Don’t Forget: Join the Second Annual FFA Water Testing Challenge!
Participate in the ongoing Second Annual FFA Water Testing Challenge, ending on October 13th! FFA chapters will develop and test hypotheses about nitrogen movement and potential loss from various production agriculture field settings while learning about the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy.
Scooby-Doo Corn Mystery: What the pHex is Going On?
ISA Outreach Agronomist & CCA, Stephanie Porter, investigates a field with stunted corn with necrotic striping, ultimately pinpointing low soil pH as a culprit alongside corn nematode. Porter highlights the need for pH management and its impact on crop performance.
Explore Cover Crop & Nitrogen Management with Illinois Soybean Association on September 8th
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.
ALTA Summer Meeting: Discover the Latest in Soil Testing and Network with Soil Fertility Experts
On August 28 and 29, the Agricultural Laboratory Testing Association will be hosting their summer meeting. Growers and ag industry professionals will learn about soil testing and mingle with soil fertility experts.
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.
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.
Enhance Soybean Nutrition: Join ILSoyAdvisor’s Tailgate Talk near Augusta, IL on July 28th!
Join ILSoyAdvisor for a Tailgate Talk on July 28th near Augusta, IL. This field event is targeted towards growers interested in soybean fertility with an emphasis on sulfur nutrition.
The 4Rs of Phosphorus Management for Illinois Soybean Production
In this ILSoyAdvisor webinar, Dr. Andrew Margenot highlights the current situation and challenges in soybean production in Illinois regarding phosphorus (P) management.
Soybeans and Herbicide Carry-Over: Observations, Challenges, and Solutions
Illinois Soybean Association Soy Envoy Kris Ehler investigates yellow, stunted soybeans in fields and consults University of Illinois Weed Scientist Dr. Aaron Hager. They explore herbicide carry-over from last year's corn crop and the difficulty in identifying a consistent pattern.
Soil and Water Outcomes Fund Enrollment is Now Open for 2023!
Enrollment is open in 68 Illinois counties for the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund. Farmers receive financial incentives for adopting conservation practices, earning an average of $34 per acre last year. Enhance your practices or add more acreage. Don't miss out!
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