Cover Crops and Soil Health for Better Crop Fertility Decisions

University research and field experience come together to examine how cover crop choices influence nitrogen availability, fertilizer needs, and soil function.

By Kelsey Litchfield|2026-01-22T08:24:06-06:00January 22, 2026|Cover Crops, Featured Posts, Soil/Nutrient Management|0 Comments

Illinois Extension’s 2026 Agronomy Summit in Marshall, IL

Discover the latest in crop science at Illinois Extension's 2026 Agronomy Summit in Marshall, IL, located in Clark County. Speakers and topics for the day [...]

By Field Advisor|2026-01-21T11:45:09-06:00January 21, 2026|Comments Off

Upcoming Webinar: Cover Crops and Soil Health for Better Crop Fertility Decisions

As cover crops and soil health take on greater importance in crop management, this webinar will discuss their influence on nutrient management and soil function.

By Field Advisor|2026-01-12T09:50:42-06:00January 12, 2026|Cover Crops, Featured Posts, Soil/Nutrient Management|0 Comments

Webinar: Cover Crops and Soil Health for Better Crop Fertility Decisions

Wednesday, January 21 at 11:00 AM CT Cover crops and soil health continue to be key management considerations on many farms. This webinar will feature [...]

By Kelsey Litchfield|2026-01-09T10:48:02-06:00January 9, 2026|Featured Events|Comments Off

Why Planting Date Changes the Link Between Soil Tests and Soybean Yield

Marcos Loman presents data showing how planting timing alters the relationship between soil test values and soybean yield response.

By Illinois Soybean Association|2026-01-09T08:36:59-06:00January 9, 2026|Featured Posts, Planting, Soil/Nutrient Management, Soybeans|0 Comments

Decoding Soil Test Interpretations to Guide Soil and Fertilizer Nutrient Use

Dr. John Jones breaks down what soil tests are really telling you and how to use that information to fine-tune fertilizer strategies.

By Illinois Soybean Association|2026-01-08T15:05:13-06:00January 8, 2026|Featured Posts, Soil/Nutrient Management|0 Comments

History of Soil Tests

Tim Smith takes a look back at how soil testing evolved and why its history still matters for today’s management decisions.

By Illinois Soybean Association|2026-01-08T15:05:41-06:00January 7, 2026|Featured Posts, Soil/Nutrient Management|0 Comments

Attend the 2026 Field Advisor Forum

For those looking to dive deeper into agronomic data and refine management strategies, attend the Field Advisor Forum on Thursday, Jan. 15 at Atkins Golf Club at the University of Illinois in Urbana.

By Kelsey Litchfield|2026-01-02T08:51:00-06:00January 2, 2026|Agronomy, Featured Posts, Research, Soybeans|0 Comments

Good Idea Shop Talks

Good Idea Shop Talks is a virtual meet-up series for row crop and livestock producers to exchange ideas for troubleshooting on-farm challenges related to improving [...]

By Aaron Hager|2025-12-19T11:15:03-06:00December 19, 2025|Comments Off