Understanding and Managing Nontarget-Site Herbicide Resistance in Waterhemp
Waterhemp continues to be one of the most troublesome weeds in Illinois soybean production, with new cases of resistance making management even more difficult. [...]
Managing Weeds in Early-Planted No-Till Soybeans
Evaluate the effectiveness of PRE and POST herbicide programs, with and without cereal rye, for weed control in early planted no-till soybeans to help [...]
Refining Cover Crop Recommendations for Corn-Soybean Rotations Based on Species and Timing
Compare how different cover crop species and mixtures, combined with two termination timings, affect corn and soybean performance in rotation to help refine regional [...]
Using Integrated Weed Management to Control Waterhemp in Soybeans
Develop integrated weed management strategies that combine cover crops, herbicides, and tillage to control herbicide-resistant waterhemp, protect soybean yields, and support long-term sustainability. Learn [...]
Can following the MRTN approach reduce tile nitrate loss in conventional and cover cropping systems?
Based on year 1 insights, this year 2 project will focus on validating the maximum return to nitrogen (MRTN) approach as a viable method [...]
Evaluation of a Targeted Conservation Plan in the Lake Bloomington Watershed
When faced with non-point nutrient loss reduction goals, it truly does take a village. Farmer-led watershed groups are critical to drive cover crop adoption [...]
Residue Management and Nutrient Value for Soybean Production
Crop residue is a source of nutrients for the following season’s crop, but it has yet to be documented just how much of which [...]
Measuring Soil Health, Water Quality, and Climate Impact on Illinois Soybeans
This project is collecting soil health, water quality and climate footprint metrics across the state’s growing regions and cropping systems (soy-corn, double-crop wheat-soy with [...]
What Is the Ideal Planting Window To Establish Cover Crops and Obtain Optimum Crop Growth and Yield of Rotational Crops?
This project is comparing 1) different cereal rye seeding dates and rates before soybean, and 2) different planting dates of two clover species after [...]
Integrated Management Strategies for Maximizing Soybean Production in Conservation Tillage Systems
To help more farmers feel confident implementing conservation tillage systems, this project is investigating the interactions across soil types, starter fertilizer, tillage systems and [...]
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