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.
Year One Results from Multi-Year Insect Pest and Yield Study
This ISA checkoff-funded study evaluated the frequency with which insecticides preserve soybean yield in Illinois and identified the key insect pests contributing to yield loss.
What’s Lurking Inside Soybean Stems?
Widespread stem canker, charcoal rot, and dectes stem borer pose major threats to Illinois soybean yields, according to a project funded by the ISA checkoff program.
Breaking Down Fungicide Decisions: Timing, Products, and ROI
Crop check from the field: IL Soy Envoys Seth Wiley & Mike Wilson, CCA, join the Field Advisor podcast to break down weather impacts, replanting, fungicide strategy and in-season insect and disease pressure.
Tracking Soybean Stem Diseases and Pests in Illinois
Researchers in Illinois are tracking stem diseases and insect pests in soybeans as part of a multi-year effort to better understand what’s emerging in the state’s fields.
Pest and Disease Watch: What to Look for Based on Survey Data
In this webinar, Kelly Estes and Dr. Ahmad Fakhoury shared field data and observations to help farmers identify and manage rising insect and disease pressures as the growing season progresses.
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.
Upcoming Webinar: Pest and Disease Watch Based on Survey Data
Stay ahead of pest and disease pressures this season with field data and expert information from Kelly Estes and Dr. Ahmad Fakhoury.
No Yield Increase from Insecticide Treatments in Year One of Study
A new multi-year study aims to help farmers make more informed, cost-effective insecticide decisions.
Court Extends Deadline on EPA’s Insecticide Strategy
Corey Lacey breaks down the latest on the EPA’s Insecticide Strategy, why it matters to Illinois farmers, and how it could change the way you manage your crops.
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