Jennifer Jones, CCA, ISA Research Agronomist, shares about a free cover crop seed program that is helping Illinois farmers overcome adoption barriers, improving soil health and water quality while expanding cover crop acres across priority watersheds.

Don't let panic drive your diagnosis. Discover the field clues that confirm Red Crown Rot and the mistakes to avoid.

Seeing orange halos on soybean leaves? Before you reach for a fungicide, learn why this eye-catching symptom may be a nutrient imbalance, not a disease, and how researchers want your help solving the mystery.

Think yield is already set? Midwest Agronomy Day experts say a few key decisions could still make a big difference.

From rainfall and temperature to leaf wetness and solar radiation, weather shapes every stage of the growing season. Explore the ISA Agronomy Farm's live weather monitoring system and see how real-time data is being used to support smarter management decisions and research.

For years, soybean fungicides delivered strong returns, but new research is raising questions about whether those benefits still hold up in today’s fields. Agronomist Matt Montgomery explores the mystery behind soybean fungicide performance and why untreated check strips may be the key to making smarter, ROI-driven decisions in 2026 and beyond.