Side Dress N Application to Corn with Cereal Rye Ahead of Soybean Reduces Tile Nitrate Loss
This fourth video in the series shares key findings from a 2015–2020 Douglas County study on 4R nitrogen management and cereal rye cover crops, presented by Lowell Gentry.
Tile Nitrates: The Solution isn’t New
Using cover crops as a nitrogen catch crop is not a new idea. Lowell Gentry, research agronomist and retired University of Illinois principal research specialist, shares insights from 1884 that hold true today.
The Effect of Previous Crop on Tile Nitrate Loss
What impact does the carbon-to-nitrogen ratio of plant residues have on plant-available nitrogen and tile nitrate losses? Lowell Gentry explains the connection to soil nitrogen mineralization in the second video of our five-part series on reducing nitrate loss in Illinois agriculture.
Tracking Nitrate Concentrations in the Upper Embarras River for the Past 30 Years
In this video, Lowell Gentry shares 30 years of nitrate data from the Upper Embarras River and trends in nitrate loss.
Optimizing Soil Fertility for High-Yielding Soybeans
IL Soy Envoy Drew Beckman, CCA, of Beck's Hybrids shares how high-yield soybeans can remove more nutrients than corn, stressing the need for custom fertility practices. Tune in for information on nutrient management, early planting, and soil conditions to improve soybean success.
Did Spring’s Mistakes Come Back to Haunt Yields?
In this final growing season update, the IL Soy Envoys recap the top agronomic challenges of 2024 and share key concerns for 2025, from early-season stressors to rising fertilizer costs and soil testing.
Is There a Better Way to Tissue Test Soybeans?
In this Illinois Soybean Checkoff-funded project, Dr. Fred Below and Dr. Connor Sible challenge traditional tissue testing methods in soybeans, exploring whether sampling different parts of the plant can better reveal nutrient needs. Their research aims to optimize nutrient management and improve yield potential.
You Don’t Always Need Maintenance Fertilizer
IL Soy Envoy Kelly Robertson, CCA, highlights the importance of understanding soil nutrient levels, urging farmers that maintenance fertilizer may not be needed. This practice can lead to cost savings and benefit the environment.
Farmer Cooperators Needed for 2025 Soybean Sulfur Management Trials
Illinois farmers have expressed interest in the potential benefits of sulfur applications for soybeans. In response, the Illinois Soybean Association has developed an on-farm trial to address key questions about sulfur fertilization. Join the 2025 On-Farm Trial Network and sign up now to participate!
Lime Quality Matters When Adjusting Soil pH
In this video, IL Soy Envoy Kelly Robertson shares information on the long-term benefits of proper pH management for corn and soybean crops. Learn how adjusting soil pH with limestone can boost yields, enhance nutrient uptake, improve weed control, and increase herbicide effectiveness.
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