in soybean production. Attendees will be updated on cover crop trends, secrets to high-yield soybean farming, 2024’s chemical supply chain, and soybean pest management. Register today!
Comparing Direct Costs of Soybean Production in the United States and Brazil
The direct costs of soybean production in the Brazilian State of Mato Grosso have increased at a similar rate to those in Illinois since 2016. Direct input costs in Brazil reached record levels for the 2022/2023 crop season and are projected to decline for the 2023/2024 crop season. Overall, the direct costs to produce soybeans have been higher in Mato Grosso than in Illinois. Today’s article compares trends in the direct costs of soybean production in major production regions of Brazil and the United States, the world’s largest soybean producers and exporters.
Application Opens for 2024 Soy Envoy Class
The Soy Envoy program, an initiative by ILSoyAdvisor and the Illinois Soybean Association, features seasoned experts in the soybean industry offering valuable insights to Illinois soybean farmers. Agronomists, certified crop advisers, farmers, and industry professionals are welcome to apply.
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