U of I Extension Crop Update – May 12
University of Illinois Extension professionals from across the state provide an Illinois crop update for the week of May 12, 2022.
Seven Things I Learned Planting Cover Crops
What a long, strange trip it has been! I have been using cover crops for 8 years now in Central Illinois and it has been a very fun ride. Here are a few benefits and best practices I have learned about cover crops.
Science for Success
The Science for Success partnership brings together soybean Extension personnel from diverse U.S. regions who collaboratively conduct research and leverage historical knowledge to deliver soybean best management practices to US farmers.
The Good and the Bad of Early Planted Soybeans
If I were to ask the question, “What are the two largest management factors that come to mind when you hear soybean management factors?” What would your answer be?
Thoughts for the 2022 Planting Season
In agriculture today, we’re blessed with some of the highest grain prices on record. Jason Boehler provides his recommendations as you plant this spring.
Burndown Barriers of 2022
Spring is in the air! The grass is greening up, the songbirds are back serenading us, each day is getting longer, the daily temperature is sort of warming up, and snow is changing to rain (for the most part). But that is the problem, isn’t it? Temps are staying lower than average, and the precipitation does not seem to want to stay away for longer than a 48-hour stretch, at best.
Plant It Like You Own It
Most every major purchase you make comes with an owner’s manual that tells you the right ways to have a successful run with your item. Your car comes with an owner’s manual, your lawn mower, even your pet rock did as I recall.
Get to Know Greg Goodwin, PCM Director
Get to Know Greg Goodwin the new PCM Director.
Do not forget to assess fields for wireworm and white grubs before planting
Although some parts of Illinois have started to get beans in the ground, most of us are still waiting for soils to dry out and warm up. Something that should be on our radars in the week or two before planting are soilborne insect pests that may affect our soybeans.
Early planting of soybeans and population
Planting soybeans early? Consider reducing the population to let the plant exploit this opportunity.
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