Conservation Practices—A look at the Past and Present
Many of the farming practices that were used 50 plus years ago are now considered conservation practices. Longer crop rotations that included 4 – [...]
Should You Feed Soybeans Amino Acid Supplements?
I received a question via my ILSoyAdvisor column about whether a grower should apply a cocktail of amino acids to soybeans to make sure [...]
Nominate a CCA for the 2019 Soybean Master Adviser Award
Do you know an experienced Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) who has a passion for soybean management? Nominate them for the annual Soybean Master Adviser [...]
Is Your Fuel Winter-Ready?
Postharvest is a good time to check your fuel storage system to avoid common issues and keep equipment running smoothly through cold winter months. [...]
Maturity Group Considerations for Double-Crop Soybeans
Double-cropping soybeans after wheat lets a grower harvest three crops in two years. Recently, there has been a lot of interest in planting ultra-early [...]
Test Weight Matters in 2019
Test weight is important with corn because if it drops too low sellers are docked and buyers can even reject the grain. And corn [...]
Winter Annual Pressure Starts in Fall
If you are a no-till or strip-till grower you probably have experience dealing with winter annual weeds like chickweed and henbit. Winter annual weeds [...]
EPA Grants Extension for Dicamba Use
Originally published in Corn+Soybean Digest New formulations of dicamba for use as over-the-top sprays on tolerant crops will be in use at least through [...]
ASTA Promotes Safe Handling and Storage of Treated Seed During Harvest
As harvest is deep underway across the country, American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) reminds farmers about the importance of taking precautions to ensure treated [...]
2018 Soybean Season: Challenges and Rewards
And, what a phenomenal finish for the checkered flag! The adage—whatever does not kill you can make you stronger—may have played out in true [...]
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