Crop Talk with The Short Bald Agronomist
Kelsey Litchfield chats with Matt Montgomery, aka The Short Bald Agronomist, about soybean management, mentorship, personal branding, and how agronomy education is evolving with tech and information overload.
Research Studies Link Between Red Crown Rot and SCN in Soybeans
Illinois research is uncovering how soybean cyst nematode and red crown rot may be teaming up in Illinois fields—and what that means for future soybean management.
How to Avoid Herbicide Carry-Over for Fall Cover Crops
Early-season weather disruptions can increase the risk of herbicide carryover and limit fall cover crop options—IL Soy Envoy Torey Colburn explains what to watch for.
Gene Editing Offers Potential New Path for Managing SCN
Illinois researchers are using CRISPR and RNA sequencing to identify genetic targets that could disrupt soybean cyst nematode reproduction.
Exploring Cover Crops’ Role in Managing SCN Populations
An ongoing study across 13 Illinois field sites is evaluating how different cover crops influence SCN populations to support more effective management strategies.
To Spray or Not to Spray? Making Herbicide Decisions in Dry Conditions
Group 15 herbicides vary in activation thresholds and soil persistence—IL Soy Envoy Seth Wiley shares how to match the right chemistry to field conditions when rain is scarce.
Pesticide Policy Update: The Latest from D.C. and Springfield
Stay informed on EPA’s final herbicide and insecticide strategies, Illinois applicator licensing changes, and other legislation that may impact your farm in this episode of the Field Advisor Podcast.
Practical Guide to Meet Runoff Mitigation Point Requirements Under EPA’s Strategy
Get a step-by-step look at how to assess your fields for spray drift and runoff mitigation under EPA’s Herbicide Strategy.
Illinois Study Continues on Waterhemp Resistance to Group 15 Herbicides
IL researchers are taking a closer look at waterhemp’s resistance to Group 15 herbicides to help farmers fine-tune their weed control programs.
EPA Releases Final Insecticide Strategy
Farmers face no immediate changes under EPA’s new Insecticide Strategy, but it will guide future labeling as products come up for review.
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