Red Crown Rot: The Soybean Disease That Keeps Raising Questions
Red crown rot continues to challenge farmers and researchers alike—tune in to Field Advisor as experts share the latest developments on this complex soybean disease.
What Farmers Need to Know: Illinois Climate-Smart Agriculture Program
Illinois farmers can soon apply for up to $315,000 in cost-share funding to implement no-till and strip-till practices through a new Illinois Department of Agriculture Climate-Smart program starting in fall 2025.
Soybean Invertebrate Loss Estimates from the United States — 2024
Soybean pests continue to take a serious bite out of yields and profits — see which insects and slugs cost U.S. farmers over $843 million in 2024 and where they caused the most damage.
Understanding and Managing Nontarget-Site Herbicide Resistance in Waterhemp
Waterhemp with nontarget-site resistance is one of the biggest weed challenges for Illinois farmers. Using an epidemiological approach with real field histories, this project will identify which management practices best slow resistance so farmers can protect herbicides, maintain yields, and manage waterhemp sustainably.
What Old Wineskins Teach Us About 2025’s Dry Soybean Harvest
What do ancient wineskins have to do with soybean pods? IL Soy Envoy Matt Montgomery connects a timeless parable to a timely harvest challenge.
Soybean Cyst Nematode: How Much Yield Are You Leaving in the Field?
Behind every disappointing soybean yield might lurk SCN — tune in as top pathologists and agronomists unpack the latest science and strategy to control it.
Farmers Drive Checkoff-Funded Research for 2025-2026
From battling weeds and disease to boosting soil health and profitability, see where your Illinois Soybean Checkoff dollars are fueling the next wave of farmer-focused research.
The Battle for Conservation Funding in Illinois
Eliot Clay and Andrew Larson join Field Advisor to talk about the vital role of SWCDs in supporting farmers and securing conservation funding in Springfield.
Is Your Soil Breathing? What CO2 Can Tell Us About Soil Health
Early data from multi-year trials suggests that soil respiration may respond more to timing, region, and crop rotation than to tillage or cover crops.
2025: The Tale of Two Soybean Pods and Yield
Stephanie Porter, CCA, shares why two-seeded pods are showing up across Illinois—and why Mother Nature isn’t the only factor.
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