SCN Testing Reveals Hotspots of Concern in Illinois Soybean Fields
Soybean cyst nematode may be out of sight, but it might be in your fields—see the latest update from the Illinois Soybean Association’s free SCN testing program.
Keep These Tips in Mind When Using Target Sprayers
Think precision sprayers mean one pass and done? Think again — learn what researchers say really makes targeted spray tech work in the latest blog from GROW.
Your Agronomy Questions, Answered
Missed the live Q&A? Here's what you need to know for the 2025 growing season—sulfur tips, weed control, cover crop management, and more!
Time to Rethink Tillage and Spray Applications for Windier Springs
Eric Beckett urges farmers and applicators to act with caution during windy conditions, warning that poorly timed tillage or spraying could result in damaging consequences both in the field and in the public eye.
What is a Carbon Intensity Score?
The term "carbon intensity score" is popping up more—here’s what you need to know. Read Ashley Haddon's latest blog for the details.
7 Rainy Sundays? A Look at the Spring Forecast and Summer Outlook
Get the latest spring forecast and hear how 2025’s wild weather patterns—including wind, rain, and drought—are shaping planting season in this latest podcast episode with Matt Reardon.
Monarch Butterfly Comment Period Reopens
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is reopening the comment period on the Monarch Butterfly, and your input matters! Farmers can help shape the proposed rules—contact Corey Lacey for assistance in submitting your comments.
Court Extends Deadline on EPA’s Insecticide Strategy
Corey Lacey breaks down the latest on the EPA’s Insecticide Strategy, why it matters to Illinois farmers, and how it could change the way you manage your crops.
Farming Flashback: 1970s Soybean Management
IL Soy Envoy Mike Wilson kicks off planting season with a look back at how soybean farming has changed since the '70s—from moldboard plows and 38-inch rows to seed beans and steel cultivators.
IL Soy Envoy Spotlight: Byron Hendrix
IL Soy Envoy Byron Hendrix, CCA, shares his recommendations on weed control, herbicide resistance, and the value of working with a CCA.