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.
Can Fungicide Applications via Drones Effectively Control Soybean Foliar Diseases?
The Soybean Research and Information Network (SRIN) features Purdue University research on the effectiveness of using drones to apply fungicides for controlling soybean foliar diseases.
How Herbicide Resistant Weeds Spread
Getting Rid of Weeds (GROW) explains how herbicide resistant weeds spread and how to prevent the introduction of these weeds in your fields.
Free Soybean Cyst Nematode Sampling Available for Illinois Growers
In partnership with the University of Illinois, ISA aims to establish a baseline SCN population in soybean fields statewide. Even if you've tested for SCN before, populations could be increasing.
How are Yields Shaping Up?
In this episode, the IL Soy Envoys examine the current state of soybean and corn crops, analyze yield variability due to seasonal stresses, tackle late-season disease concerns, and prepare for 2025 input planning related to fertilizer and weed control.
2025 Input Planning: Weed Control
IL Soy Envoy Eric Beckett, CCA, recommends growers evaluate their 2024 weed control and offers information for 2025 on application timing, soybean variety field tolerance, and the effectiveness of pre-emerge herbicide residuals.
The Bronzing Effect of Cercospora Leaf Blight
IL Soy Envoy Shelby Weckel, CCA, addresses the significant concern of cercospora leaf blight, which can reduce yields and complicate harvest due to premature leaf drop and seed quality issues.
Fertilizer Market Trends and 2025 Crop Protection Update
In this video, Kevin "KJ" Johnson, president of the Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association, discusses current supply challenges, analysis of the fertilizer market, and a crop protection update for 2025.
Will It Be a Long Harvest?
In this episode, the IL Soy Envoys share early harvest reports and concerns from the field. They are seeing a wide range of yields, and despite some wet areas, a big crop is expected.
Must-See Crop Moments from the 2024 Growing Season
They say a picture is worth a thousand words—so let’s dive in! The IL Soy Envoys share their most intriguing photos from the 2024 growing season, discussing what’s happening in each shot and the lessons learned. Plus, they bring you the latest weekly crop report straight from the field.
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