Turning Point: How the 1980s Reshaped American Agriculture
From weed control breakthroughs to financial crisis, IL Soy Envoy Mike Wilson reflects on the 1980s—one of the most transformational and trying decades in modern farming.
Mike Wilson on Biologicals, Sulfur, and Smarter Soybean Management
In this episode of the Field Advisor Podcast, Mike Wilson shares decades of soybean knowledge—from biologicals and sulfur to specialty products and practical yield strategies.
Tackling Winter Annual Weeds with Integrated Strategies
Winter annual weeds like henbit are becoming a bigger problem across Illinois—learn what’s driving the increase and how integrated strategies like fall herbicides and cover crops can help you take back control.
IL Soy Envoy Spotlight: Haley Brokate
Hear from IL Soy Envoy Haley Brokate as she shares her perspective on herbicide resistance, labor challenges, and soybean management—listen to the Field Advisor Podcast for what’s happening in the field.
Time to Rethink Tillage and Spray Applications for Windier Springs
Eric Beckett urges farmers and applicators to act with caution during windy conditions, warning that poorly timed tillage or spraying could result in damaging consequences both in the field and in the public eye.
Farming Flashback: 1970s Soybean Management
IL Soy Envoy Mike Wilson kicks off planting season with a look back at how soybean farming has changed since the '70s—from moldboard plows and 38-inch rows to seed beans and steel cultivators.
IL Soy Envoy Spotlight: Byron Hendrix
IL Soy Envoy Byron Hendrix, CCA, shares his recommendations on weed control, herbicide resistance, and the value of working with a CCA.
Illinois Soybean Association Announces 2025 IL Soy Envoy Class
The Illinois Soybean Association has named six agronomic professionals to its 2025 IL Soy Envoy class. These experts will serve from April through October, providing actionable information, crop reports, and in-field updates via FieldAdvisor.org to help Illinois soybean farmers improve yields and profitability.
Weeding Out The Bias in Ag Retail & Crop Consulting
In this episode of the Field Advisor Podcast, Kelsey Litchfield chats with agronomists Eric Beckett and Karen Corrigan about unbiased crop consulting and data-driven decisions.
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.
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