Sustainability Showcase Event (The Maschhoffs)
In light of the recent Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy (NLRS) release, nutrient management practices have been on the minds of producers statewide. On [...]
Record wet weather causing problems.
Record-setting spring rains have really put a lot of producers and their crops between a rock and a hard place. Here at our farm, [...]
Keep Soybeans Nourished at Key Stages
Unlike corn, soybean plants have only a small area in which to store nutrients, making them more susceptible to in-season shortages. Providing your soybean [...]
Foliar Soybean Fungicides
Thinking of using a fungicide on soybeans this season? When will you apply it and is it likely to work this year? I have [...]
Consider Sap Testing
Sap testing is a new laboratory test that measures the nutrient concentration in plant sap, which may be a better way to forecast nutrient [...]
Webinar: Reducing Nutrient Loss From Farmland
High fertilizer prices and environmental degradation associated with fertilizer applications are two hot topics in many people’s mind. This presentation will help consultants, growers, [...]
What are your soggy fields telling you?
I just checked out the 7-, 14-, 30- and 60-day rainfall accumulation maps on the National Weather Services website and observed amazingly extensive blue [...]
Do I need to add nitrogen to my soybeans?
Should you be applying nitrogen (N) on soybeans? The quickest answer is no—soybeans are a legume and have the ability to fix their own [...]
Don’t Forget to Tissue Test
Soil testing is the primary way growers plan fertility applications for their crop and they usually use this information to decide how much phosphorus [...]
Soybean Nitrogen Management for southern Illinois
It has been debated for many years, the need for supplemental nitrogen (N) on soybeans. Things have changed recently in soybean management to the [...]
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