Keeping Corn Diseases at Bay or Away, Especially After a Rainy Day
Corn disease pressure is on the rise as Stephanie Porter shares what to watch for, how late to spray and how to avoid misdiagnoses.
Red Crown Rot Symptoms Emerging in Illinois Soybeans
Red crown rot symptoms are surfacing in Illinois soybeans—scout now to identify and manage this emerging threat.
Illinois Soybean Cyst Nematode Survey Results
Soybean cyst nematode is adapting to the widely used PI 88788 — the annual insights report reveals Illinois survey results to help farmers assess SCN levels and refine management decisions.
“We’re in the Garden Spot Right Now”
Brandon Hall, CCA, joins the Field Advisor Podcast to share how timely rains, disease management, and weed control are driving crop performance across West Central Illinois this season.
Scouting for Soybean Diseases with Stephanie Porter
Stephanie Porter, CCA, explains which soybean diseases to watch for — including frogeye leaf spot, SDS, and red crown rot — and shares how to scout for and manage them effectively.
Year One Results from Multi-Year Insect Pest and Yield Study
This ISA checkoff-funded study evaluated the frequency with which insecticides preserve soybean yield in Illinois and identified the key insect pests contributing to yield loss.
Considering a Fungicide Application by Drone? You’re Not Alone – Part 2
In part two, Stephanie Porter, CCA, shares 2023 Purdue research comparing drone and ground rig fungicide applications, highlighting coverage, disease control, and yield results.
Considering a Fungicide Application by Drone? You’re Not Alone – Part 1
In part one of this two-part series, Stephanie Porter, CCA, breaks down the pros and cons of drone fungicide applications—and what farmers need to consider before taking flight.
What’s Lurking Inside Soybean Stems?
Widespread stem canker, charcoal rot, and dectes stem borer pose major threats to Illinois soybean yields, according to a project funded by the ISA checkoff program.
Phytophthora Crown and Stem Rot in Soybean: A Recurrent Disease in Illinois
Could phytophthora be threatening your soybean crop? Learn how to identify symptoms and manage this disease.
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