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.
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.
Tissue Testing: Is It Worth the Effort?
Illinois Soybean Checkoff-funded research is taking a closer look at soybean tissue testing—Dr. Connor Sible shares early findings from year one, including the challenges, opportunities, and what it could mean for understanding nutrient needs in soybean.
Soybean Planting Playbook
This episode covers soybean planting in both conventional and no-till systems, seeding rate adjustments, weed control strategies, and how last fall’s dry harvest may impact seed quality.
Did Spring’s Mistakes Come Back to Haunt Yields?
In this final growing season update, the IL Soy Envoys recap the top agronomic challenges of 2024 and share key concerns for 2025, from early-season stressors to rising fertilizer costs and soil testing.
Harvest Highlights & Concerns
In this episode, the IL Soy Envoys reveal yield reports from their regions and discuss key fall topics like soybean header loss, soil pH and lime application, moisture concerns, disease updates, and more.
How are Yields Shaping Up?
In this episode, the IL Soy Envoys examine the current state of soybean and corn crops, analyze yield variability due to seasonal stresses, tackle late-season disease concerns, and prepare for 2025 input planning related to fertilizer and weed control.
Winning With Wheat and Double-Crop Soybeans
In this episode, Kelsey Litchfield talks with John Howell, president of the Illinois Wheat Association, about the 2024 winter wheat crop, its challenges, and why yields continue to improve. They also discuss double-crop soybeans and a new initiative from the Illinois Wheat Association.
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.
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.
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