Tracking Nitrate Concentrations in the Upper Embarras River for the Past 30 Years
In this video, Lowell Gentry shares 30 years of nitrate data from the Upper Embarras River and trends in nitrate loss.
The People Behind the Platform
Meet the ISA Agronomy Team—Certified Crop Advisers, Illinois farmers, industry experts, and dedicated professionals sharing a passion for supporting Illinois soybean farmers.
Partnership Strengthens NRCS Outreach in Illinois, Boosting Farmer Access to Conservation Funding
Funding from the Illinois Soybean Association and USDA-NRCS will support growers’ ability to increase carbon sequestration and reduce greenhouse gases.
2025 Illinois Soybean Production Research Preview
Jennifer Jones spotlights 2025 Illinois Soybean checkoff-funded research projects, now featured on the new and improved Field Advisor platform for streamlined access to key agronomic information and project developments.
How Can Conservation Benefits Be Measured for Illinois Soybean Farmers?
This ISA checkoff funded research will equip Illinois farmers with scientific data on how conservation practices impact yields, emissions, soil carbon, and nitrogen, helping them make informed decisions and explore ecosystem marketplace opportunities.
How Breeders are Evaluating Soybean Varieties for Early Planting
What's the best soybean variety for your planting schedule? IL Soy Envoy Craig Grafton, CCA, shares information from breeding trials, showing how different varieties perform in early and late planting conditions.
Farmer Cooperators Needed for 2025 Insecticide Trials
Have you considered your return on investment from insecticide seed treatments or foliar applications? Join Dr. Nick Seiter and ISA's On-Farm Trial Network for field trials in 2025! Test your preferred preventative insect control methods against an untreated control and see how they perform.
Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership Develops Financial Incentive Database
The Financial Incentives Database (FIND) tool was developed by ISAP to share financial payment opportunities that are available for adopting conservation practices such as cover crops, saturated buffers, and constructed wetlands.
Insecticides on Soybeans: What Yields the Best Results?
Which pest control methods actually pay off in your fields? Dr. Nick Seiter’s Illinois Soybean checkoff-funded research tracks pest populations and evaluates the ROI of insecticides at key growth stages.
Effective Plans for Controlling Weeds and Volunteer Corn
Join IL Soy Envoy Karen Corrigan in her latest video as she shares fundamental strategies for effective weed control and managing volunteer corn in soybeans to protect crop yield.