Illinois FFA Chapters Water Testing Challenge Winners Announced
Illinois Corn and Illinois Soybean Association collaborated to present the Water Testing Challenge to Illinois FFA chapters. This hands-on, educational program challenged students to sample water from different areas on the farms and analyze that data with a report that included improvement suggestions and management changes with explanations on why it should change.
Enhancing Soybean Yields: The Impact of Strategic Nutrient Management
This on-farm research project, funded by the Illinois Soybean Association checkoff program, explores the impact of strategic nutrient management on soybean yield across northern and central Illinois, examining various strategies under different conditions such as no-till, strip-till, row spacing, and cover cropping to inform best practices for soybean nutrient management.
Two Unique Opportunities for Farmers to Advance on Their Conservation Agriculture Journeys
In January, farmers in the Midwest and Mid-South have two valuable opportunities through the One Good Idea platform to enhance soil health, improve water quality, and safeguard profitability.
WEBINAR: Soybean-Specifics of Soil Health: What Do We Know?
When it comes to soybeans, are there specific considerations for soil health? In this webinar, Dr. Andrew Margenot with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, reviews reasons for anticipating soybean-specific considerations on soil health processes and management and methods for testing soil health.
Register Today for Soybean Summit on February 1st
Join Illinois Soybean Association at the annual Soybean Summit in Champaign for the latest in soybean production. Attendees will be updated on cover crop trends, secrets to high-yield soybean farming, 2024’s chemical supply chain, and soybean pest management. Register today!
Register Today for 2024 Better Beans Series!
Prepare for a successful 2024 growing season with the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) by attending a half-day Better Beans event in your area. The ISA Agronomy Team alongside university researchers and agronomy experts will deliver regional insights on a range of topics, from conquering weed challenges and managing diseases to optimizing soil health.
Event Recap: Exploring Agronomic Solutions for Future Soybean Systems
What are some highlights of the ILSoyAdvisor 2023 summer field events? Here's an event recap from the three gatherings across Illinois, covering topics such as nutrient management, conservation practices, and more.
Soybean-Specifics of Soil Health: What Do We Know?
When it comes to soybeans, are there specific considerations on soil health? In this webinar, Dr. Andrew Margenot will review reasons for anticipating soybean-specific considerations on soil health processes and management, and methods for testing soil health.
Advancing Ag Research: Updates from ISA Check-off Funded Projects
Maintaining strong connections with research collaborators is a top priority at the Illinois Soybean Association. In this report, we provide progress updates from four research initiatives carried out in partnership with Southern Illinois University and the University of Illinois.
Should I Rely on Residuals? Plus White Mold Concerns, Soil Fertility Recommendations, Harvest Reports, and More
Is the finish in sight? A new podcast episode delivers a harvest and yield report while also discussing white mold concerns, soil testing, and not discounting the use of residual herbicides. Tune in!
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