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 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.
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 do ancient wineskins have to do with soybean pods? IL Soy Envoy Matt Montgomery connects a timeless parable to a timely harvest challenge.
Behind every disappointing soybean yield might lurk SCN — tune in as top pathologists and agronomists unpack the latest science and strategy to control it.
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.
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.
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.
Stephanie Porter, CCA, shares why two-seeded pods are showing up across Illinois—and why Mother Nature isn’t the only factor.
Stephanie Porter highlights how breakthroughs in soybean genomics may help farmers boost profitability, tackle pests, and adapt to changing conditions.
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