Planting Soybeans “Green”, Pennycress, and Soybean Weed Management
What are the benefits and costs of planting soybeans green? Dr. Mark Bernards of WIU discusses this practice as well as how pennycress might fit into a soybean-corn rotation and soybean weed management lessons learned on the WIU agronomy farm.
Soybean Foliar and Stem Diseases
Dr. Jason Bond shares the results of a statewide detection effort and discusses the results from an“Insects and Disease” farmer survey conducted in 2022.
“Buckle Up” and Pay Attention to the Impact of EPA’s Endangered Species Act
To comply with the ESA, the EPA will evaluate the potential effects of pesticides on federally threatened or endangered species and their critical habitats.
Top 5 Early Season Soybean Pests
Illinois Soybean Outreach Agronomist, Stephanie Porter, shares the top five pests you should be scouting for in early planted soybeans.
Current Recommendations for Soybean Pest Management in Illinois
Dr. Nick Seiter presents current recommendations for soybean pest management in Illinois, including updated economic thresholds for defoliating insects, management guidelines for pod feeders (stink bugs and bean leaf beetles), and pest risks following a rye cover crop.
Bean There, Done That: Bean Leaf Beetles After a Moderate Winter
How will the moderate winter affect insect pests this year? Dr. Nathan Kleczewski and Dr. Nick Seiter explain how winter conditions impact the Bean Leaf Beetle (BLB) and what to look for in your fields to determine risk.
Another Reason to Control Weeds
Soy Envoy Leo Rocha continues his soybean pathology series by exploring the dynamics of weeds and soybean cyst nematode.
Maximizing Your Weed Control Success
Soy Envoy Karen Corrigan encourages growers to evaluate each component of their tank mix and consider adding alternative weed control practices to their overall strategy.
April Weather Update: Soil & Storms
Matt Reardon recaps the recent severe weather outbreak and previews the forecast outlook for the spring and summer growing season.
Why Seed Treatment on Soybeans?
Planters are hitting the ground around Illinois. ISA Outreach Agronomist, Stephanie Porter, shares her perspective on soybean seed treatment and how it affects disease, insect pressure, planting population, and more.
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