What About Stem Canker on Soybean?
Illinois Soybean Association Outreach Agronomist and Certified Crop Adviser, Stephanie Porter, reports on a fairly common, yet hardly discussed disease - Stem Canker on Soybean. Porter writes about its causes, symptoms, and impacts on soybeans, emphasizing early diagnosis, plant resistance, and ongoing research for effective management.
Corn Pollination Progress
ISA Soy Envoy, Kelly Robertson, reports on corn pollination from southern Illinois and shares concern about the heat and delayed silk emergence.
Webinar Wrap-Up: Understanding the Endangered Species Act & Its Impact on Pesticide Regulation
Dr. Aaron Hager, Associate Professor at the University of Illinois Crop Sciences, spoke in a recent ILSoyAdvisor webinar about how pesticide registration and regulation will be affected by the ESA. In his presentation, he discussed the regulatory framework that drives the ESA process and predicts how pesticide usage will be become more complex in the future.
Visit the Illinois Soybean Association Agronomy Plot at Farm Progress Show
It's the month of August which means Farm Progress Show is right around the corner. Visit the ISA Agronomy Plot on the grounds and learn about various soybean topics including Soybean Cyst Nematode, soil health, crop scouting, cover crops and weed management.
Soybean Update: Red Crown Rot
Join Stu Ellis in an insightful conversation about Red Crown Rot with Stephanie Porter CCA, Outreach Agronomist at Illinois Soybean Association.
Don’t Let White Mold Take Hold.
White mold is damaging to soybean yields, specifically in the northern region of Illinois. ILSoyAdvisor Soy Envoy Crystal Williams shares critical tips on early identification and proactive measures against this disease.
Weed Wars: Maximizing Yield and Profit with Essential Control Strategies
ILSoyAdvisor Soy Envoy, Karen Corrigan, digs into effective weed control strategies, touching on tactics such as cover crops, narrow row spacing, and herbicides.
Substituting MAP and DAP with TSP Maintains Soybean Yield While Avoiding N Loss
Dr. Andrew Margenot, Associate Professor in Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, reviews data collected in an Illinois Soybean Association check-off funded research project. He highlights the current situation and challenges in soybean production in Illinois regarding phosphorus (P) management.
ISA Funded Research Provides Insights on Cover Crop Planting Dates
What is the ideal planting date for a clover cover crop? University of Illinois Extension Educator, Nathan Johanning, provides an update from the Belleville Research Center – recorded on May 26th. He walks through the trial site and explains the outcomes between the October and November planting dates of balansa clover and crimson clover.
Soybean Update with Stu: Herbicide Carry-Over, Potassium Deficiency, and More
Stu Ellis prepares a Soybean Update with Stephanie Porter, ISA Outreach Agronomist. Together, they explore significant topics like herbicide carry-over, potassium deficiency, and provide a detailed state soybean report.
