Early-Season Crop Progress and Conditions – June 2026
Despite cool, uneven spring weather and patchy drought conditions, Illinois’ 2026 corn and soybean crops were planted on schedule with generally average early conditions, and improving warmth and rainfall in June are expected to support continued growth and reduce drought stress.
Beginning Farmer? Top 10 Tips from Seasoned Growers
Illinois Field & Bean asked seasoned Illinois producers what advice they would give beginning farmers today. That advice varied from financial, to scalability, to technology, to relationships. Meet the farmers and learn their Top 10 Tips.
Measuring How Insect Pests Impact Yields and the Value of Pest Control Products
Emerging research sheds light on soybean insecticide ROI in Illinois fields.
Managing Crop Residues: Having Your Cake and Eating It Too
IL Soy Envoy Brandon Hall shares how Illinois growers must adopt a comprehensive, season-long residue management strategy to enhance decomposition, maintain soil health, and ensure optimal planting conditions.
Five Tips to Use Spray Drones Effectively
To use spray drones effectively, operators must follow herbicide labels while carefully optimizing factors like carrier volume, spray swath, drift control, and flight planning to balance legal requirements with effective and precise weed control.
Glufosinate: What is the Perfect Day to Spray?
ISA Outreach Agronomist Stephanie Porter shares best practices for Glufosinate application based on new research from the University of Illinois.
ISA Mentorship Program Offers a Rich Bounty of Personal Growth for Students
Jamee Milliken shares how stepping into the ISA Mentorship Program with no agricultural background led her to unexpected personal growth and lessons in leadership and integrity.
My Experience with the Growing Careers in Agriculture Mentorship Program
Sara Bourland highlights how the Growing Careers in Agriculture Mentorship Program introduced her to careers in agriculture and strengthened her path toward becoming an agriculture educator.
Growing Careers in Agriculture: A Fun Mentorship Opportunity
Bobby Shaffer spotlights how the ISA mentorship program gives students a fun, friendly way to explore major ag companies, learn from great mentors and build real connections.
Finding My Place in Agriculture: What the 2026 Growing Careers in Agriculture Mentorship Program Meant to Me
Rosemarie Long shares how ISA's mentorship program didn’t just broaden her view of agriculture—it helped her discover her place in it.
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