September Scouting Report – Harvest Begins!
As harvest kicks off, our IL Soy Envoys share early headlines from the field—from this season’s disease observations to yield checks across Illinois.
Standability Will Be Huge This Year With Harvest Approaching
Cooler weather is helping crops finish, but disease pressure and standability concerns make harvest scouting critical—listen to the latest Field Advisor podcast episode.
Cover Crops: Another Mode of Action
IL Soy Envoy Torey Colburn shares a Northern Illinois crop update on soil moisture, disease management, cover crop aerial seeding, and weed suppression on the Field Advisor Podcast.
Critical Late-Season Scouting Watchouts for Later-Planted Soybeans
Later-planted soybeans can come with late-season surprises—Stephanie Porter, CCA, shares what to be scouting for in August.
Disease Pressure Builds as the Crop Races to Maturity
Hear from Illinois Soy Envoys as they break down early August crop conditions, covering waterhemp struggles, fungicide performance, and disease threats like tar spot and sudden death syndrome.
Red Crown Rot Progressing in Illinois: Symptoms Confirmed in Shelby County Commercial Fields
Red crown rot is advancing in Illinois, with confirmed infections now in Shelby County soybean commercial fields.
Keeping Corn Diseases at Bay or Away, Especially After a Rainy Day
Corn disease pressure is on the rise as Stephanie Porter shares what to watch for, how late to spray and how to avoid misdiagnoses.
Red Crown Rot Symptoms Emerging in Illinois Soybeans
Red crown rot symptoms are surfacing in Illinois soybeans—scout now to identify and manage this emerging threat.
“We’re in the Garden Spot Right Now”
Brandon Hall, CCA, joins the Field Advisor Podcast to share how timely rains, disease management, and weed control are driving crop performance across West Central Illinois this season.
Scouting for Soybean Diseases with Stephanie Porter
Stephanie Porter, CCA, explains which soybean diseases to watch for — including frogeye leaf spot, SDS, and red crown rot — and shares how to scout for and manage them effectively.
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