ISA is continuing its ILSoyAdvisor.com podcasts, connecting agronomy experts with Illinois farmers to share their insights, experiences and recommendations on growing high-yielding, profitable soybeans.

Nick Marley, agronomist and Certified Crop Adviser, joins us this month to share his insight on the importance of evaluating early season plant health after emergence. “Did bean leaf beetles feed on the cotyledons? Is the hypocotyl hooking below the soil surface? There are symptoms both above and below ground to look for,” explained Marley.

Listen in to learn more about recognizing symptoms, diagnosing problems, and overcoming obstacles in future years.