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.
Conservation Funding for Your Farm
Illinois Soy Envoy Byron Hendrix, CCA, reviews how farmers can access financial support for conservation practices on their operations.
Fall Covers for Spring Savings Program Opens for 2025–2026 Season
Illinois farmers are eligible for $5/acre crop insurance premium discount.
The Future Is in the Field
ISA's new Agronomy Farm is a nearly 98-acre site designed to turn checkoff-funded research into practical, field-ready insights for Illinois farmers.
Upcoming Webinar: Understanding Inconsistent Performance of Glufosinate for Waterhemp Control
Join Dr. Patrick Tranel as he highlights Illinois Soybean Checkoff-funded research to improve how glufosinate is used and shares an update on herbicide resistance in waterhemp.
Soil Health Sounds Great—But Is It Paying Yet?
Watch the full recording and hear presenters break down two years of replicated trial results from across Illinois—revealing how today’s conservation practices are truly performing in the field.
Understanding Inconsistent Performance of Glufosinate for Waterhemp Control
Illinois farmers know that waterhemp is not easy to control, especially as resistance grows. In this webinar, Dr. Patrick Tranel will highlight Illinois Soybean Checkoff-funded [...]
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