The Sustainable Blockchain Solution to Deforestation-Free Soy
Deforestation-free Soy The soy industry is under fire. In May 2021, retailers threatened action over the deforestation of the Amazon. Although deforestation of the [...]
Diagnosing Field Issues in Soybeans
It is that time of year again when spring gives way to summer heat. Crop planting has all but wrapped up across the state, [...]
Current U.S. Drought Conditions for Illinois
To view current U.S. drought conditions, check out the Current U.S. Drought Monitor Conditions for Illinois. The U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) is updated each [...]
Tissue Sampling Considerations for Higher Yields
In many parts of the state, soybean fields are planted and ready to start growing. I can sense the genetic potential of the 2021 [...]
Five Tips For a Smoother and More Profitable Post-Emergence Herbicide Application
The 2021 planting season ran long again this year, starting in late March and continuing into early June. Most growers may schedule their summer [...]
It’s Time to Scout From The Field, Not The Road
Scouting has become a historical activity in many areas and has been replaced with a drive-by at 15 MPH. Yes, if one can see [...]
Timely Tips for Planting Double Crop Beans
Wheat harvest will begin in the southern-most tip of Illinois in just a matter of days, and double crop soybean planting will be right [...]
Four Simple Steps to Minimize Pollinator Impact When Spraying
Through my lifelong experiences in agriculture and as a beekeeper, I have sometimes observed conflict between my fellow apiarists and row-crop farmers. For legitimate [...]
Mitigate Spray Drift Damage with Drift App
Putting pen to paper. It’s the first step an applicator takes when spraying their fields each season. The process involves printing paper maps of [...]
Ethylene Management for High Yield Soybeans
It has been a refreshing change to drive the countryside, meet with producers and scout fields that have emerged with little to no issues. [...]
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