Herbicide Carryover and Cover Crops: Understanding the Risk
When a cover crop struggles, dry weather and planting conditions often take the blame, but residual herbicides may be part of the story. Certified Crop Advisor Torey Colburn explains the factors that influence herbicide carryover risk and shares practical guidance to help farmers evaluate potential issues before they affect cover crop establishment.
North Central Soybean Research Program Announces Funded Projects for 2027
From targeted sprayers and bioherbicides to AI-driven decision tools, soybean farmers across 13 states will benefit from 11 newly funded and renewed NCSRP research projects focused on solving some of the industry's biggest production challenges.
Use Your Illinois Checkoff Advantage: Submit Samples for Free SCN Testing
Know your SCN numbers before next season. Take advantage of free SCN egg testing from the Illinois Soybean Association and University of Illinois to assess risk, protect yield potential, and make more informed soybean variety and management decisions.
Illinois Soybean Research Review Highlights Results from the 2025 Growing Season
See how your Illinois Soybean Checkoff dollars are working for you with results from 24 farmer-focused research projects, and discover practical insights from the 2025 growing season that can help inform decisions on your farm.
Understanding Current Soybean Seed Quality Problems
Harvesting soybeans with unusual discoloration or seed damage this fall? Understanding the difference between cosmetic and quality-impacting issues can help explain dockage decisions and set expectations at delivery.
Grow Your Ground Game
ISA's Darby Danzl and Whitney Miller share updates about ISA's partnership with USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
Elevate Your Cover Crop Game
Think cover crops cost more than they’re worth? IL Soy Envoy Tim Laatsch, CCA, shares five management moves that can turn cover crop headaches into healthier soils, stronger returns and long-term farm success.
Purple Seed Stain on the Rise in 2026
Purple seed stain is showing up in more soybean fields this season. Learn what’s driving the increase, how to identify it, and what it could mean for seed quality and marketing.
Ready, Set, Harvest! Put Desiccation to the Test
Could soybean desiccation be the key to protecting yield and beating unpredictable fall weather? Join Illinois farmers and researchers as they put this emerging harvest management tool to the test.
ISA On-Farm Trial Network Seeks Farmers Interested in Insecticide Trials
Help shape the future of soybean insect management by participating in a 2027 ISA On-Farm Trial Network study. Farmers can work alongside University of Illinois researchers to test insecticide strategies and uncover insights that improve decision-making and profitability.
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