EPA Publishes Update on Herbicide Strategy Progress
The EPA issued an update on the Herbicide Strategy, including more options for conservation measures and improved mapping to identify areas requiring practices. By using four tiers to describe mitigation effectiveness, the EPA aims to reduce the areas mandating specific conservation practices. The agency plans to release the complete strategy by August 30th.
Illinois Dicamba Label and Recordkeeping
As the 2024 growing season begins in Illinois, the Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association (IFCA) reminds applicators that the dicamba use restrictions mandated by the Illinois Department of Agriculture remain unchanged from those in 2023. Annual dicamba label training remains a prerequisite before applying dicamba over-the-top of soybeans.
Can Henbit Serve As A Host Away from Soybean?
Illinois Soybean Association Outreach Agronomist, Stephanie Porter, CCA, shares the challenges of winter annual weeds, highlighting henbit and purple deadnettle as alternative hosts of soybean cyst nematode. Research suggests that managing winter annuals in the fall, applying residual herbicides, and removing winter weeds before planting are crucial strategies for management.
Planting Progress: A Marathon, Not a Sprint!
The Soy Envoys provide a short update on planting progress and field conditions across different regions of Illinois. They discuss weed control strategies and herbicide applications as well as the connection of winter annual weeds being a host for soybean cyst nematode. Listen to the full episode here or on all major podcasting platforms.
Bulletins Live! Two – Are You in Compliance?
ILSoyAdvisor Soy Envoy, Karen Corrigan, introduces Bulletins Live! Two, a web-based application with access to Endangered Species Protection Bulletins, an extension of pesticide labels. She urges applicators to generate reports outlining any usage limitations or restrictions in their area prior to spraying.
10 Things To Consider (Thus Far) Going Into The 2024 Growing Season
As planting kicks off for 2024, read into Stephanie Porter's top 10 considerations for the growing season. She covers soil moisture, cover crop management, weed control, disease management, and more.
Planting Progress Report: Addressing Henbit Concerns, Cover Crop Termination, Pest Alerts, and More.
In this podcast episode, the ILSoyAdvisor Soy Envoys launch a new series, offering updates on statewide field conditions. They focus on concerns such as henbit control, cover crop termination, and reports of black cutworms and armyworms. Additionally, they discuss planting progress, currently at 2% for corn and soybeans (as of 4/7), attributing the delay to precipitation and cooler nighttime temperatures.
Exploring Red Crown Rot: Insights from Soybean Summit Panel
At the recent Soybean Summit, the panel discussed growing concerns surrounding Red Crown Rot. They covered various aspects including the disease's history, scouting techniques, seed treatment trials, management strategies, and more.
Navigating A New Era: Understanding the Endangered Species Act & Its Impact on Pesticide Regulation
Corey Lacey of the Illinois Soybean Association outlines proposed changes by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding pesticide usage to align with the agency's obligations under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
Insect Pests Lurking in Your Soybean Fields: A Recap of the 2023 Season
Kelly Estes and Dr. Nick Seiter review soybean insect pest concerns from 2023, including field surveys on dectes stem borer and soybean gall midge. They also provide information on managing these pests, along with recommendations and outcomes for controlling green cloverworm and bean leaf beetle.
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