Stephanie Porter, CCA

Outreach Agronomist

Stephanie Porter, CCA, is the outreach agronomist for the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA), supporting the ISA Agronomy team’s outreach efforts through Field Advisor. She collaborates with Kelsey Litchfield and Lauran Hill to deliver agronomic information via videos, podcasts, blogs, newsletters, and social media, while leading events like the Field Advisor Forum and Field Talks.

With over 20 years of experience in agronomy, conservation, and plant diagnostics, Stephanie holds a bachelor’s in crop science and a master’s in plant pathology from the University of Illinois. She is a certified crop advisor and was named the 2018 Illinois Certified Crop Adviser Master Soybean Advisor.

Focus Areas:

  • Agronomy
  • Research & Outreach
  • Plant Diagnostics
  • Farmer Programing

Blogs by Stephanie / Also Featured In

  • When Planting Is Delayed by Rain—Is It Better Than Planting in Dust?

    While a wet spring has delayed planting for many Illinois farmers, Stephanie Porter, CCA, says there’s still time to maximize yield potential by prioritizing corn first, adjusting soybean populations and management, and making strategic in-season decisions as conditions allow.

  • Soybean Plant Stands: Is Replanting Necessary?

    Early in the growing season, many factors often reduce soybean plant stands - freezing temperatures, hail, slugs, disease, etc. A soybean field with poor seedling vigor, slow plant growth, and low plant stand often triggers an “I need to fix this” impulse; however, these fields don’t always need to be replanted.

  • Soybean Seeding Rate: How Low Can You Go?

    Fine-tuning soybean seeding rates can maximize yield potential while balancing costs—Stephanie Porter, CCA, shares what factors to consider before making your final decision.