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.
Got Vole Problems? Your Input Is Needed!
USDA’s Office of Pest Management Policy (OPMP) is requesting your participation in a survey on rodenticide use in outdoor agricultural production.
We Want to Hear From YOU!
Are you a farmer, landowner, or someone who works closely with farmers in Illinois? We need your input!
See You in Quincy Next Week for Better Beans!
The Better Beans series travels to Quincy, IL next week on Wednesday, January 25th! Come and meet your hometown team of agronomists.
Who’s Speaking at Soybean Summit? Find Out!
The 2023 ILSoyAdvisor Soybean Summit, funded by the Illinois Soybean Association checkoff program, will be held on February 2nd at the I Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign.
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