Agronomy: Pay Attention to the Details
To make sure your crop is getting enough nutrients, use tissue testing to confirm. When we think about providing nutrients to our crops, most [...]
Plant and Soil Health: Webinar: Soil Sampling to Plan for High Yield Soybeans
Soil sampling is an integral part of a strong soybean management program, according to Andy Wycislo, Midwest region agronomist for Waypoint Analytical. Illinois is made [...]
Plant and Soil Health: Phosphorus Management Webinar Series
In March 2016, ISA organized a phosphorus management webinar series. This three-part series focused on reducing phosphorus loss from growers’ fields, implementing the 4Rs, [...]
Agronomy: Podcast: Buffer Strips
Steve Baker, president of Springfield Plastics Inc., reviews saturated buffer strips in this podcast. He explains the difference between a traditional and a saturated [...]
Agronomy: Podcast: Organic Matter in Soil
Ivan Dozier, state conservationist for the Illinois Natural Resources Conservation Service, delves into the basics of organic matter, including short-term versus long-term organic buildup. He [...]
Disease Management: Brown Spot in Soybeans
Probably the most common disease in soybeans is brown spot, also known as Septoria brown spot. It is a fungal disease caused by the pathogen [...]
Agronomy: What is the biggest challenge in raising soybeans?
This month I decided to switch things up just a bit by posing that question to several of my customers across southwest Illinois. The general [...]
Agronomy: Good Things Come in Fours
As leaders in sustainability, Illinois soybean growers have a long history of increasing productivity while reducing negative environmental impacts. However, there is a need for [...]
Weed Management: Controlling Volunteer Corn in Soybeans
Volunteer corn competes with soybeans for space, water, nutrients and light. University studies show that 2.4 volunteer corn plants per 100 sq. ft. can reduce [...]
Disease Management: Introduction of Harpin αβ for Reduction of Soybean Cyst Nematodes in Soybean
Growers can now tap into the soybean plant’s own defense mechanism to combat SCN. Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) has been found in most soybean-producing areas [...]
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