Looking to 2026 with a Little Hope
IL Soy Envoy Mike Wilson offers practical guidance for planning 2026 inputs, focusing on genetics, crop protection, and soil health to help farmers make steady, informed decisions in a tough economic year.
Let’s Talk About 2025 (Briefly), Then Move On to 2026
As harvest winds down for some and continues for others, hear the IL Soy Envoys’ take on yields, drought impacts, and what’s ahead for 2026.
What Old Wineskins Teach Us About 2025’s Dry Soybean Harvest
What do ancient wineskins have to do with soybean pods? IL Soy Envoy Matt Montgomery connects a timeless parable to a timely harvest challenge.
September Scouting Report – Harvest Begins!
As harvest kicks off, our IL Soy Envoys share early headlines from the field—from this season’s disease observations to yield checks across Illinois.
When Cover Crop Plans Meet Dry Conditions
With drought tightening its grip across Illinois, cover crop decisions are anything but straightforward—should you plant now or wait? IL Soy Envoy Torey Colburn, CCA, explains.
Standability Will Be Huge This Year With Harvest Approaching
Cooler weather is helping crops finish, but disease pressure and standability concerns make harvest scouting critical—listen to the latest Field Advisor podcast episode.
Cracking the Code: Why Drones Work in Fungicide Applications
Drones are proving to be a reliable tool for fungicide applications—Matt Montgomery digs into how coverage, canopy movement, and spray quality make it work.
Cover Crops: Another Mode of Action
IL Soy Envoy Torey Colburn shares a Northern Illinois crop update on soil moisture, disease management, cover crop aerial seeding, and weed suppression on the Field Advisor Podcast.
Genetic Modification Hits the ’90s — and American Agriculture — Hard!
IL Soy Envoy Mike Wilson shares his firsthand perspective on how the 1990s transformed farming and set the stage for today’s ag innovations and challenges.
How Aerial Imagery Is Changing Yield Forecasting
IL Soy Envoy Haley Brokate of Illini FS shares her experience using aerial imagery to guide yield forecasting weeks before harvest begins.
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