Enroll in ISA’s Cover Crop Weed Suppression Trials
Illinois Soybean Association is seeking experienced cover crop farmers with minimal or no-till systems to host 2025 on-farm trials testing cereal rye and winter barley for spring weed suppression.
Soybeans and Cover Crops Can Work Together for Soil Health and Good Yields
First-year results showed minimal nitrogen immobilization, but cereal rye tied up sulfur, creating a 6–7 bushel soybean yield drag that was overcome with added sulfur fertilizer.
Red Crown Rot Progressing in Illinois: Symptoms Confirmed in Shelby County Commercial Fields
Red crown rot is advancing in Illinois, with confirmed infections now in Shelby County soybean commercial fields.
EPA Proposes New Registration for Over-The-Top Use in Soybeans
Over‑the‑top dicamba use may return by 2026, but under new restrictions.
2025: The Year That Keeps on Giving
Despite excessive rainfall and a far-from-normal 2025 growing season, IL Soy Envoy Mike Wilson explains why there’s still plenty of promise in southern Illinois soybeans—if you stay vigilant.
Laying the Groundwork for a Better Cover Crop Season
Before putting cover crop seed in the ground, IL Soy Envoy Torey Colburn, CCA, says the key to success is taking time to plan and match your strategy to your specific operation.
Keeping Corn Diseases at Bay or Away, Especially After a Rainy Day
Corn disease pressure is on the rise as Stephanie Porter shares what to watch for, how late to spray and how to avoid misdiagnoses.
What’s New (and What Still Holds True) in Cover Crop Planting Date Research
Planting cover crops earlier in the fall consistently boosted biomass, but researchers found it can also impact soybean yield depending on termination timing and pest pressure.
Red Crown Rot Symptoms Emerging in Illinois Soybeans
Red crown rot symptoms are surfacing in Illinois soybeans—scout now to identify and manage this emerging threat.
Inside the 2025 Brandt Agronomy Day: Tips for High-Yield Soybeans
Darby Danzl recaps the 2025 BRANDT Agronomy Day, highlighting practical takeaways and strategies to help farmers grow higher-yielding soybeans.
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