Cover Crop Planting Dates in Soybean & Corn Rotations: Lessons Learned from Year One of ISA-Funded Study
This Illinois Soybean Association funded project, lead by Nathan Johanning of Illinois Extension, reveals insights from the first year of a cover crop planting date study. The team found that lower seeding rates of early-planted cereal rye cut seed costs and had similar biomass. Late planting still offered good growth into mid-Nov and maximizing biomass by delaying termination until maturity showed no yield reduction in soybeans in most cases.
Is It Time To Up Your “Soil Health Game” With Livestock?
A regional project called “Match Made In Heaven: Livestock + Crops” is surveying farmers to learn about a growing movement to reintegrate crop and livestock systems in the cornbelt.
Optimizing Your Weed Control Strategies for Success
Exploring effective weed management strategies, Dr. Karla Gage presents on weed control and integrated approaches at the Illinois Soybean Association's Better Beans event held at Rend Lake College in southern Illinois.
Sulfur Foundations in High Yield Soybeans
Dr. Shaun Casteel discusses intentional soybean management, beginning with establishing a solid foundation and then expanding into different production practices. He also covers considerations for sulfur management in connection to high yield soybean planting, field conditions, and other synergies.
What are Climate Smart Agricultural Commodities, and How Do Soybeans Fit In?
In this webinar, Dr. Andrew Margenot will provide an introduction to climate-smart agriculture and agricultural commodities, how soybeans fit into this paradigm, and considerations for Illinois soybean producers in navigating climate-smart commodity markets.
Analyzing Crimson Clover and Balansa Clover Planting Date in Illinois Row Crops
Nathan Johanning shares observations from the field regarding planting dates for crimson clover and balansa clover after no-till soybeans going into corn.
Exploring Cereal Rye Planting Date and Seeding Rate in Illinois Row Crops
Nathan Johanning provides a plot tour at Belleville Research Center, exploring planting date and seeding rates for cereal rye cover crop before soybeans.
Two Unique Opportunities for Farmers to Advance on Their Conservation Agriculture Journeys
In January, farmers in the Midwest and Mid-South have two valuable opportunities through the One Good Idea platform to enhance soil health, improve water quality, and safeguard profitability.
IDOA “Fall Covers for Spring Savings” Crop Incentive Program Returns
Applications Accepted Starting December 15 with New Opportunity for Pre-Enrollment.
Advancing Ag Research: Updates from ISA Check-off Funded Projects
Maintaining strong connections with research collaborators is a top priority at the Illinois Soybean Association. In this report, we provide progress updates from four research initiatives carried out in partnership with Southern Illinois University and the University of Illinois.