Soybean Planting Playbook
This episode covers soybean planting in both conventional and no-till systems, seeding rate adjustments, weed control strategies, and how last fall’s dry harvest may impact seed quality.
2024 Soybean Disease Loss Estimates from the United States and Ontario, Canada
The latest report from Crop Protection Network estimates 2024 soybean yield losses from diseases across major U.S. soybean states and Ontario, Canada, including losses from foliar diseases, stem diseases, nematodes, seedling blights and grain diseases.
Crop Protection Network: 10 Years of Extension
Daren Mueller provides an overview of the Crop Protection Network and its farmer-focused tools, along with information on fungicide stewardship and soybean diseases.
Red Crown Rot Disease Update in Illinois
Red crown rot remains a challenge in Illinois soybean fields, with many unknowns still surrounding the disease. Dr. Boris Camiletti and Dr. Steven Clough share their research findings from 2024 and current insights on disease management.
Upcoming Webinar: Red Crown Rot Disease Update in Illinois
Join Dr. Boris Camiletti and Dr. Steven Clough for the latest information on red crown rot, including 2024 data on its spread in Illinois.
Can Biologicals Help Protect Against Red Crown Rot?
Dr. Boris Camiletti shares progress in red crown rot research, including testing of 11 biological products in the lab and greenhouse this winter.
Red Crown Rot and Soybean Cyst Nematode: How Do They Interact?
Dr. Boris Camiletti provides an update on greenhouse experiments aimed at refining protocols for evaluating commercial products against RCR and its interaction with SCN.
Red Crown Rot: Where Is It and What Is Being Done About It?
Red crown rot is spreading across Illinois, but where is it being confirmed in the state? Stephanie Porter provides an update on red crown rot for the 2024 growing season and discusses ongoing efforts to manage the disease.
Did Spring’s Mistakes Come Back to Haunt Yields?
In this final growing season update, the IL Soy Envoys recap the top agronomic challenges of 2024 and share key concerns for 2025, from early-season stressors to rising fertilizer costs and soil testing.
Harvest Highlights & Concerns
In this episode, the IL Soy Envoys reveal yield reports from their regions and discuss key fall topics like soybean header loss, soil pH and lime application, moisture concerns, disease updates, and more.
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