How Much Cereal Rye Biomass Is Too Much?
Ongoing research is pinpointing how cereal rye biomass levels, driven by timing and seeding rates, affect soybean stand and overall crop success.
Research Studies Link Between Red Crown Rot and SCN in Soybeans
Illinois research is uncovering how soybean cyst nematode and red crown rot may be teaming up in Illinois fields—and what that means for future soybean management.
Gene Editing Offers Potential New Path for Managing SCN
Illinois researchers are using CRISPR and RNA sequencing to identify genetic targets that could disrupt soybean cyst nematode reproduction.
Exploring Cover Crops’ Role in Managing SCN Populations
An ongoing study across 13 Illinois field sites is evaluating how different cover crops influence SCN populations to support more effective management strategies.
Tissue Testing Study Uncovers How Nitrogen and Sulfur Impact Soybean Growth
Illinois research is exploring how soybeans take up and move nutrients, and Fred Below shares early findings that can guide smarter in-season fertility decisions.
How Sidedressing, Precipitation, and Temperature Affect Soybean Yields
How do conservation practices and weather patterns influence soybean yields? This Illinois Soybean checkoff-funded study is uncovering how nitrogen timing, rainfall, and temperature impact crop performance.
Lake Bloomington Project Targets Nutrient Runoff
See how farmers and researchers are teaming up to tackle nutrient runoff and make a real impact on water quality.
Illinois Study Continues on Waterhemp Resistance to Group 15 Herbicides
IL researchers are taking a closer look at waterhemp’s resistance to Group 15 herbicides to help farmers fine-tune their weed control programs.
Illinois Study Puts 16 Biological Products to the Test Against Red Crown Rot
Red crown rot is an emerging threat—see how Illinois research is testing 16 biological seed treatments to protect soybeans and guide future management recommendations.
No Yield Increase from Insecticide Treatments in Year One of Study
A new multi-year study aims to help farmers make more informed, cost-effective insecticide decisions.