GOOD NEWS AND BAD NEWS: Nitrate loads in the Illinois River are down, but not enough to achieve state goals
In case you missed the headlines in the national papers, the Gulf of Mexico Hypoxic Zone was the largest in recorded history this summer. [...]
Understanding Test Weight
When we deliver grain, the elevator runs moisture and test weights. For corn and wheat, these measurements can impact price and lead to price [...]
Can Soybeans Grow in Hydric Soils?
An attorney from Virginia called recently to discuss whether soybeans can or can’t grow in hydric soils. He is representing a client in Virginia [...]
2017 Illinois Yield Challenge Winners Announced; 100-Bushel Yields Continue
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. December 18, 2017—Several soybean growers topped 90 bushels per acre (bu/A) in the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) checkoff program’s annual Yield Challenge [...]
Try One Thing
The Illinois Statewide Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy (NLRS) is designed to improve Illinois water quality and the quality of water leaving the state. We [...]
Dicamba Pesticide Applicators Training—Pre-Register Now
With more than 15,000 licensed agriculture pesticide applicators, Illinois Department of Ag (IDOA), Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association (IFCA) and industry groups have undertaken [...]
Tips for preemerge herbicide use
We have exited the Roundup Ready® era when all we had to do was apply a shot or two of a glyphosate herbicide and [...]
2018 Resilient Farmer Roadshow—Building Habits to Be a Successful Risk Manager
These free half-day events start with registration at 8:30. There will be several speakers presenting on a wide range of topics. Growers will hear [...]
It’s a Big World, But We’re All Closer Than You Think
I have been volunteering for the past 14 years with an organization called Foods Resource Bank (FRB). FRB raises funds in the U.S.—usually through [...]
Moving Beyond Best Recommended Practices
Soybeans yields are steadily improving in Illinois and we can thank continued improvements in both genetics and management for these gains. Seed companies continue [...]
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