In this video, IL Soy Envoy Craig Grafton, CCA, from Bayer Crop Science explains the focus of their planting date trials, which aim to help farmers choose the best soybean varieties for early or late planting. By understanding how different varieties perform in various planting conditions, farmers can make more informed decisions for their operations. Grafton highlights the importance of early planting, its potential for higher yields, and how Bayer’s breeding program is adapting to these practices to better serve farmers.
About the Author: Kelsey Litchfield
Kelsey Litchfield is the Agronomic Outreach Specialist for the Illinois Soybean Association. In her role, she manages Field Advisor's media platforms and assists the agronomy team with events and field days.
A native of Rio, IL, Kelsey earned her bachelor’s degree from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2017 where she double majored in Agricultural Communications and Broadcast Journalism.
where are the 2024 university of ill yield trials
Hi Paul –
Here’s the website for the UIUC Variety trials – https://vt.cropsci.illinois.edu/. We anticipate the results from 2024 will be on the website in February sometime. -Kelsey