Cover Crop Management Panel
This panel discussion explores common challenges in cover crop management, covering topics such as nutrient management, termination, pre-corn considerations, and application methods.
University of Illinois Breeding and Variety Trial Panel
Dr. Jessica Rutkoski and Dr. Eliana Monteverde discuss data from the University of Illinois Variety Trial program for wheat and soybeans and answer audience questions.
2025 Agricultural Commodity Outlook
Agricultural economist Dr. Scott H. Irwin provides analysis on commodity markets in his 2025 Agricultural Commodity Outlook, recorded at the Field Advisor Forum.
Taking Tissue Testing to the Whole Plant Level
Are your soybeans getting the nutrients they need when they need them? Dr. Connor Sible shares ISA checkoff-funded research on nutrient remobilization and in-season fertility strategies.
The Impact of 45Z on Illinois Soybean Farmers
David Kubik breaks down farmers' top questions about the 45Z credit program in this Q&A blog.
Soybean Success, No Longer a Secret
Dr. Fred Below shares his keynote presentation from the 2025 Field Advisor Forum.
Final Reflections and Lessons from Retailer Cover Crop Trials
Frank Rademacher analyzes yield data from seven split-field cover crop trials to help retailers and farmers understand how cover crops affect soil and plant nutrients.
Genetic Engineering Research Aims to Tackle Soybean Cyst Nematode
Researchers have refined SCN cultivation and extraction, setting the stage for RNA-Seq experiments to advance nematode management.
Fall Cover Crop Planting Date Trials Established Across Illinois
Learn how cover crop trials across Illinois are took shape this past fall, despite weather and staffing challenges.
How Can Farmers Identify Conservation Practices that Boost Productivity and Sustainability?
Dr. Kaiyu Guan shares an update on ISA checkoff-funded research, highlighting findings on crop rotations and pre-growing season effects.
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