Kelsey Litchfield

Agronomic Outreach Specialist

Kelsey Litchfield, the Agronomic Outreach Specialist for the Illinois Soybean Association, is an agricultural communications professional with over 10 years of experience in video and audio production. She coordinates ILSoyAdvisor outreach events, oversees ILSoyAdvisor.com, and supports the Soy Envoy program. An alumna of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Kelsey studied agricultural communications and broadcast journalism. Beyond her role at ISA, Kelsey is passionate about leveraging technology to enhance agricultural practices and enjoys engaging with the farming community to share innovative solutions and insights.

Focus Areas:

  • Communications & Outreach
  • ILSoyAdvisor
  • Farmer Programming

Blogs by Kelsey / Also Featured In

  • A Record Crop During a Wet Year?

    USDA-NASS forecasts yields of 225 for corn and 66 for soybeans in Illinois, but are the IL Soy Envoys seeing this potential in their fields? Listen as they share crop conditions, discussing the possible need for a second fungicide pass and addressing reports of tar spot, SDS, white mold, and more.

  • What is the Ideal Fall Planting Date for Cover Crops?

    It's August, and farmers are preparing for harvest, which for some includes planting cover crops. What is the ideal fall planting date and seeding rate for planting cereal rye or clover cover crops in Illinois? Nathan Johanning, Extension Educator with the University of Illinois, has been conducting field trials across the state to answer these questions.

  • Utilizing Technology to Enhance Soybean Scouting

    Blake Patton discusses the use of remote sensing technology to improve soybean scouting.