Focus on Agronomy in an Economic Downturn
In her latest blog, Stephanie Porter highlights how strategic agronomic decisions can help farmers navigate rising input costs and low commodity prices.
Misconceptions of Brazil Agriculture
Dr. Joana Colussi and Dr. Giovani Preza Fontes debunk myths about Brazil's agriculture from economic and agronomic perspectives.
Partnership Strengthens NRCS Outreach in Illinois, Boosting Farmer Access to Conservation Funding
Funding from the Illinois Soybean Association and USDA-NRCS will support growers’ ability to increase carbon sequestration and reduce greenhouse gases.
How Breeders are Evaluating Soybean Varieties for Early Planting
What's the best soybean variety for your planting schedule? IL Soy Envoy Craig Grafton, CCA, shares information from breeding trials, showing how different varieties perform in early and late planting conditions.
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.
Optimizing Soil Fertility for High-Yielding Soybeans
IL Soy Envoy Drew Beckman, CCA, of Beck's Hybrids shares how high-yield soybeans can remove more nutrients than corn, stressing the need for custom fertility practices. Tune in for information on nutrient management, early planting, and soil conditions to improve soybean success.
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.
Is There a Better Way to Tissue Test Soybeans?
In this Illinois Soybean Checkoff-funded project, Dr. Fred Below and Dr. Connor Sible challenge traditional tissue testing methods in soybeans, exploring whether sampling different parts of the plant can better reveal nutrient needs. Their research aims to optimize nutrient management and improve yield potential.
Bringing SOYLEIC Soybeans to Illinois
With ISA checkoff support, Illinois farmers are exploring market opportunities through SOYLEIC soybeans, which offer high oleic acid content and enhanced oil quality. This year, three experimental lines are undergoing USDA trials, holding promise for high-yielding varieties tailored to Illinois conditions. Learn more from Dr. Eliana Monteverde in this video.
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.
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