Risk On or Risk Off?
As La Niña fades and drought lingers, Matt Reardon breaks down what current ocean signals and winter conditions could mean for the Midwest growing season.
Soybean Integrated Pest Management Discussion
From insect pressure to disease development and weed control, learn how University of Illinois faculty and Extension experts tackle in-season soybean challenges with ROI in mind.
Updating Liming Recommendations for Illinois Croplands: Buffer pH Tests and Lime Rate Calibrations
At the 2026 Field Advisor Forum, Dr. Andrew Margenot revisits long-standing lime and soil pH recommendations, offering new Illinois data that may help fine-tune lime rate decisions.
Dicamba Is Back — Here’s What the New EPA Decision Means for Illinois Farmers
From federal dicamba rulings to Illinois-level pesticide legislation, there’s a lot moving. KJ joins the Field Advisor podcast to unpack what it means for farmers.
The Final Drive: Tackling Late Season Soybean Challenges
From uneven maturity to harvest aids, Dr. Rachel Vann breaks down late-season soybean factors that can impact harvest timing and grain quality.
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.
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