Purple seed stain is showing up in more soybean fields this season. Learn what’s driving the increase, how to identify it, and what it could mean for seed quality and marketing.

Could soybean desiccation be the key to protecting yield and beating unpredictable fall weather? Join Illinois farmers and researchers as they put this emerging harvest management tool to the test.

Help shape the future of soybean insect management by participating in a 2027 ISA On-Farm Trial Network study. Farmers can work alongside University of Illinois researchers to test insecticide strategies and uncover insights that improve decision-making and profitability.

Discover how emerging agricultural leaders are strengthening their understanding of soil health, sustainability, and conservation practices to build a more resilient future for Illinois agriculture.

Herbicide-resistant weeds are constantly evolving, but a nationwide team of researchers is helping farmers stay one step ahead with proven management strategies, emerging resistance monitoring, and integrated weed-control practices.

As Illinois soybeans approach maturity, Rachel Vann explains what causes green stem, why it can complicate harvests, and what recent research reveals about the limited options available to manage this unpredictable production challenge.