2025: Year of Extreme Weather, Corn Disease and Worry in Illinois
A season of swings and stress—Stephanie Porter, CCA, recaps 2025’s weather and crop production challenges.
Cover Crop Results Are In! What Did We Learn from This Season?
Illinois trial data show how cover crop species, seeding rates, planting dates and termination timing influenced biomass production and soybean yields.
Conservation in Focus
Within the 20 agronomic research projects funded by the Illinois Soybean Checkoff in 2026, one priority continues to stand out: conservation.
Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership Seeking Applicants for Soil Health Leadership Program
Accepted applicants will have the opportunity to grow their soil health understanding and expand their professional network.
Asian Copperleaf Identified in Illinois
Asian copperleaf has now been confirmed in Illinois—learn how to identify this emerging weed after harvest and what to do if you find it in your fields.
Phantom of the Field: Soybean Cyst Nematode
SCN is a hidden threat, and testing, much like a cholesterol check, is the only way to know whether you’re in the clear or need to take action.
Red Crown Rot Moves Beyond Illinois—What Farmers Need to Know
Stephanie Porter urges farmers to report and volunteer suspected red crown rot fields to support critical research and future management tools.
The Current Grain Farm Financial Position in a Longer-Term Perspective
Re-posted from farmdoc: A long-term look at Illinois grain farm finances shows why 2024 marked a historic income low and highlights the tightening financial outlook for grain farms.
Understanding Inconsistent Performance of Glufosinate for Waterhemp Control
Dr. Patrick Tranel shares how environmental factors impact glufosinate performance, including when and how to apply it for the best results.
Turn Your Acres into Answers
Interested in hosting on-farm trials in 2026? Explore the Illinois Soybean Association’s available trials, including sulfur, foliar and seed treatment insecticides, and double-crop/wheat systems.
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