Off-Color Soybeans Raise Questions for 2026 Harvest
Reports of off-color soybeans are increasing across Illinois, with some elevators applying discounts or rejecting loads. Get the latest guidance on Soybeans of Other Colors (SBOC) from the United Soybean Board (USB), understand your marketing options and take part in ISA's statewide survey to help assess the impact.
Understanding Current Soybean Seed Quality Problems
Harvesting soybeans with unusual discoloration or seed damage this fall? Understanding the difference between cosmetic and quality-impacting issues can help explain dockage decisions and set expectations at delivery.
Ready, Set, Harvest! Put Desiccation to the Test
Could soybean desiccation be the key to protecting yield and beating unpredictable fall weather? Join Illinois farmers and researchers as they put this emerging harvest management tool to the test.
Soybean Green Stem: What You Need to Know
As Illinois soybeans approach maturity, Rachel Vann explains what causes green stem, why it can complicate harvests, and what recent research reveals about the limited options available to manage this unpredictable production challenge.
Timing the Dry-Down: Why Desiccate Soybeans?
Timing is everything when it comes to soybean desiccation. Applied at the right growth stage, harvest aids can speed up harvest, reduce green stems, and help growers stay ahead of unpredictable weather. Explore the latest findings on soybean dry-down and what researchers hope to learn as studies begin in Illinois.
Heading into Harvest: Lessons from Wenger Ag Solutions Field Day ’26
From red crown rot and nutrient deficiencies to soaring farmland values, the Wenger Ag Solutions Field Day delivered timely insights for growers preparing for harvest. Learn what agronomists and industry experts say farmers should focus on now to protect yields and maximize return on investment.
The Final Drive: Tackling Late Season Soybean Challenges
From uneven maturity to harvest aids, Dr. Rachel Vann breaks down late-season soybean factors that can impact harvest timing and grain quality.
Let’s Talk About 2025 (Briefly), Then Move On to 2026
As harvest winds down for some and continues for others, hear the IL Soy Envoys’ take on yields, drought impacts, and what’s ahead for 2026.
What Old Wineskins Teach Us About 2025’s Dry Soybean Harvest
What do ancient wineskins have to do with soybean pods? IL Soy Envoy Matt Montgomery connects a timeless parable to a timely harvest challenge.
2025: The Tale of Two Soybean Pods and Yield
Stephanie Porter, CCA, shares why two-seeded pods are showing up across Illinois—and why Mother Nature isn’t the only factor.

