AI & Breeding
From data to decision-making, Ashley Haddon shares how artificial intelligence is being used in crop production today.
Early Detection of Group 15 Waterhemp Resistance
Develop tools to detect Group 15 herbicide resistance in waterhemp before residual control visibly fails, helping farmers distinguish resistance from weather effects and make field specific herbicide decisions that protect early season weed control.
Improving Glufosinate Performance for Waterhemp Control
Identify how temperature and herbicide rate affect glufosinate performance on waterhemp to help farmers improve POST control, slow resistance development, and protect one of the last effective herbicide options for soybean production.
Comprehensive Genetic Library for Soybean Cyst Nematode Could Renew Resistance, Profitability for Soybean Growers
Illinois research on the soybean cyst nematode pangenome is helping scientists better understand the pest’s genetic diversity and how it overcomes resistance.
Is Relief Ahead for Illinois’ Drought Conditions?
As drought conditions intensify across Illinois, atmospheric scientist Matt Reardon breaks down the 14-day rainfall outlook.
Conservation Walk at the ISA Agronomy Farm
Join the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) on Thursday, March 5, from 2 to 4 p.m. for a Conservation Walk at the ISA Agronomy Farm - [...]
Winter Barley: A Natural Way to Suppress Weeds
Research from Southern Illinois University indicates that switching to winter barley could suppress weeds with less biomass than cereal rye.
Why Wheat?
Abigail Peterson shares how a wheat field in her own backyard served as a real-world example of how crop rotations can evolve to meet agronomic and economic goals.
Is “FOMO” Driving Decisions on Your Farm?
With constant exposure to new products, free trials and influencer recommendations, how can growers separate what truly pays from what is simply popular?
Supporting Illinois Crop Management Decisions
Deanna Burkhart outlines on-farm trial opportunities in the management of cover crops, double-crop, insecticides and sulfur for the upcoming growing season with the Illinois Soybean Association.
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