Red Crown Rot of Soybean in Illinois
Since Red Crown Rot was first confirmed, efforts to monitor the disease in Illinois have resulted in maps of occurrence from 2018 to 2021.
Crop Update – June 24
ILSoyAdvisor Soy Envoys and University of Illinois Extension Professionals provide a crop report by region for week ending June 24.
Crop Update – June 17
ILSoyAdvisor Soy Envoys and University of Illinois Extension Professionals provide a crop report by region.
Objects In The Mirror
In this blog, Soy Envoy Jeff Shaner encourages growers to maintain a "never give up" attitude as we enter into midseason.
It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint
To maximize soybean grain yield and return on investment, producing a soybean crop is a marathon and not a sprint. Proper crop nutrition, plant health, and weed control is just as important at the end of the growing season as they are at the beginning of the growing season.
Blooming by the Looming Solstice
In her latest blog, Soy Envoy Kathryn Kamman discusses how planting date impacts soybean flowering.
Confessions of A Cereal Killer – Part 1
Soy Envoy Brad Zimmerman discusses the successful termination process for cereal rye in his latest ILSoyAdvisor blog.
U of I Extension Crop Update – May 27
University of Illinois Extension professionals from across the state provide an Illinois crop update for the week of May 27, 2022.
NRCS: Your Soil Health Journey
A growing number of farmers and ranchers from across the country are using cover crops and soil health management systems to improve the health and productivity of their soil.
Partnership Supports Illinois Agriculture
Is it still possible for Illinois agriculture to meet the goals outlined in the Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy? Members of the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership believe it is possible; and their 2021 Annual Report highlights activities that improve soil health and restore local waters.