Article originally posted on the Bulletin. Slugs can be a difficult pest to manage when conditions are favorable for them, which has been the case often (particularly in southern Illinois) over the last couple of years. These mollusks can damage both corn and soybean early in the season...
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The Illinois Soybean Association and Illinois Wheat Association believe that Double-Crop Systems can be more profitable when farmers use the latest tools and technologies. When managed properly, double-crop systems can provide a positive return on investment for farmers, while improving soil health and protecting downstream water quality.
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The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy (Illinois NLRS or the strategy) is a framework for using science, technology, and industry experience to assess and reduce nutrient loss to Illinois waters and the Gulf of Mexico. The strategy will direct efforts to reduce nutrients from point and non-point sources in a coordinated, primarily voluntary, and cost-effective manner.
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Over the past few years, many producers became accustomed to high commodity prices. However, with prices now on the decline and costs remaining high, farmers face a more challenging financial situation. This brochure provides information and ways for farmers to be more profitable on their farm.
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Fred Below, Ph.D., University of Illinois evaluated soybeans for research on “The Six Secrets of Soybean Success," a concept for producing high-yield soybeans from 2012 to 2016. Six Secrets demonstrates how growers can put technologies together for increasing soybean yields through intensive crop management.
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Managing soybean cyst nematode (SCN) involves more than just planting an SCN-resistant variety. You need to know your number. Here’s why: nearly all SCN-resistant varieties have the same source of resistance: PI 88788; SCN Populations are adapting and reproducing on PI 88788 — they’re becoming resistant to the resistance; and as SCN reproduction increases, yield decreases.
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Soybean Cyst Nematode Coalition
The Illinois Soybean Association focuses on targeted strategy to maximize profitability and produce measurable results for Illinois soybean farmers. As we approach the year 2020, our objectives include: utilize 600 million bushels of Illinois soybeans, develop the highest quality soybean, soy oil and soy meal products, implement best management practices to maximize profitability, and increase soybean production in a sustainable manner to meet global market needs.
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Soybean Production Guide
Seed treatments provide farmers with an economical way to protect their crops against damaging pests and diseases. Treated seeds generally result in more uniform stands, healthier plants and higher crop yields.
The Illinois Statewide Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy (NLRS) is designed to improve Illinois water quality and the quality of water leaving the state. We strongly support the use of voluntary, incentive-based programs focused on the implementation of best management practices (BMPs) to address nutrient losses from Illinois farm fields.
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