Hungry for Cover Crop Answers? Join ISA for Dinner & Data in December!
Illinois Soybean Association is co-hosting an evening event featuring University of Illinois Extension research from Nathan Johanning that links cover crop management to dollars and bushels in overall crop production.
Turning Weather into Wisdom: The Ag Climate Dashboard
Discover how the new Ag Climate Dashboard is transforming how Midwest farmers and agronomists track weather, drought, and crop conditions — bringing all the climate data you need into one easy-to-use hub.
Looking to 2026 with a Little Hope
IL Soy Envoy Mike Wilson offers practical guidance for planning 2026 inputs, focusing on genetics, crop protection, and soil health to help farmers make steady, informed decisions in a tough economic year.
Summer 2025 Update: SCN Testing Results Show Varying Levels Across Illinois
Summer sampling from the ISA checkoff-funded SCN testing program highlights varying nematode levels across Illinois and continued statewide monitoring efforts.
Upcoming Webinar: Soil Health Sounds Great—But Is It Paying Yet?
Adopting cover crops and no-till can improve soil health over time, but what about the short-term returns? This webinar takes a look at two years of replicated trial results across Illinois to see how these conservation practices are performing.
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.
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