Navigating A New Era: Understanding the Endangered Species Act & Its Impact on Pesticide Regulation
Corey Lacey of the Illinois Soybean Association outlines proposed changes by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding pesticide usage to align with the agency's obligations under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
Early Soybean Planting Success
Kelly Robertson, Owner of Precision Crop Services and ILSoyAdvisor Soy Envoy, discusses field conditions for planting soybeans early and the factors that can potentially reduce yields. He examines various scenarios and shares insights from planting into different soil conditions.
Insect Pests Lurking in Your Soybean Fields: A Recap of the 2023 Season
Kelly Estes and Dr. Nick Seiter review soybean insect pest concerns from 2023, including field surveys on dectes stem borer and soybean gall midge. They also provide information on managing these pests, along with recommendations and outcomes for controlling green cloverworm and bean leaf beetle.
Fertilizer Outlook and Chemical Supply Chain Update for the 2024 Growing Season
During the recent Soybean Summit, Kevin "KJ" Johnson, President of the Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association, shared his outlook on the fertilizer industry and provided updates on the chemical supply chain for the upcoming growing season.
Risks, Rewards, and Recommendations for Early Soybean Planting in Illinois
The decision to plant early soybeans comes with risks such as cold temperatures and potential emergence issues, requiring careful planning and communication. However, earlier planting can bring the reward of higher yields. Comparing risk versus reward, Stephanie Porter shares her recommendations for the upcoming planting season.
Integrated Weed Management Maybe the Answer to Herbicide Resistance
Herbicide resistance poses a significant challenge for farmers, prompting the need to explore diverse strategies for weed management. In this episode, Michael Flessner and Karen Corrigan discuss GROW's (Getting Rid of Weeds) comprehensive approach, emphasizing collaboration, research, and outreach for greater diversity of weed control strategies to complement chemical use.
Soybean Success, No Longer a Secret
Dr. Connor Sible discusses the latest findings from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Crop Physiology Lab related to soybean planting dates, cover and double crop management, and optimizing fertilizer use efficiency to bring yield and ROI to soybean production.
Cover Crop Update from Across the State
Dan Schaefer from the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association, and Jim Isermann from the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership, join Abigail Peterson from the Illinois Soybean Association to provide an update on cover crop initiatives across Illinois in a panel discussion.
Conservation Finance for Farmers: Understanding Conservation Funding Opportunities
Kris Reynolds from American Farmland Trust shares information on various conservation funding opportunities available to farmers, including IRA funding, Partners for Conservation, and Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities.
Weed Control for Early Planted Soybeans
Dr. Hager's research found the most reliable weed control program for early planted soybeans involves a full rate of PRE plus POST herbicide application, while reducing PRE rates often leads to variable weed control. Delaying PRE herbicide application increases the risk of weed emergence before treatment, highlighting the importance of integrating both PRE and POST applications to minimize weed competition with soybeans and reduce seed return to the soil seedbank.
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