2022 Soybean Gall Midge Survey in Illinois
The 2022 soybean gall midge survey inspected soybean fields throughout Illinois to facilitate early detection of this new pest.
Soybean Summit Featured In Illinois Field & Bean
ILSoyAdvisor is eager to share and promote “The Soybean Summit: All Star Edition” of the Illinois Field & Bean, a publication of ISA.
Back to the Future – The Crop Physiology Laboratory Website Receives a Makeover!
The Crop Physiology Laboratory at the University of Illinois has refreshed their website for audiences to stay up to date with research projects.
Top Ten Reasons Why I Enjoyed Being an Illinois Soy Envoy
Stephanie Porter, Illinois Soybean Association Outreach Agronomist, shares her perspective of being an Illinois Soy Envoy.
2022 Cover Crop Planting Notes
Jim Isermann and Abigail Peterson provide a cover crop update from fall 2022.
Basic Cation Saturation Ratios (BCSR), Soil Balancing, Desired Values and Ratios
The scientific community mostly disregards the BCSR philosophy/theory; however, some farmers, crop consultants, sustainable ag proponents and commercial soil-testing laboratories still use BCSR to guide their fertilizer recommendations.
Tailgate With Us in Champaign!
For the first time, the Soybean Summit will host an undergraduate and graduate student research poster competition on Thursday, February 2nd.
Determining the Distribution and Severity of Dectes Stem Borer Larvae in Illinois
In 2022, researchers from the University of Illinois sampled 18 soybean fields in southern Illinois during growth stages R6-R8 for dectes stem borer.
Citizen Science for Great Lakes Cover Crop Research NEEDS YOU!
Participate in a citizen science study to understand variation in cover crop growth across different farming conditions.
Voles: The Ultimate Arch Nemesis of Soybeans in the Pursuit of Better Soil Health
One of the most frequent questions asked thus far after cover crop presentations or events is “How do you control voles in cover crops?” To control these pests, we first need to understand their biology to know how to combat them.
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