As harvest comes to a close and you reflect on this year's crop, don't miss these insights from the 2026 growing season from ISA Director of Agronomy, Abigail Peterson, CCA.

Reports of off-color soybeans are increasing across Illinois, with some elevators applying discounts or rejecting loads. Get the latest guidance on Soybeans of Other Colors (SBOC) from the United Soybean Board (USB), understand your marketing options and take part in ISA's statewide survey to help assess the impact.

As harvest comes to a close and you reflect on this year's crop, don't miss these insights from the 2026 growing season from ISA Director of Agronomy, Abigail Peterson, CCA.

When a cover crop struggles, dry weather and planting conditions often take the blame, but residual herbicides may be part of the story. Certified Crop Advisor Torey Colburn explains the factors that influence herbicide carryover risk and shares practical guidance to help farmers evaluate potential issues before they affect cover crop establishment.

From targeted sprayers and bioherbicides to AI-driven decision tools, soybean farmers across 13 states will benefit from 11 newly funded and renewed NCSRP research projects focused on solving some of the industry's biggest production challenges.

Know your SCN numbers before next season. Take advantage of free SCN egg testing from the Illinois Soybean Association and University of Illinois to assess risk, protect yield potential, and make more informed soybean variety and management decisions.