Controlling the Controllables: Pre-Planting Decisions That Drive Soybean Yield
IL Soy Envoy Scott Krone shares research backed data on how planting date, genetics and maturity group selection can have a greater impact on soybean yield than stand density alone.
From Planting Progress to Problem Spots: An IL Crop Update
IL Soy Envoys and ISA agronomist Stephanie Porter share a timely Illinois crop update, covering planting progress, weather impacts and early-season management decisions.
Bean Leaf Beetles and Evaluating Risk in Early-Planted Beans
Early-planted soybeans can face greater risk from bean leaf beetles, but IL Soy Envoy Matt Montgomery explains how field conditions and economic thresholds determine when feeding warrants treatment.
Beans Are Up in Southeastern Illinois!
Mike Wilson checks in with a crop report on soybean conditions, drought concerns and planting progress in southern Illinois.
Managing Tillage and Spray Applications in Unpredictable Weather Conditions
Eric Beckett, CCA, examines how increasing weather variability is reshaping agronomic decision making across the Midwest—while exploring what it means for tillage, pesticide management and the rapid rise of drone-based application.
ISA Names 2026 IL Soy Envoy Class to Deliver In-Season Agronomic Updates
This year's class will deliver crop reports, agronomic updates, and local recommendations through FieldAdvisor.org and the Field Advisor podcast.
Conservation Funding for Your Farm
Illinois Soy Envoy Byron Hendrix, CCA, reviews how farmers can access financial support for conservation practices on their operations.
Looking to 2026 with a Little Hope
IL Soy Envoy Mike Wilson offers practical guidance for planning 2026 inputs, focusing on genetics, crop protection, and soil health to help farmers make steady, informed decisions in a tough economic year.
Let’s Talk About 2025 (Briefly), Then Move On to 2026
As harvest winds down for some and continues for others, hear the IL Soy Envoys’ take on yields, drought impacts, and what’s ahead for 2026.
What Old Wineskins Teach Us About 2025’s Dry Soybean Harvest
What do ancient wineskins have to do with soybean pods? IL Soy Envoy Matt Montgomery connects a timeless parable to a timely harvest challenge.
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