At the 2026 Field Advisor Forum, Dr. Andrew Margenot revisits long-standing lime and soil pH recommendations, offering new Illinois data that may help fine-tune lime rate decisions.
From federal dicamba rulings to Illinois-level pesticide legislation, there’s a lot moving. KJ joins the Field Advisor podcast to unpack what it means for farmers.
From uneven maturity to harvest aids, Dr. Rachel Vann breaks down late-season soybean factors that can impact harvest timing and grain quality.
When stress hits your soybeans, what actually matters for yield? Watch this presentation from Purdue University soybean specialist Dr. Shaun Casteel.
At the January Field Advisor Forum, WCIA 3 meteorologist Jacob Dickey explained how shifting climate patterns could shape Illinois weather and crop production in 2026.
Stephanie Porter breaks down results from 2025 Illinois On-Farm Trial Network locations to explain when sulfur can boost soybean yields and why the answer is not always straightforward.
A multiyear, Illinois Soybean Checkoff-funded effort is using statewide data to identify soybean stem pest trends across Illinois and what they signal for 2026.
Reynolds has dedicated more than 24 years to improving soil science, soil health and conservation agriculture across Illinois.
Corrigan is an independent agronomist and instructor who has served on numerous boards and contributed to programs at both the state and national levels.
As wheat-soybean double-cropping expands north in Illinois, Giovani Preza Fontes shares field trial data on soybean maturity selection, seeding rate and fertility management.
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