March’s Severe Weather Sets the Tone for an Active Spring in Illinois
As planting season unfolds, Illinois farmers face an unpredictable weather outlook following a record-setting March of severe storms. With soil moisture deficits in some areas and the potential for more severe weather in April and May, farmers should prepare for narrow planting windows if the stormy pattern persists.
2024 Soybean Disease Loss Estimates from the United States and Ontario, Canada
The latest report from Crop Protection Network estimates 2024 soybean yield losses from diseases across major U.S. soybean states and Ontario, Canada, including losses from foliar diseases, stem diseases, nematodes, seedling blights and grain diseases.
Why Were Carbon Markets in Agriculture Developed?
Ashley Haddon explores the origins of carbon markets in agriculture and examines how shifting political dynamics are influencing their future.
Last Minute Cover Crop Termination Tips
Jim Isermann of the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership provides last-minute tips on cover crop termination, specifically focusing on herbicide-based termination methods. He shares more on herbicide application, termination timing, and cover crop growth stage.
Soybean Seeding Rate: How Low Can You Go?
Fine-tuning soybean seeding rates can maximize yield potential while balancing costs—Stephanie Porter, CCA, shares what factors to consider before making your final decision.
From Farm to Filtration: A Tour of Conservation in Action
This conservation tour will look at how drainage tile impacts water quality, how cover crops play a role in nutrient runoff management, the role that wetlands can play in limiting nutrient runoff, and the cost associated with treating nutrients in the water.
Topple Weeds with a PRE-POST Combo
Illinois Soybean checkoff funded research shows that a preemergence and a postemergence herbicide combination provided the best weed control outcome for early planted soybean.
A Reminder about 2,4-D Formulations
Dr. Aaron Hager provides important information on 2,4-D herbicide application for growers and applicators.
Soybean Double-Crop Systems Can Be Improved with Earlier Maturing Wheat Varieties
Dr. Jessica Rutkoski is studying wheat varieties to enhance productivity in double-crop systems, enable earlier soybean planting, and improve wheat maturity classification.
Upcoming Webinar: Implementing the Herbicide Strategy for Midwest Farmers
Understand how the EPA's Final Herbicide Strategy could impact your farming operation with Dr. Aaron Hager.
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