An Overview of SCN HG Types
Soy Envoy Leo Rocha explains the concept of HG type testing, which measures the ability of SCN populations to reproduce on specific indicator soybean lines. To determine SCN resistance levels on your farm, read more about Rocha's recommendations.
Soybean Update: Red Crown Rot
Join Stu Ellis in an insightful conversation about Red Crown Rot with Stephanie Porter CCA, Outreach Agronomist at Illinois Soybean Association.
Is It Too Early To Start Planning for Next Year?
Soy Envoy Kris Ehler urges farmers to start planning for 2024 as the challenges from the 2023 growing season will influence decisions for next year.
Don’t Let White Mold Take Hold.
White mold is damaging to soybean yields, specifically in the northern region of Illinois. ILSoyAdvisor Soy Envoy Crystal Williams shares critical tips on early identification and proactive measures against this disease.
Cover Crop Seed Dealers: Join ISAP’s Directory and Expand Your Reach to Midwest Farmers
Calling all cover crop seed dealers! Be a part of the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership's Cover Crop Directory, connecting farmers with local sellers and promoting conservation cropping systems.
Tackling Red Crown Rot: Scouting, Diagnosis, and Current Management Strategies
Learn about the growing concern of Red Crown Rot in soybeans, its impact on the crop, and essential scouting tips.
Navigating a New Era: Understanding the Endangered Species Act and Its Impact on Pesticide Regulation
How will the Endangered Species Act (ESA) affect pesticide usage in agriculture? Join Dr. Aaron Hager for this ILSoyAdvisor webinar and learn how the EPA is developing an updated ESA Workplan that addresses the protection of nearly 1,700 threatened and endangered species and their critical habitats while also governing the registration, distribution, sale, and use of pesticides.
Field Day Attracts More Than Heat
The intense heat did not stop more than 45 farmers and industry reps from attending the 2023 Southern Illinois University (SIU) Summer Field Day at Carbondale on Friday, July 14. After missing last year, the field day returned to the research fields of SIU to hear what researchers had learned over the last two years.
Weed Wars: Maximizing Yield and Profit with Essential Control Strategies
ILSoyAdvisor Soy Envoy, Karen Corrigan, digs into effective weed control strategies, touching on tactics such as cover crops, narrow row spacing, and herbicides.
Substituting MAP and DAP with TSP Maintains Soybean Yield While Avoiding N Loss
Dr. Andrew Margenot, Associate Professor in Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, reviews data collected in an Illinois Soybean Association check-off funded research project. He highlights the current situation and challenges in soybean production in Illinois regarding phosphorus (P) management.
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