Stress Tested: What Makes or Breaks Soybean
When stress hits your soybeans, what actually matters for yield? Watch this presentation from Purdue University soybean specialist Dr. Shaun Casteel.
2026 Weather Outlook for Illinois
At the January Field Advisor Forum, WCIA 3 meteorologist Jacob Dickey explained how shifting climate patterns could shape Illinois weather and crop production in 2026.
Sulfur in Soybeans: What We Learned from the 2025 ISA On-Farm Trial Network
Stephanie Porter breaks down results from 2025 Illinois On-Farm Trial Network locations to explain when sulfur can boost soybean yields and why the answer is not always straightforward.
Stem Watch: Tracking Soybean Pests Across Illinois
A multiyear, Illinois Soybean Checkoff-funded effort is using statewide data to identify soybean stem pest trends across Illinois and what they signal for 2026.
Kris Reynolds Receives 2026 Dave Rahe Excellence in Soils Consulting Award
Reynolds has dedicated more than 24 years to improving soil science, soil health and conservation agriculture across Illinois.
Karen Corrigan Awarded 2026 Master Adviser Award
Corrigan is an independent agronomist and instructor who has served on numerous boards and contributed to programs at both the state and national levels.
Double-crop Soybean Management Practices – Project Report
As wheat-soybean double-cropping expands north in Illinois, Giovani Preza Fontes shares field trial data on soybean maturity selection, seeding rate and fertility management.
Cover Crops and Soil Health for Better Crop Fertility Decisions
University research and field experience come together to examine how cover crop choices influence nitrogen availability, fertilizer needs, and soil function.
Upcoming Webinar: Cover Crops and Soil Health for Better Crop Fertility Decisions
As cover crops and soil health take on greater importance in crop management, this webinar will discuss their influence on nutrient management and soil function.
Why Planting Date Changes the Link Between Soil Tests and Soybean Yield
Marcos Loman presents data showing how planting timing alters the relationship between soil test values and soybean yield response.
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