The Forecast from the Road
Matt Reardon breaks down how a stalled jet stream deepened Illinois’ drought and why this weekend’s pattern shift could bring long-awaited rain.
What Farmers Need to Know: Illinois Climate-Smart Agriculture Program
Illinois farmers can soon apply for up to $315,000 in cost-share funding to implement no-till and strip-till practices through a new Illinois Department of Agriculture Climate-Smart program starting in fall 2025.
Soybean Invertebrate Loss Estimates from the United States — 2024
Soybean pests continue to take a serious bite out of yields and profits — see which insects and slugs cost U.S. farmers over $843 million in 2024 and where they caused the most damage.
What Old Wineskins Teach Us About 2025’s Dry Soybean Harvest
What do ancient wineskins have to do with soybean pods? IL Soy Envoy Matt Montgomery connects a timeless parable to a timely harvest challenge.
Farmers Drive Checkoff-Funded Research for 2025-2026
From battling weeds and disease to boosting soil health and profitability, see where your Illinois Soybean Checkoff dollars are fueling the next wave of farmer-focused research.
Is Your Soil Breathing? What CO2 Can Tell Us About Soil Health
Early data from multi-year trials suggests that soil respiration may respond more to timing, region, and crop rotation than to tillage or cover crops.
2025: The Tale of Two Soybean Pods and Yield
Stephanie Porter, CCA, shares why two-seeded pods are showing up across Illinois—and why Mother Nature isn’t the only factor.
Soybean Genomics: What’s Next?
Stephanie Porter highlights how breakthroughs in soybean genomics may help farmers boost profitability, tackle pests, and adapt to changing conditions.
When Cover Crop Plans Meet Dry Conditions
With drought tightening its grip across Illinois, cover crop decisions are anything but straightforward—should you plant now or wait? IL Soy Envoy Torey Colburn, CCA, explains.
Nominations Open for 2026 Field Advisor Awards
Spotlight the CCAs who are shaping the future of Illinois soybean production by submitting your nomination today.
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