Farmers Drive Checkoff-Funded Research for 2025-2026
From battling weeds and disease to boosting soil health and profitability, see where your Illinois Soybean Checkoff dollars are fueling the next wave of farmer-focused research.
The Battle for Conservation Funding in Illinois
Eliot Clay and Andrew Larson join Field Advisor to talk about the vital role of SWCDs in supporting farmers and securing conservation funding in Springfield.
Is Your Soil Breathing? What CO2 Can Tell Us About Soil Health
Early data from multi-year trials suggests that soil respiration may respond more to timing, region, and crop rotation than to tillage or cover crops.
2025: The Tale of Two Soybean Pods and Yield
Stephanie Porter, CCA, shares why two-seeded pods are showing up across Illinois—and why Mother Nature isn’t the only factor.
Soybean Genomics: What’s Next?
Stephanie Porter highlights how breakthroughs in soybean genomics may help farmers boost profitability, tackle pests, and adapt to changing conditions.
September Scouting Report – Harvest Begins!
As harvest kicks off, our IL Soy Envoys share early headlines from the field—from this season’s disease observations to yield checks across Illinois.
When Cover Crop Plans Meet Dry Conditions
With drought tightening its grip across Illinois, cover crop decisions are anything but straightforward—should you plant now or wait? IL Soy Envoy Torey Colburn, CCA, explains.
Prioritize Grain Bin Safety This Harvest
Every second counts in a grain bin emergency. ISG invites you to a September 23 webinar focused on prevention, preparedness, and keeping farm families safe.
Southern Illinois Farmers Needed for ISA Double-Crop Research
Join ISA’s On-Farm Trial Network and help identify the most profitable planting populations for double-crop soybeans in Illinois—sign up today!
Phantom Yield Loss, Test Weight and Harvest Decisions
On the Field Advisor Podcast, Dr. Connor Sible discusses soybean sulfur trials, tissue testing, phantom yield loss in corn, harvest challenges, and farmer involvement in research.
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