Planting Progress Report: Addressing Henbit Concerns, Cover Crop Termination, Pest Alerts, and More.
In this podcast episode, the ILSoyAdvisor Soy Envoys launch a new series, offering updates on statewide field conditions. They focus on concerns such as henbit control, cover crop termination, and reports of black cutworms and armyworms. Additionally, they discuss planting progress, currently at 2% for corn and soybeans (as of 4/7), attributing the delay to precipitation and cooler nighttime temperatures.
Does Soybean Planting Depth Really Matter for High Yields?
In this blog post, ILSoyAdvisor Soy Envoy, Drew Beckman, emphasizes the importance of soybean planting depth, highlighting the impact on emergence and susceptibility to seedling diseases. Read more about his recommendations on planting depth before hitting the fields this planting season.
Early Planted Soybeans: Let’s Talk About Emergence
It’s been proven that early planted soybeans has its yield advantages. However, Shelby Weckel, ILSoyAdvisor Soy Envoy and Ehler Brothers Seed Sales Agronomist, recommends growers pay closer attention to the timing of soybean emergence during this planting season.
Meet This Year’s Soy Envoy Class!
Meet the newest members of this year's Soy Envoy class! In this video, learn about their backgrounds, motivation for joining the program, agronomic knowledge, surprising field discoveries, and more.
Early Soybean Planting Success
Kelly Robertson, Owner of Precision Crop Services and ILSoyAdvisor Soy Envoy, discusses field conditions for planting soybeans early and the factors that can potentially reduce yields. He examines various scenarios and shares insights from planting into different soil conditions.
ILSoyAdvisor Soy Envoys Selected For 2024 Growing Season
Six certified crop advisers and agronomists will serve as ILSoyAdvisor Soy Envoys for the 2024 growing season. They will provide updates from around the state through the Field Notes blog and ILSoyAdvisor Crop Report.
Illinois Soy Envoy Application Closes February 2nd
Illinois Soy Envoys, a team of seasoned soybean industry experts, share valuable agronomic insights with Illinois farmers through articles, videos, and interviews. Apply today for this program!
Ten Highlights of My Illinois Soy Envoy Experience
Illinois Soybean Association Outreach Agronomist & CCA, Stephanie Porter, shares her perspective of being an Illinois Soy Envoy and encourages farmers, certified crop advisers, agronomists, and industry professionals to apply.
Application Opens for 2024 Soy Envoy Class
The Soy Envoy program, an initiative by ILSoyAdvisor and the Illinois Soybean Association, features seasoned experts in the soybean industry offering valuable insights to Illinois soybean farmers. Agronomists, certified crop advisers, farmers, and industry professionals are welcome to apply.
Should I Rely on Residuals? Plus White Mold Concerns, Soil Fertility Recommendations, Harvest Reports, and More
Is the finish in sight? A new podcast episode delivers a harvest and yield report while also discussing white mold concerns, soil testing, and not discounting the use of residual herbicides. Tune in!
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