Is It Too Early To Start Planning for Next Year?
Soy Envoy Kris Ehler urges farmers to start planning for 2024 as the challenges from the 2023 growing season will influence decisions for next year.
Cover Crop Seed Dealers: Join ISAP’s Directory and Expand Your Reach to Midwest Farmers
Calling all cover crop seed dealers! Be a part of the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership's Cover Crop Directory, connecting farmers with local sellers and promoting conservation cropping systems.
Tackling Red Crown Rot: Scouting, Diagnosis, and Current Management Strategies
Learn about the growing concern of Red Crown Rot in soybeans, its impact on the crop, and essential scouting tips.
Navigating a New Era: Understanding the Endangered Species Act and Its Impact on Pesticide Regulation
How will the Endangered Species Act (ESA) affect pesticide usage in agriculture? Join Dr. Aaron Hager for this ILSoyAdvisor webinar and learn how the EPA is developing an updated ESA Workplan that addresses the protection of nearly 1,700 threatened and endangered species and their critical habitats while also governing the registration, distribution, sale, and use of pesticides.
Field Day Attracts More Than Heat
The intense heat did not stop more than 45 farmers and industry reps from attending the 2023 Southern Illinois University (SIU) Summer Field Day at Carbondale on Friday, July 14. After missing last year, the field day returned to the research fields of SIU to hear what researchers had learned over the last two years.
Effects of Recent Air Quality on Plants
Over the past few weeks, there has been a light haze in the air from the Canadian fires, and at times, the haze has become very dense. Agronomy Intern Shelby Stoner gives the inside scoop on recent weather developments.
Predicting the Appearance of Tar Spot
Has the weather been conducive for Tar Spot to make its appearance? ISA Outreach Agronomist, Stephanie Porter, says to not let the recent dryness rule the disease out as intermittent wet/dry cycles and temperature are variables to consider to help predict the appearance of Tar Spot.
Feedback Requested on Perennial Energy Crops
Check out the following survey hosted by the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. The research team want to hear your thoughts on perennial grasses to support a farmer stakeholder study.
The Hidden Enemy: Mealybugs Inflict Distress & SOS on Soybeans
ISA Outreach Agronomist, Stephanie Porter, is sounding the alarm on a recent discovery of mealybugs in Western Illinois. She urges growers to dig up plants and look at the roots in yellowing soybean fields.
Field Talk Features Topics on Conservation, Soybean Production Issues, Soil Health & More
Agronomy Intern Shelby Stoner discusses the most recent Field Talk. The event was held at Brock Ideus Farm.
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