Time to Rethink Tillage and Spray Applications for Windier Springs
Eric Beckett urges farmers and applicators to act with caution during windy conditions, warning that poorly timed tillage or spraying could result in damaging consequences both in the field and in the public eye.
What is a Carbon Intensity Score?
The term "carbon intensity score" is popping up more—here’s what you need to know. Read Ashley Haddon's latest blog for the details.
7 Rainy Sundays? A Look at the Spring Forecast and Summer Outlook
Get the latest spring forecast and hear how 2025’s wild weather patterns—including wind, rain, and drought—are shaping planting season in this latest podcast episode with Matt Reardon.
Monarch Butterfly Comment Period Reopens
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is reopening the comment period on the Monarch Butterfly, and your input matters! Farmers can help shape the proposed rules—contact Corey Lacey for assistance in submitting your comments.
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.
Farming Flashback: 1970s Soybean Management
IL Soy Envoy Mike Wilson kicks off planting season with a look back at how soybean farming has changed since the '70s—from moldboard plows and 38-inch rows to seed beans and steel cultivators.
IL Soy Envoy Spotlight: Byron Hendrix
IL Soy Envoy Byron Hendrix, CCA, shares his recommendations on weed control, herbicide resistance, and the value of working with a CCA.
Haven’t Applied for ECAP Yet? There’s Still Time
Collin Cisco breaks down what farmers need to know about ECAP and why it's not too late to apply. With $10 billion in support available, this program offers timely relief—but producers must act before the August 15 deadline.
Illinois Soybean Association Announces 2025 IL Soy Envoy Class
The Illinois Soybean Association has named six agronomic professionals to its 2025 IL Soy Envoy class. These experts will serve from April through October, providing actionable information, crop reports, and in-field updates via FieldAdvisor.org to help Illinois soybean farmers improve yields and profitability.
Tissue Testing: Is It Worth the Effort?
Illinois Soybean Checkoff-funded research is taking a closer look at soybean tissue testing—Dr. Connor Sible shares early findings from year one, including the challenges, opportunities, and what it could mean for understanding nutrient needs in soybean.
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