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.
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.
Dicamba Decisions, Glyphosate Debates, and the MAHA Report
Experts break down the latest on pesticide regulations, dicamba and glyphosate updates, applicator training, and what farmers need to know heading into harvest and fertilizer decisions.
This Harvest Season is Shaping Up to Be Another Dry One
On the Field Advisor Podcast, Matt Reardon breaks down harvest weather trends, soil moisture, hurricane season, and his forecast for the weeks ahead.
Standability Will Be Huge This Year With Harvest Approaching
Cooler weather is helping crops finish, but disease pressure and standability concerns make harvest scouting critical—listen to the latest Field Advisor podcast episode.
Cover Crops: Another Mode of Action
IL Soy Envoy Torey Colburn shares a Northern Illinois crop update on soil moisture, disease management, cover crop aerial seeding, and weed suppression on the Field Advisor Podcast.
Disease Pressure Builds as the Crop Races to Maturity
Hear from Illinois Soy Envoys as they break down early August crop conditions, covering waterhemp struggles, fungicide performance, and disease threats like tar spot and sudden death syndrome.
Is Intense Rainfall the New Norm?
In this episode of the Field Advisor podcast, Matt Reardon of Nutrien Ag shares how unpredictable weather, drought, and intense rainfall are impacting crop conditions across Illinois.
“We’re in the Garden Spot Right Now”
Brandon Hall, CCA, joins the Field Advisor Podcast to share how timely rains, disease management, and weed control are driving crop performance across West Central Illinois this season.
Scouting for Soybean Diseases with Stephanie Porter
Stephanie Porter, CCA, explains which soybean diseases to watch for — including frogeye leaf spot, SDS, and red crown rot — and shares how to scout for and manage them effectively.
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