“Timing is Everything” – Nathan Johanning Shares Developments in Cover Crop Planting Dates
Illinois Extension Commercial Ag Educator, Nathan Johanning, shares progress from a research study about cover crop planting dates. Read about the data collected and considerations for the 2023-2024 cover crop planting season.
Explore Cover Crop & Nitrogen Management with Illinois Soybean Association on September 8th
Illinois soybean farmers will have the opportunity to learn about a multiyear study assessing the cost, return on investment, and average yield of a multiyear legume cover crop and nitrogen management strategy.
ALTA Summer Meeting: Discover the Latest in Soil Testing and Network with Soil Fertility Experts
On August 28 and 29, the Agricultural Laboratory Testing Association will be hosting their summer meeting. Growers and ag industry professionals will learn about soil testing and mingle with soil fertility experts.
Visit the Illinois Soybean Association Agronomy Plot at Farm Progress Show
It's the month of August which means Farm Progress Show is right around the corner. Visit the ISA Agronomy Plot on the grounds and learn about various soybean topics including Soybean Cyst Nematode, soil health, crop scouting, cover crops and weed management.
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.
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