Harvesting Dry Soybeans: How Many Bushels Do We Lose?
As harvest begins, many farmers are facing drier-than-expected soybeans. In this post, Brian Bush explains how to calculate yield loss and other key factors to consider.
How Breeders Capture Data During Harvest
IL Soy Envoy Craig Grafton offers an inside look at how a breeding program collects harvest data to develop top-performing hybrids and varieties.
Will It Be a Long Harvest?
In this episode, the IL Soy Envoys share early harvest reports and concerns from the field. They are seeing a wide range of yields, and despite some wet areas, a big crop is expected.
Autumn Awaits: Football, Frost, and Forecasts in Illinois
Matt Reardon breaks down the fall forecast, explaining when frost typically arrives in Illinois. He also discusses cooler conditions in the near term and a possible warming trend heading into the harvest season.
Delivering Data Driven Best Management Practices
Dr. Rachel Vann shares data-driven information on biological seed treatments, seed quality, and soybean desiccation, while highlighting the Science for Success platform.
Should I Kill My Beans Early?
Would Illinois soybean fields benefit from a desiccant application? Jason Carr examines the advantages of using desiccants on Illinois soybeans and presents trial results from an experiment conducted in north-central Illinois.
Should I Rely on Residuals? Plus White Mold Concerns, Soil Fertility Recommendations, Harvest Reports, and More
Is the finish in sight? A new podcast episode delivers a harvest and yield report while also discussing white mold concerns, soil testing, and not discounting the use of residual herbicides. Tune in!
A Need For Your Seed: SIU Seeks Soybean Samples for Research
The ISA agronomy team, in collaboration with SIU Professor Dr. Ahmad Fakhoury, is seeking soybean samples from various regions in Illinois. This initiative aims to provide valuable insights to farmers by identifying the predominant pathogens and pests affecting soybean production fields. Additionally, it seeks to understand how environmental and geographical factors contribute to their prevalence and distribution.
Illinois Weather Insights: Harvest Progress and El Niño Influence
Matt Reardon of Nutrien Ag offers a weather update for Illinois, discussing rain in the short-term forecasts, potential frost next week, and El Niño's influence on the current precipitation, while winter forecasts for Illinois remain uncertain with varying temperature and precipitation predictions.
A Harvest Roller Coaster: Illinois Soy Envoys Share Crop Updates
This year's harvest has brought a wide range of yields so far, from disappointing to outstanding, in both soybeans and corn. The Illinois Soy Envoys offer a wide-ranging harvest report, covering yield assessments from various regions across the state.
and then