Illinois Soybean Growers Invited to Help Shape Climate Tools for Ag Production
Illinois soybean growers are invited to a workshop on July 30 to help shape new climate tools that support smarter, more resilient farming decisions.
Tracking Soybean Stem Diseases and Pests in Illinois
Researchers in Illinois are tracking stem diseases and insect pests in soybeans as part of a multi-year effort to better understand what’s emerging in the state’s fields.
Digging Into Soybean Nodulation
IL Soy Envoy Matt Montgomery shares a closer look at the biology behind nodulation—and how it impacts your soybean yield.
How Much Cereal Rye Biomass Is Too Much?
Ongoing research is pinpointing how cereal rye biomass levels, driven by timing and seeding rates, affect soybean stand and overall crop success.
Research Studies Link Between Red Crown Rot and SCN in Soybeans
Illinois research is uncovering how soybean cyst nematode and red crown rot may be teaming up in Illinois fields—and what that means for future soybean management.
How to Avoid Herbicide Carry-Over for Fall Cover Crops
Early-season weather disruptions can increase the risk of herbicide carryover and limit fall cover crop options—IL Soy Envoy Torey Colburn explains what to watch for.
Gene Editing Offers Potential New Path for Managing SCN
Illinois researchers are using CRISPR and RNA sequencing to identify genetic targets that could disrupt soybean cyst nematode reproduction.
Exploring Cover Crops’ Role in Managing SCN Populations
An ongoing study across 13 Illinois field sites is evaluating how different cover crops influence SCN populations to support more effective management strategies.
Tissue Testing Study Uncovers How Nitrogen and Sulfur Impact Soybean Growth
Illinois research is exploring how soybeans take up and move nutrients, and Fred Below shares early findings that can guide smarter in-season fertility decisions.
To Spray or Not to Spray? Making Herbicide Decisions in Dry Conditions
Group 15 herbicides vary in activation thresholds and soil persistence—IL Soy Envoy Seth Wiley shares how to match the right chemistry to field conditions when rain is scarce.
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