The New Frontier of Weed Control for Early Planted Soybeans
In 2021 and 2022, Dr. Aaron Hager at the University of Illinois conducted research to establish a sound weed management program for very early planted soybeans. Read about the research and conclusions on this study as you make weed management decisions throughout the growing season.
From Minnesota Farm Boy to Plant Breeder Supporting Specialty Soybean Varieties and African Food Stability
After retiring in December 2022, Dr. Brian Diers is excited to focus more time working with plant breeders in Africa to help them develop soybean varieties adapted to the diverse environments there.
Beetlejuice: “It’s Showtime”
Stephanie Porter takes us field scouting and the discovery of several ground beetles. She explains more about these insects and how they provide biological control of other insects on farms.
Black Cutworm Feeding Possible In Coming Weeks
Kelly Estes reports on black cutworms that have been observed in traps across the state of Illinois.
Understanding the Fundamentals of Soybean Growth
Soy Envoy Kris Ehler explains how understanding the fundamentals of soybean growth may help develop better soybeans.
Worsening Dryness May Lead to Rapid-Onset Drought Conditions
Weather conditions have been dry the past four to six weeks in parts of Illinois. Forecasts for the next 7 to 10 days show very dry weather and above normal temperatures, which will likely worsen already dry conditions in the state.
Manage Cover Crops In Your Field With This Tool
As more farmers make the decision to adopt cover crops into their operation, this web-based tool brings the power of demonstration and translation of agricultural research into fields on your farm.
Wheat As a Suppressor of SCN In Double-Cropping Soybeans
As farmers start planning their wheat harvest and soybean planting, Soy Envoy Leo Rocha continues his soybean pathology series with a summary of some research projects developed at Southern Illinois University looking into the impact of wheat on the soybean cyst nematode.
Cutworm Alert for Western Illinois
With recent reports of cutworm, ISA Outreach Agronomist, Stephanie Porter, shares scouting tips for these pests and thresholds for treatment.
Pop-Up Field Day: Cover Crop Seeding Comparison
If you are in Champaign or nearby, attend a pop-up field day on Wednesday, May 17th featuring a side-by-side comparison of small, autonomous robots that seeded cover crops in a field of standing corn in late summer versus a conventionally planted cover crop seeded in a harvested cornfield in late fall.
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