Cover Crop Seed Dealers: Join ISAP’s Directory and Expand Your Reach to Midwest Farmers
Calling all cover crop seed dealers! Be a part of the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership's Cover Crop Directory, connecting farmers with local sellers and promoting conservation cropping systems.
Substituting MAP and DAP with TSP Maintains Soybean Yield While Avoiding N Loss
Dr. Andrew Margenot, Associate Professor in Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, reviews data collected in an Illinois Soybean Association check-off funded research project. He highlights the current situation and challenges in soybean production in Illinois regarding phosphorus (P) management.
Illinois Soybean Association Expands Agronomy Team
Illinois Soybean Association welcomes the newest member of the agronomy team. Stacy Zuber will be joining as Research Data Scientist.
Soybean Update with Stu: Herbicide Carry-Over, Potassium Deficiency, and More
Stu Ellis prepares a Soybean Update with Stephanie Porter, ISA Outreach Agronomist. Together, they explore significant topics like herbicide carry-over, potassium deficiency, and provide a detailed state soybean report.
Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) Workshop at the State FFA Convention
Shelby Stoner, an Agronomy intern at Illinois Soybean Association, provides a firsthand account of the Certified Crop Advisor Workshop held during the IL State FFA Convention.
Cover Crop Chronicles: Management Strategies Before Corn
John Pike, an operator of Pike Ag, LLC, located in Marion, Illinois, is a consultant and researcher specializing in nutrient management, cover crops, and water quality. In this video, Pike showcases his farm located south of Marion, where he has implemented a nine-year intensive cover crop program.
Who Knows Your Rows?
Illinois Field & Bean Magazine recently had the privilege of conversing with the esteemed 2023 Soy Envoys, who graciously offered their expertise and insights for the upcoming season. As agricultural pioneers, their three invaluable tips hold the potential to illuminate the path for growers throughout the state.
What the Future Holds for Illinois’ Variety Trials
Jennifer Jones, a research agronomist at the Illinois Soybean Association, emphasizes the importance of third-party soybean variety trials and collaboration between crop associations, seed companies, and university extension. These trials drive innovation and progress in the soybean industry, with crop associations, seed companies, and university extension playing crucial roles in their success.
WEBINAR: The 4Rs of Phosphorus Management for Illinois Soybean Production
Join us for a captivating webinar featuring esteemed experts in the field of agricultural research, Dr. Andrew Margenot, Associate Professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and PhD student, Yuhei Nakayama. They will be discussing "The 4Rs of Phosphorus Management for Illinois Soybean Production."
Navigating the Conservation Funding Space
In the June edition of The Illinois Field & Bean, Megan Miller, the ISA Agronomy Programs Manager, dives into the realm of conservation and its associated funding.
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