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.

See how your Illinois Soybean Checkoff dollars are working for you with results from 24 farmer-focused research projects, and discover practical insights from the 2025 growing season that can help inform decisions on your farm.

Harvesting soybeans with unusual discoloration or seed damage this fall? Understanding the difference between cosmetic and quality-impacting issues can help explain dockage decisions and set expectations at delivery.

ISA's Darby Danzl and Whitney Miller share updates about ISA's partnership with USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).