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 [...]
No-Till Soybean Production Tips
A lot of soybeans are no-till in the U.S. and across the Corn Belt. However, in regions with flat, black dirt some growers are [...]
Learning How to Produce High-Yield No-Till Soybeans
“No-till, no yield.” Ask any farmer who uses no-till in his management system, and he’ll probably tell you that one of his conventional-till neighbors [...]
Ninth Annual No-Till Operational Benchmark Study
No-tillers hit new yield records across the board No-tilled soybean yields climbed to new highs in 2016, while most U.S. regions saw better yields [...]
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