2025: Year of Extreme Weather, Corn Disease and Worry in Illinois
A season of swings and stress—Stephanie Porter, CCA, recaps 2025’s weather and crop production challenges.
Asian Copperleaf Identified in Illinois
Asian copperleaf has now been confirmed in Illinois—learn how to identify this emerging weed after harvest and what to do if you find it in your fields.
Phantom of the Field: Soybean Cyst Nematode
SCN is a hidden threat, and testing, much like a cholesterol check, is the only way to know whether you’re in the clear or need to take action.
Red Crown Rot Moves Beyond Illinois—What Farmers Need to Know
Stephanie Porter urges farmers to report and volunteer suspected red crown rot fields to support critical research and future management tools.
Understanding Inconsistent Performance of Glufosinate for Waterhemp Control
Dr. Patrick Tranel shares how environmental factors impact glufosinate performance, including when and how to apply it for the best results.
Conservation Funding for Your Farm
Illinois Soy Envoy Byron Hendrix, CCA, reviews how farmers can access financial support for conservation practices on their operations.
The Future Is in the Field
ISA's new Agronomy Farm is a nearly 98-acre site designed to turn checkoff-funded research into practical, field-ready insights for Illinois farmers.
Upcoming Webinar: Understanding Inconsistent Performance of Glufosinate for Waterhemp Control
Join Dr. Patrick Tranel as he highlights Illinois Soybean Checkoff-funded research to improve how glufosinate is used and shares an update on herbicide resistance in waterhemp.
Take Action’s 2026 Herbicide Classification Chart Now Available!
The chart helps farmers identify the active ingredients and modes of action in all major row-crop herbicides.
When Was the Last Time You Tested for SCN?
See how a soil sample moves from the field to the lab for soybean cyst nematode testing and get your free kit today!
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