Updating Liming Recommendations for Illinois Croplands: Buffer pH Tests and Lime Rate Calibrations
At the 2026 Field Advisor Forum, Dr. Andrew Margenot revisits long-standing lime and soil pH recommendations, offering new Illinois data that may help fine-tune lime rate decisions.
Sulfur in Soybeans: What We Learned from the 2025 ISA On-Farm Trial Network
Stephanie Porter breaks down results from 2025 Illinois On-Farm Trial Network locations to explain when sulfur can boost soybean yields and why the answer is not always straightforward.
Cover Crops and Soil Health for Better Crop Fertility Decisions
University research and field experience come together to examine how cover crop choices influence nitrogen availability, fertilizer needs, and soil function.
Upcoming Webinar: Cover Crops and Soil Health for Better Crop Fertility Decisions
As cover crops and soil health take on greater importance in crop management, this webinar will discuss their influence on nutrient management and soil function.
Why Planting Date Changes the Link Between Soil Tests and Soybean Yield
Marcos Loman presents data showing how planting timing alters the relationship between soil test values and soybean yield response.
Decoding Soil Test Interpretations to Guide Soil and Fertilizer Nutrient Use
Dr. John Jones breaks down what soil tests are really telling you and how to use that information to fine-tune fertilizer strategies.
History of Soil Tests
Tim Smith takes a look back at how soil testing evolved and why its history still matters for today’s management decisions.
Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership Seeking Applicants for Soil Health Leadership Program
Accepted applicants will have the opportunity to grow their soil health understanding and expand their professional network.
Turn Your Acres into Answers
Interested in hosting on-farm trials in 2026? Explore the Illinois Soybean Association’s available trials, including sulfur, foliar and seed treatment insecticides, and double-crop/wheat systems.
Conservation Funding for Your Farm
Illinois Soy Envoy Byron Hendrix, CCA, reviews how farmers can access financial support for conservation practices on their operations.
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