What Farmers Need to Know: Illinois Climate-Smart Agriculture Program
Illinois farmers can soon apply for up to $315,000 in cost-share funding to implement no-till and strip-till practices through a new Illinois Department of Agriculture Climate-Smart program starting in fall 2025.
Farmers Drive Checkoff-Funded Research for 2025-2026
From battling weeds and disease to boosting soil health and profitability, see where your Illinois Soybean Checkoff dollars are fueling the next wave of farmer-focused research.
The Battle for Conservation Funding in Illinois
Eliot Clay and Andrew Larson join Field Advisor to talk about the vital role of SWCDs in supporting farmers and securing conservation funding in Springfield.
Let’s Talk NRCS/USDA Conservation Funding
IL Soy Envoy Byron Hendrix explains how farmers can access financial support for conservation practices they already use—or want to add—on their farms.
SOYLEIC Varieties Deliver Competitive Yields
ISA's Annual Insights Report highlights checkoff-funded research showing that all SOYLEIC varieties yield comparably to Plenish and leading Pioneer checks.
Pesticide Policy Update: The Latest from D.C. and Springfield
Stay informed on EPA’s final herbicide and insecticide strategies, Illinois applicator licensing changes, and other legislation that may impact your farm in this episode of the Field Advisor Podcast.
Practical Guide to Meet Runoff Mitigation Point Requirements Under EPA’s Strategy
Get a step-by-step look at how to assess your fields for spray drift and runoff mitigation under EPA’s Herbicide Strategy.
EPA Releases Final Insecticide Strategy
Farmers face no immediate changes under EPA’s new Insecticide Strategy, but it will guide future labeling as products come up for review.
IL Soy Envoy Spotlight: Haley Brokate
Hear from IL Soy Envoy Haley Brokate as she shares her perspective on herbicide resistance, labor challenges, and soybean management—listen to the Field Advisor Podcast for what’s happening in the field.
What is a Carbon Intensity Score?
The term "carbon intensity score" is popping up more—here’s what you need to know. Read Ashley Haddon's latest blog for the details.
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