What in the Waterhemp Do We Spray?
With waterhemp pressure on the rise, IL Soy Envoy Seth Wiley breaks down the most effective herbicide mixes and application tips for northern Illinois.
June Scouting Report: Weather Swings, Weed Pressure and What’s Ahead
On this Field Advisor episode, Kelsey Litchfield and Illinois Soy Envoys discuss early June crop conditions, weed control, cover crop termination, and scouting fields.
Digging Into Soybean Nodulation
IL Soy Envoy Matt Montgomery shares a closer look at the biology behind nodulation—and how it impacts your soybean yield.
Crop Talk with The Short Bald Agronomist
Kelsey Litchfield chats with Matt Montgomery, aka The Short Bald Agronomist, about soybean management, mentorship, personal branding, and how agronomy education is evolving with tech and information overload.
How to Avoid Herbicide Carry-Over for Fall Cover Crops
Early-season weather disruptions can increase the risk of herbicide carryover and limit fall cover crop options—IL Soy Envoy Torey Colburn explains what to watch for.
To Spray or Not to Spray? Making Herbicide Decisions in Dry Conditions
Group 15 herbicides vary in activation thresholds and soil persistence—IL Soy Envoy Seth Wiley shares how to match the right chemistry to field conditions when rain is scarce.
IL Planting Progress: Smooth Sailing or Still Waiting…
Hear planting updates, replant advice, and weed scouting tips from Illinois Soy Envoys on the latest Field Advisor podcast.
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.
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