Nitrogen and Soybeans: Mineralization, Nodules and Fertilizer
Soybeans are amazing plants. Unlike our other major crop in Illinois, they’re not as cut and dried which is usually a good thing. Have [...]
A Brief Illinois Climate and Water Summary and Outlook for 2020 So Far
The year 2020 started out very wet and warm throughout most of Illinois. Statewide precipitation averaged 10.30 inches through the end of March, 3.21 [...]
The Surprising Story of Soil Compaction Caused by Water
We’ve all seen water standing in low spots as we’re driving by fields, but why is the water there? Is there nowhere for the [...]
Cover Crop Termination
Spring green up and growth of cover crops is occurring and has been for several weeks in some areas. You should consider terminating cover [...]
Which Nutrient Does Your Soybean Crop Crave?
What is the most important nutrient for a soybean crop? Depending on who you ask, potassium, nitrogen or manganese might be the answers you [...]
How Does Weather Outlook Impact Management Decisions?
As Dr. Below from the University of Illinois has proven to us time and time again, weather has a significant impact on the quality [...]
Innovative Biodiesel Business Opportunity
This article was originally published in the January issue of Soy Perspectives magazine. Illinois soybean farmers commonly are aware of numerous benefits that biodiesel [...]
A Warm and Wet Winter So Far for Illinois’ Soils
Despite the recent cold, Illinois has had a warm winter so far with air temperatures averaging 7.3° F above normal as of Jan. 18. [...]
Unlocking the Secret to Sulfur in Soybeans
Sulfur is one of the essential nutrients that is required by all plants to live and successfully complete their life cycle. Just like any [...]
Looking for the Silver Lining
2019 has been a year to remember, or maybe, it has been a year most of us in the agriculture community would like to [...]
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