Protect Farmer Access to Pesticides
Pesticides and other crop protection tools are essential for sustaining agriculture. However, these vital resources are under threat by off-farm political interests. Join Illinois Soybean Growers in opposing the EPA Herbicide Strategy and sign the petition to protect these crucial tools for farmers.
How Cover Crops Impact Soybean Growth and Development
Researchers around the state are continuing to study and learn about the impact of cover crops on soybean growth and development and grain yield. Read observations from three experts and their assessments from this season and questions they are asking themselves in preparation for the 2024 growing season.
Question of the Week: What Is the ID of All These Black Moths?
The recent appearance of black moths has raised questions, but according to ISA Outreach Agronomist, Stephanie Porter, they are adult green cloverworms. Typically found in soybeans and various other plants, they are not considered serious pests.
Contribute Your 2023 Soybean Harvest Samples for Quality Survey
Join the 2023 Soybean Quality Survey and send in your harvest sample for free! Dr. Seth Naeve of the University of Minnesota welcomes farmers across the United States to take part. Your individual results will remain confidential and assist in identifying top-quality soybean varieties.
Waterhemp Seed Collections Needed from Illinois Soybean Fields
To better understand the level of resistance to Group 15 herbicides, Dr. Aaron Hager is seeking waterhemp seed collections from Illinois soybean fields. Results will be used to provide farmers with recommendations on how best to incorporate these herbicides into integrated weed management programs.
New ISA Agronomy Plots ‘A Fresh Start’
Soybean and cover crop plots made their debut at this year’s Farm Progress Show presented by the Illinois Soybean Association.
Reminder: Submit Soybean Samples for Stem Pest Survey
Dr. Nick Seiter and his team will carry out dectes stem borer counts in soybean fields across Illinois this fall. These counts, beginning during the R7-R8 growth stages, aim to gather valuable data on this stem pest and contribute to improved management strategies.
I Believe In the CCA Program
ISA Soy Envoy, Karen Corrigan, discusses various criticisms directed towards the Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) program and highlights the importance of CCAs in the agronomy profession.
Stay Safe During Harvest Season
Harvest is a fun time of year, where you can see what hybrids/varieties did well, what trials outperformed others, and where your hard work paid off. Don’t get complacent and think that every day is going to have the same result. Stay alert, have a great fall and most importantly, stay safe.
Every Sample Counts: Submit Soybeans for 2023 Quality Survey
Participate in the 2023 Soybean Quality Survey and send in your soybean harvest sample for free. Dr. Seth Naeve from the University of Minnesota invites all U.S. farmers to contribute, and your individual test results will be kept confidential while helping identify the highest-quality soybean varieties.
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