Don’t Sleep on Drought this Winter
Consecutive drier growing seasons have depleted deeper layer soil moisture and dropped water table levels across much of Illinois. Without near to wetter than normal conditions in winter, dry soil conditions could persist into the spring. El Niño conditions in the Pacific increase the chances of drier and warmer than normal weather, which could also impede longer-term drought recovery, especially in parts of western Illinois that have accumulated the largest deficits since the start of 2022.
November Weather Outlook: Temperature Swings, Winter Forecast, and Monitoring Brazil’s Soybean Season
When will it rain again? How about snow? ...Maybe not anytime soon. Matt Reardon shares a warmer weather forecast for Illinois and discusses the influence of El Nino on the winter outlook. He also highlights the weather forecast for Brazil and its implications for the ongoing soybean growing season.
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!
Illinois Weather Insights: Harvest Progress and El Niño Influence
Matt Reardon of Nutrien Ag offers a weather update for Illinois, discussing rain in the short-term forecasts, potential frost next week, and El Niño's influence on the current precipitation, while winter forecasts for Illinois remain uncertain with varying temperature and precipitation predictions.
Hurricanes, River Levels, and Harvest
Nutrien Ag's Matt Reardon delivers an early fall weather update, highlighting the Midwest's challenges with dry conditions that have resulted in alarmingly low river levels. Additionally, he discusses the likelihood of El Nino bringing precipitation during the harvest season.
July Showers Bring Relief to IL Crops and A Look Ahead to August & Harvest
July rainfall brought much-needed relief to crops in Illinois with sporadic heat and humidity causing high heat index days. Nutrien's Matt Reardon reports the jet stream's shift back to the Midwest is aiding in storm tracks and the expectation for El Niño development and a potentially wetter fall.
Pining for Rain: Drought and Derechos in Illinois
Despite recent rains, nearly half of Illinois remains in severe drought as of July 6th. Matt Reardon shares the July/August weather outlook and questions if El Nino will stand off a restrengthening drought in the Midwest.
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.
Hang in There
Kevin Nelson, an alumnus of ILSoyAdvisor's Soy Envoy program, shares his profound insights on the enduring drought challenges throughout the years. In his enlightening discourse, he emphasizes the transformative influence of traits on crops, revolutionizing their ability to thrive and endure even in the face of such trying circumstances.
June Weather Update: Drought, El Niño, and Fish
Matt Reardon, Senior Atmospheric Scientist at Nutrien Ag Solutions, discusses June's Weather Update, covering drought, El Niño, and fish.
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