“Timing is Everything” – Nathan Johanning Shares Developments in Cover Crop Planting Dates
Illinois Extension Commercial Ag Educator, Nathan Johanning, shares progress from a research study about cover crop planting dates. Read about the data collected and considerations for the 2023-2024 cover crop planting season.
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.
Field of the Future: Students Compete in U of I Extension Youth Crop Scouting Competition
Students around the state of Illinois gathered in Champaign and competed in crop scouting activities identifying weeds, insects, diseases, and more.
USDA Removes SBOC from Soybean Grading Criteria
On July 14th, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service published a final rule revising the U.S. Standards for Soybeans to officially removed soybeans of other colors (SBOC) as an official grade-determining factor.
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.
Tackling Red Crown Rot: Scouting, Diagnosis, and Current Management Strategies
Learn about the growing concern of Red Crown Rot in soybeans, its impact on the crop, and essential scouting tips.
Predicting the Appearance of Tar Spot
Has the weather been conducive for Tar Spot to make its appearance? ISA Outreach Agronomist, Stephanie Porter, says to not let the recent dryness rule the disease out as intermittent wet/dry cycles and temperature are variables to consider to help predict the appearance of Tar Spot.
The Hidden Enemy: Mealybugs Inflict Distress & SOS on Soybeans
ISA Outreach Agronomist, Stephanie Porter, is sounding the alarm on a recent discovery of mealybugs in Western Illinois. She urges growers to dig up plants and look at the roots in yellowing soybean fields.
Enhance Soybean Nutrition: Join ILSoyAdvisor’s Tailgate Talk near Augusta, IL on July 28th!
Join ILSoyAdvisor for a Tailgate Talk on July 28th near Augusta, IL. This field event is targeted towards growers interested in soybean fertility with an emphasis on sulfur nutrition.
Aphids – Could They be Back?
Stephanie Porter, Outreach Agronomist at Illinois Soybean Association, reports the return of Aphids to Illinois. Factors like geography, landscape, biology, and agronomy influence aphid populations in soybean fields. Regular scouting is crucial as aphid numbers can rapidly increase, especially with migrating winged aphids.
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