Funded in part by the Illinois Soybean Association checkoff program, the 2017 Effingham ILSoyAdvisor.com Soybean Summit provided a thought-provoking lineup of expert speakers sharing the latest tools and technology along with actionable recommendations to boost yields and improve bottom lines.
Below are links to several of the presentations from the event.
- “How Do You Win in Tough Times” presented by Mike Boehlje, Purdue University
- View the recording here.
- “Accelerating Soybean Genetic Gain with Cutting Edge Technologies and Management” presented by Kirk Reese, Pioneer
- View the recording here.
- “Challenges and Successes of the Wheat Double-Crop Soybean Rotation” presented by Carrie Knott, Ph.D., University of Kentucky Grain Crops Extension Agronomist
- View the recording here.
- “Pursuit of Sustainable High-Yield Soybeans with a Focus on M.O.M.” presented by Howard Brown, Illini FS
- View the recording here.
- “Enhance Soybean Production with Plant Nutrient Sulphur” presented by Wesley Haun, Division H.J. Baker & Bro., Inc.
- View the recording here.
- “The Infallible Solution for Herbicide-Resistant Weeds” presented by Aaron Hager, University of Illinois
- View the recording here.
- “Double-Cropping: Challenges and Viable Solutions” presented in a roundtable discussion by Kelly Robertson, Ken McClintock and Carl Schwinke

Kelly Robertson has been a soil fertility agronomist and precision agriculture consultant since 1989 and also spends time in farm/agronomy management roles for farms in Southern Illinois.
In 2012, Kelly and his wife Lori started Precision Crop Services in Benton where they provide agronomic services for their customers including soil testing, crop scouting, data analysis, GPS/GIS services including variable rate seeding and fertility recommendations as well as farm and agronomy management for their customers.
He is a Certified Professional Agronomist, Certified Crop Advisor, Certified 4R Nutrient Management Specialist, 2015 Illinois Soybean Association Double-Crop Specialist, 2016 Illinois CCA of the Year and the 2021 Illinois Soybean Assoc. Dave Rahe Excellence in Soils Consulting Award winner.


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