Phantom Yield Loss, Test Weight and Harvest Decisions
On the Field Advisor Podcast, Dr. Connor Sible discusses soybean sulfur trials, tissue testing, phantom yield loss in corn, harvest challenges, and farmer involvement in research.
Farmer Cooperators Needed for 2026 Soybean Sulfur Management Trials
Join ISA’s On-Farm Trial Network and put sulfur management strategies to the test on your farm—enroll today!
Let’s Talk NRCS/USDA Conservation Funding
IL Soy Envoy Byron Hendrix explains how farmers can access financial support for conservation practices they already use—or want to add—on their farms.
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.
Tissue Testing Reveals Soybean Nutrients for Better Management
Illinois researchers are refining soybean tissue testing guidelines to help farmers pinpoint nutrient needs, make timely adjustments, and protect yield potential.
Farmers Are Stripping Down—Their Tillage Practices
Darby Danzl recaps the National Strip-Tillage Conference, where farmers discussed using strip-tillage to balance soil conservation, crop performance, and input efficiency.
Soybeans and Cover Crops Can Work Together for Soil Health and Good Yields
First-year results showed minimal nitrogen immobilization, but cereal rye tied up sulfur, creating a 6–7 bushel soybean yield drag that was overcome with added sulfur fertilizer.
On-Farm Trials Find Fertilizer and Row Spacing Have Minimal Impact on Soybean Yields
The study concluded that farmers should plant in 15” rows and avoid unnecessary fertilizer when soil pH, P1, and K are within recommended ranges.
Preliminary Results Show Water Quality Gains Outpacing Soil Health Changes
Early findings suggest farmers may see quicker returns on water quality than on soil health when adopting conservation practices.
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