Survey for Resistance to Group 15 Herbicides in Illinois Waterhemp
To better understand the level of resistance to Group 15 herbicides, Dr. Aaron Hager is seeking waterhemp seed collections from Illinois soybean fields. Results will be used to provide farmers with recommendations on how best to incorporate these herbicides into integrated weed management programs.
Bean Leaf Beetles – Are They in Your Soybeans?
Stu Ellis interviews ISA Outreach Agronomist & CCA, Stephanie Porter, about a late season pest damaging many soybean fields - bean leaf beetle. Should you treat it? Stephanie provides guidance for scouting and insecticide before harvest.
Illinois Soybean Association Doubles Soybean Production Research Projects for FY24
The Illinois Soybean Board and Soybean Production Committee funded 16 research projects in the new fiscal year addressing practical soybean-related topics such as cover crops, waterhemp resistance, double crop soybeans, and more, to bring valuable insights to Illinois farmers through improved researcher engagement on ILSoyAdvisor.com.
Navigating the Carbon Marketplace: Q&A with Illinois Soybean Association
In this Q&A session, Deanna Burkhart interviews Megan Miller, ISA's Agronomy Program Manager, about Illinois' carbon marketplace. They discuss carbon credits, markets, payments, USDA funding, and how the Illinois Soybean Association can assist growers in navigating the complexities of carbon programs.
Farmers and Ag Professionals Invited to Contribute to Dectes Stem Borer Survey This Fall
Dr. Nick Seiter and his team will carry out dectes stem borer counts in soybean fields across Illinois this fall. These counts, beginning during the R7-R8 growth stages, aim to gather valuable data on this stem pest, potentially contributing to improved management strategies.
Cracking the Code of White Mold: Insights and Strategies for Farmers
As summer comes to a close, farmers throughout Illinois are on alert for white mold, a disease that can seriously impact soybean yield. Soy Envoy Crystal Williams describes how to identify white mold and how to manage it throughout harvest and in the future.
Join ISA Agronomy on Friday for an In-Depth Look at Cover Crop & Nitrogen Management
Illinois soybean farmers will have the opportunity to learn about a multiyear study assessing the cost, return on investment, and average yield of a multiyear legume cover crop and nitrogen management strategy.
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