Cover Crop Results Are In! What Did We Learn from This Season?
Illinois trial data show how cover crop species, seeding rates, planting dates and termination timing influenced biomass production and soybean yields.
Conservation in Focus
Within the 20 agronomic research projects funded by the Illinois Soybean Checkoff in 2026, one priority continues to stand out: conservation.
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.
Conservation Funding for Your Farm
Illinois Soy Envoy Byron Hendrix, CCA, reviews how farmers can access financial support for conservation practices on their operations.
Fall Covers for Spring Savings Program Opens for 2025–2026 Season
Illinois farmers are eligible for $5/acre crop insurance premium discount.
The Future Is in the Field
ISA's new Agronomy Farm is a nearly 98-acre site designed to turn checkoff-funded research into practical, field-ready insights for Illinois farmers.
Soil Health Sounds Great—But Is It Paying Yet?
Watch the full recording and hear presenters break down two years of replicated trial results from across Illinois—revealing how today’s conservation practices are truly performing in the field.
Hungry for Cover Crop Answers? Join ISA for Dinner & Data in December!
Illinois Soybean Association is co-hosting an evening event featuring University of Illinois Extension research from Nathan Johanning that links cover crop management to dollars and bushels in overall crop production.
How ISAP Helps Illinois Farmers Find the Right Resources
In this episode of the Field Advisor podcast, guests Jean Brokish and Kris Reynolds, CCA, explain how ISAP supports farmers through practical tools, trusted networks and peer-to-peer learning opportunities that make conservation more accessible.
Cover Crops – How Can I Make That Work on My Farm?
In this Field Advisor episode, John Pike shares his practical tips, on-farm examples and advice on fitting cover crops into a corn-soybean system.
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