IL Planting Progress: Smooth Sailing or Still Waiting…
Hear planting updates, replant advice, and weed scouting tips from Illinois Soy Envoys on the latest Field Advisor podcast.
Mike Wilson on Biologicals, Sulfur, and Smarter Soybean Management
In this episode of the Field Advisor Podcast, Mike Wilson shares decades of soybean knowledge—from biologicals and sulfur to specialty products and practical yield strategies.
IL Soy Envoy Spotlight: Haley Brokate
Hear from IL Soy Envoy Haley Brokate as she shares her perspective on herbicide resistance, labor challenges, and soybean management—listen to the Field Advisor Podcast for what’s happening in the field.
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.
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