Field Advisor Podcast
Field Advisor
Field Advisor, funded by the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) Checkoff Program, provides the latest agronomic information and on-farm research from local experts to help Illinois soybean producers improve yield and profitability.
Strongest El Nino on Record? Weather Update with Matt Reardon
In this episode of Field Advisor, atmospheric scientist Matt Reardon of Nutrien Ag Solutions breaks down a volatile spring across Illinois, including record tornado activity and a rapid shift from drought to excess moisture that has delayed planting. He explains what drove Aprilโs extreme weather, what to expect through May, and how a developing El Niรฑo could influence summer conditions.
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In this episode of Field Advisor, atmospheric scientist Matt Reardon of Nutrien Ag Solutions breaks down a volatile spring across Illinois, including record tornado activity [...]
May 5, 2026
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In this episode, IL Soy Envoys Matt Montgomery, CCA, with Beckโs Hybrids and Scott Krone with GDM Seeds join Illinois Soybean Association agronomist Stephanie Porter, [...]
April 30, 2026
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In this episode, Mike Wilson, CCA, specialty products marketing manager with Wabash Valley Service Company, joins Kelsey from southeastern Illinois with a boots-on-the-ground update from [...]
April 10, 2026
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In this episode, Sunrise FS agronomist Eric Beckett, CCA, examines how increasing weather variability is reshaping agronomic decision making across the Midwest. He discusses the [...]
March 30, 2026
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In this episode, Illinois Soybean Association Agronomist Stephanie Porter, CCA, discusses current field conditions and drought concerns, along with considerations around soybean seed quality, input [...]
March 25, 2026
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Early soybean planting can boost yield potential, but it also brings added risk. This episode features Logan Miller, research specialist in weed science at the [...]
March 18, 2026
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