The Rising Costs of Soybean Production in Illinois
Since 2000, the direct costs associated with soybean production in central Illinois have increased at an average annual rate of 5.4%. The costs associated with primary inputs have grown at average annual rates slightly above the total direct cost average, while other direct costs have increased at average annual rates slightly below the direct cost average.
USDA Surveying Illinois Farm Chemical Use and Production Costs
USDA NASS is gathering information about crop production practices from producers across Illinois, as part of the 2023 Agricultural Resource Management Survey. Responses will help ensure that accurate use rates of necessary crop protection products will be widely available for producers.
Protect Farmer Access to Pesticides
Pesticides and other crop protection tools are essential for sustaining agriculture. However, these vital resources are under threat by off-farm political interests. Join Illinois Soybean Growers in opposing the EPA Herbicide Strategy and sign the petition to protect these crucial tools for farmers.
I Believe In the CCA Program
ISA Soy Envoy, Karen Corrigan, discusses various criticisms directed towards the Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) program and highlights the importance of CCAs in the agronomy profession.
Precision Drone Applications Take Flight in Farming
Growers and companies are increasingly adopting drones for precise and automated applications of fungicides, insecticides, and fertilizers. ISA Soy Envoy, Matt Herman, discusses how to maximize crop health and yield potential using aerial drone technology.
New Grazing Cover Crops Checklist Now Available!
Jennifer Jones, Illinois Soybean Association Research Agronomist, discusses the importance of integrating livestock into cropping systems to enhance soil health. Jones highlights the benefits livestock bring such as nutrient distribution and increased soil organic matter.
Illinois Soybean Association Doubles Soybean Production Research Projects for FY24
The Illinois Soybean Board and Soybean Production Committee funded 16 research projects in the new fiscal year addressing practical soybean-related topics such as cover crops, waterhemp resistance, double crop soybeans, and more, to bring valuable insights to Illinois farmers through improved researcher engagement on ILSoyAdvisor.com.
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