Blue Skies, Crunchy Lawns, and a Familiar Forecast
September’s warm, dry stretch is raising fire risks in Illinois fields while Mississippi River levels drop and fall weather shifts take shape—read the full weather update from Matt Reardon.
Dicamba Decisions, Glyphosate Debates, and the MAHA Report
Experts break down the latest on pesticide regulations, dicamba and glyphosate updates, applicator training, and what farmers need to know heading into harvest and fertilizer decisions.
Fall 2025 Soil Sampling After Extremely Dry Conditions
Terry Wyciskalla recommends waiting for rain before soil sampling, as dry soils can lead to poor cores and inaccurate results.
Submit Soybeans for the 2025 Quality Survey
Find out how your 2025 soybean harvest measures up—request a free kit today and contribute to the Annual Soybean Quality Survey.
This Harvest Season is Shaping Up to Be Another Dry One
On the Field Advisor Podcast, Matt Reardon breaks down harvest weather trends, soil moisture, hurricane season, and his forecast for the weeks ahead.
Soybean Selection 101
With seed orders going in, Stephanie Porter, CCA, explains how the right soybean variety choices can protect yield and profitability.
Standability Will Be Huge This Year With Harvest Approaching
Cooler weather is helping crops finish, but disease pressure and standability concerns make harvest scouting critical—listen to the latest Field Advisor podcast episode.
Fall Arrives Early Across Midwest
Matt Reardon’s latest weather outlook notes that cooler nights bring an early taste of fall, easing heat stress but reducing much-needed rainfall for crops.
Cracking the Code: Why Drones Work in Fungicide Applications
Drones are proving to be a reliable tool for fungicide applications—Matt Montgomery digs into how coverage, canopy movement, and spray quality make it work.
Cover Crop Field Day Highlights Research and On-Farm Management
Darby Danzl provides a recap of the IL Cover Crop Field Day, highlighting research trials on cover crop management, SCN interactions, and strategies to address common challenges.
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