Aphids – Could They be Back?
Stephanie Porter, Outreach Agronomist at Illinois Soybean Association, reports the return of Aphids to Illinois. Factors like geography, landscape, biology, and agronomy influence aphid populations in soybean fields. Regular scouting is crucial as aphid numbers can rapidly increase, especially with migrating winged aphids.
It’s Dry, They Mite be Here
Stephanie Porter, Outreach Agronomist at Illinois Soybean Association, shares insights from recent discussions on the two-spotted spider mite—an insect known for its rapid reproduction and ability to attack various plant species.
ILSoyAdvisor Hosts Field Talk Near FMC Research and Technology Center in Rochelle, IL
The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) and ILSoyAdvisor invite you to a Field Talk event featuring FMC, an agricultural sciences company. Scheduled for July 12 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, the event offers free admission and includes breakfast and lunch as well as Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) credits for attendees.
To Spray or Not to Spray
Karen Corrigan, ILSoyAdvisor Soy Envoy, discusses the factors to consider when deciding whether or not to spray herbicides, such as weed pressure, crop growth stages, and weather conditions.
The New Frontier of Weed Control for Early Planted Soybeans
In 2021 and 2022, Dr. Aaron Hager at the University of Illinois conducted research to establish a sound weed management program for very early planted soybeans. Read about the research and conclusions on this study as you make weed management decisions throughout the growing season.
Beetlejuice: “It’s Showtime”
Stephanie Porter takes us field scouting and the discovery of several ground beetles. She explains more about these insects and how they provide biological control of other insects on farms.
Black Cutworm Feeding Possible In Coming Weeks
Kelly Estes reports on black cutworms that have been observed in traps across the state of Illinois.
Wheat As a Suppressor of SCN In Double-Cropping Soybeans
As farmers start planning their wheat harvest and soybean planting, Soy Envoy Leo Rocha continues his soybean pathology series with a summary of some research projects developed at Southern Illinois University looking into the impact of wheat on the soybean cyst nematode.
Diversifying Your Weed Control Program: The Why and the How for Long-term Success
In this video presentation, Dr. Karla Gage discusses the role of a diverse herbicide program in prolonging the utility of crop biotechnologies and new, emerging Integrated Weed Management (IWM) options.
Cutworm Alert for Western Illinois
With recent reports of cutworm, ISA Outreach Agronomist, Stephanie Porter, shares scouting tips for these pests and thresholds for treatment.
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