Disease Management: Introduction of Harpin αβ for Reduction of Soybean Cyst Nematodes in Soybean
Growers can now tap into the soybean plant’s own defense mechanism to combat SCN. Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) has been found in most soybean-producing areas [...]
Weed Management: Remain Vigilant for Palmer amaranth
Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri) has garnered much attention recently in both academic discussions and popular press releases, and with good reason. Among the weedy species [...]
Plant and Soil Health: Phosphorus Deficiency in Soybeans
Everyone knows what phosphorus (P) deficiency looks like in corn—purplish color leaves. So it would be easy to expect similar symptoms for soybeans. But it [...]
Insect Management: Managing Japanese Beetles
Will a Japanese beetle breakout this year force growers to spray? Our advice – scout your fields to see if beetles are a threat and [...]
Weed Management: WSSA Survey Ranks Palmer Amaranth as the Most Troublesome Weed in the U.S.
It’s now official. A survey conducted by the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) has ranked Palmer amaranth, also known as Palmer pigweed, as the [...]
Plant and Soil Health: Genetic Controls of Nitrogen Fixation
Scientists have longed dreamed of transferring the nitrogen fixation trait found in soybeans and other legumes to grain crops. Just imagine for a moment all [...]
Insect Management: Managing Soybean Aphids
Will soybean aphids break out this year, forcing growers to spray? Our advice – stay tuned to the Ag news in Illinois to see if [...]
Agronomy: Evaluate New Soybean Production Practices on Your Farm
Continuing to improve soybean yields demands continued research to fine-tune production systems. That means a need to continue research at all levels − USDA, universities, [...]
Agronomy: U of I Agronomy Day
Join us on Thursday, August 18th for Agronomy Day! Discover the latest research, technology, and industry data from University of Illinois faculty and staff in [...]
Insect Management: Managing foliar-feeding pests of soybean
The decision to treat for foliar-feeding insects in soybean is based upon a threshold for plant defoliation, but it is important to know what insect [...]
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