ALL Illinois Counties Now Eligible for 2023 Enrollment in SWOF
Enrollment is open in all Illinois counties for the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund. Farmers receive financial incentives for adopting conservation practices, earning an average of $34 per acre last year.
Webinar Wrap-Up: Understanding the Endangered Species Act & Its Impact on Pesticide Regulation
Dr. Aaron Hager, Associate Professor at the University of Illinois Crop Sciences, spoke in a recent ILSoyAdvisor webinar about how pesticide registration and regulation will be affected by the ESA. In his presentation, he discussed the regulatory framework that drives the ESA process and predicts how pesticide usage will be become more complex in the future.
USDA Removes SBOC from Soybean Grading Criteria
On July 14th, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service published a final rule revising the U.S. Standards for Soybeans to officially removed soybeans of other colors (SBOC) as an official grade-determining factor.
Is It Too Early To Start Planning for Next Year?
Soy Envoy Kris Ehler urges farmers to start planning for 2024 as the challenges from the 2023 growing season will influence decisions for next year.
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.
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