Cover Crop Chronicles: Management Strategies Before Corn
John Pike, an operator of Pike Ag, LLC, located in Marion, Illinois, is a consultant and researcher specializing in nutrient management, cover crops, and water quality. In this video, Pike showcases his farm located south of Marion, where he has implemented a nine-year intensive cover crop program.
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.
Remember G.O.A.L at Planting: GET OUT AND LOOK
Planting season is over for many, but a good reminder is to always Get Out and Look…or G.O.A.L. for short. Soy Envoy Kelly Robertson shares a simple way to check your planter and evaluate how the seed is going in the ground.
2023 Farm Bill
In his in-depth examination, Andrew Larson, the Director of Government Relations & Strategy, explores the crucial components of the 2023 Farm Bill, shedding light on key priorities such as research funding and crop insurance.
Variety Trials Equip Illinois Farmers With Data For Seed Purchase Decisions
The ISA Checkoff Program funds the University of Illinois Crop Science Variety Trials in protein and oil testing. Farmers can use the data to decide to grow varieties with elevated quality characteristics and capitalize on premium pricing opportunities.
Pop-Up Field Day: Cover Crop Seeding Comparison
If you are in Champaign or nearby, attend a pop-up field day on Wednesday, May 17th featuring a side-by-side comparison of small, autonomous robots that seeded cover crops in a field of standing corn in late summer versus a conventionally planted cover crop seeded in a harvested cornfield in late fall.
How Frost Affected Soybeans Throughout Illinois
Stephanie Porter, Illinois Soybean Association Outreach Agronomist, gives an update from two soybean fields in Illinois that were affected by frost and cold temperatures in April. She provides observations made and how planting dates and seed depth mattered in these situations.
Planting Soybeans With a Drone
Soy Envoy Matt Herman provides an update from Southern Illinois and explores the idea of planting soybeans with a drone in Richland County.
Biologicals on Soybean: Don’t go Blind, be Bright!
The “one size fits all” use of biological products may not be the perfect fit for your fields. Join Dr. Vitor Rampazzo Favoretto to understand the different types of biologicals, what they do in the plant, and how you can tailor technology for higher quality and yields.
A Few Considerations When Evaluating Seed Treatment Options
As we close out April and begin the month of May, farmers are constantly faced with decisions filled with risk. Soy Envoy Crystal Williams gives a soybean planting update from Northern Illinois.
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