Phantom Yield Loss, Test Weight and Harvest Decisions
On the Field Advisor Podcast, Dr. Connor Sible discusses soybean sulfur trials, tissue testing, phantom yield loss in corn, harvest challenges, and farmer involvement in research.
Dicamba Decisions, Glyphosate Debates, and the MAHA Report
Experts break down the latest on pesticide regulations, dicamba and glyphosate updates, applicator training, and what farmers need to know heading into harvest and fertilizer decisions.
This Harvest Season is Shaping Up to Be Another Dry One
On the Field Advisor Podcast, Matt Reardon breaks down harvest weather trends, soil moisture, hurricane season, and his forecast for the weeks ahead.
Standability Will Be Huge This Year With Harvest Approaching
Cooler weather is helping crops finish, but disease pressure and standability concerns make harvest scouting critical—listen to the latest Field Advisor podcast episode.
Soybean Double-Crop Systems Can Be Improved with Earlier Maturing Wheat Varieties
Dr. Jessica Rutkoski is studying wheat varieties to enhance productivity in double-crop systems, enable earlier soybean planting, and improve wheat maturity classification.
University of Illinois Breeding and Variety Trial Panel
Dr. Jessica Rutkoski and Dr. Eliana Monteverde discuss data from the University of Illinois Variety Trial program for wheat and soybeans and answer audience questions.
Was Your Soybean Yield Loss Self-Inflicted?
Don’t let Mother Nature shoulder all the blame for yield loss—some self-inflicted setbacks might be hiding in your fields. IL Soy Envoy Karen Corrigan, CCA, reveals how ignoring herbicide labels affects soybean yield.
Did Spring’s Mistakes Come Back to Haunt Yields?
In this final growing season update, the IL Soy Envoys recap the top agronomic challenges of 2024 and share key concerns for 2025, from early-season stressors to rising fertilizer costs and soil testing.
Advancements and Deployments: Moving Hybrids/Varieties Towards the Market
Harvest season is in full swing, but for breeding organizations, the focus is on data collection and advancement decisions that drive future success. In this blog, IL Soy Envoy Craig Grafton, CCA, explains how hybrids and varieties are selected for testing and deployment, highlighting the critical role of data and collaboration in the process.
Harvest Highlights & Concerns
In this episode, the IL Soy Envoys reveal yield reports from their regions and discuss key fall topics like soybean header loss, soil pH and lime application, moisture concerns, disease updates, and more.
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