Your Agronomy Questions, Answered
Missed the live Q&A? Here's what you need to know for the 2025 growing season—sulfur tips, weed control, cover crop management, and more!
Upcoming Webinar: Ask the Illinois Soybean Association Agronomy Team
Join the Illinois Soybean Association Agronomy Team for a live Q&A session to discuss the 2025 growing season. Abigail Peterson, CCA, Stacy Zuber, PhD, and Stephanie Porter, CCA, will discuss what to watch for this season and answer questions on crop scouting, field management, and more.
From Farm to Filtration: A Tour of Conservation in Action
This conservation tour will look at how drainage tile impacts water quality, how cover crops play a role in nutrient runoff management, the role that wetlands can play in limiting nutrient runoff, and the cost associated with treating nutrients in the water.
Soybean Sustainability Metrics: Preliminary Results from Illinois Field Trials
Dr. Andrew Margenot shares preliminary findings on soil health, water quality, and climate impact from two seasons of Illinois field trials.
Cover Crop Management Panel
This panel discussion explores common challenges in cover crop management, covering topics such as nutrient management, termination, pre-corn considerations, and application methods.
Final Reflections and Lessons from Retailer Cover Crop Trials
Frank Rademacher analyzes yield data from seven split-field cover crop trials to help retailers and farmers understand how cover crops affect soil and plant nutrients.
How Can Farmers Identify Conservation Practices that Boost Productivity and Sustainability?
Dr. Kaiyu Guan shares an update on ISA checkoff-funded research, highlighting findings on crop rotations and pre-growing season effects.
Biologicals: Are They a Barrier or a Game-Changer?
Hear from two experts as they share practical tips and trial data on microbial biostimulants and seed treatments in this Field Advisor webinar.
Focus on Agronomy in an Economic Downturn
In her latest blog, Stephanie Porter highlights how strategic agronomic decisions can help farmers navigate rising input costs and low commodity prices.
Benefits of Reduced Tillage and Cereal Rye in a Diverse Crop Rotation of Corn-Soybean Wheat/Double Crop Soybean
Lowell Gentry shares research from Piatt County, IL, that demonstrates the advantages of diversifying the typical corn and soybean rotation.
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