Will It Be a Long Harvest?
In this episode, the IL Soy Envoys share early harvest reports and concerns from the field. They are seeing a wide range of yields, and despite some wet areas, a big crop is expected.
The Hidden Power of Lime: Why pH Matters to Production
Fixing soil pH is the simplest and most cost-effective way to boost yields, control weeds, enhance fertilizer efficiency, and improve soil and plant health. IL Soy Envoy Kelly Robertson explains how to address the pH problems in your fields.
EarthSense AI Robot Demonstration
Dennis Bowman demonstrates the EarthSense AI Robot, an autonomous device that interseeds cover crops in row-crop fields.
Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership Develops Financial Incentive Database
The FIND Tool includes information for over 60 financial incentive programs available to Illinois farmers who want to implement conservation practices.
Autumn Awaits: Football, Frost, and Forecasts in Illinois
Matt Reardon breaks down the fall forecast, explaining when frost typically arrives in Illinois. He also discusses cooler conditions in the near term and a possible warming trend heading into the harvest season.
Delivering Data Driven Best Management Practices
Dr. Rachel Vann shares data-driven information on biological seed treatments, seed quality, and soybean desiccation, while highlighting the Science for Success platform.
Should I Kill My Beans Early?
Would Illinois soybean fields benefit from a desiccant application? Jason Carr examines the advantages of using desiccants on Illinois soybeans and presents trial results from an experiment conducted in north-central Illinois.
Navigating Soil Health Tests
This webinar, presented by Dr. Andrew Margenot and Heidi Allen Asensio, offers an overview of soil health testing. They cover common test types, interpretation of results, and how these tests can inform management decisions.
Must-See Crop Moments from the 2024 Growing Season
They say a picture is worth a thousand words—so let’s dive in! The IL Soy Envoys share their most intriguing photos from the 2024 growing season, discussing what’s happening in each shot and the lessons learned. Plus, they bring you the latest weekly crop report straight from the field.
High Soybean Foliar Disease Alert in Southern Illinois
Dr. Jason Bond and Dr. Ahmad Fakhoury share recent observations of frogeye leaf spot and sudden death syndrome in soybeans at SIU research sites.
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