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.
Can Conservation Tillage Work for Soybeans? New Research Says Yes—with the Right Adjustments
Soybeans can perform well in conservation tillage systems with the right combination of fertility and row spacing—see what researchers found in the first year of this ISA checkoff-funded study.
Time to Rethink Tillage and Spray Applications for Windier Springs
Eric Beckett urges farmers and applicators to act with caution during windy conditions, warning that poorly timed tillage or spraying could result in damaging consequences both in the field and in the public eye.
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.
Illinois Soybean Association Field Talk: Brock Ideus Farm
ILSoyAdvisor is thrilled to announce the launch of the Field Talk event series for the summer of 2023. These engaging events will be held in-person, providing you with a wonderful opportunity to attend a complimentary and enlightening gathering. By participating, you can expand your knowledge on a diverse range of topics while earning CCA credits.
Tillage Benchmarks for Soybeans in Illinois
This article was originally published on FarmdocDaily. The costs of machinery ownership and labor are two important factors when considering tillage decisions (Swanson et [...]
Three Tips for Successful No-Till
2021 could bring a lot of discussion about increasing the number of soybean acres because of profitability factors, logistics, etc. This change in crop [...]
Fall Tillage Considerations
Tillage is a popular practice across Illinois and it still seems to have its place in a high yield soybean production system. It also [...]
Water, Water Everywhere – And Not a Drop to Drink
A corridor of the Midwest stretching from Nebraska through Iowa and into Northern Illinois has been receiving almost continuous rainfall for an extended period [...]
Farming with Ephemeral Gullies: Fix It, Don’t Disk It!
“Ephemeral gullies” are small channels that are formed in natural, concentrated water flow areas. They are generally shallow, yet visible, and are normally easily [...]
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