Data Driven Solutions from the Field
Join the conversation on soybean production, cover crop management, and fertilizer applications. Plus a demo with EarthSense AI robot.
Illinois 4R Field Talk
Join this field event with Illinois Soybean Association and Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association with topics on 4Rs Management, Equipment Demos, Cover Crop Management & Seeding Application, Corn Nutrient Placement, & More.
Maintaining Yield: Strategies for Crops Among Low Commodity Prices
Hear from Dr. Connor Sible from University of Illinois plus growing season highlights and concerns from the ISA Agronomy Team.
Fungicides: To Spray Or Not to Spray?
Participate in demonstrations of soil samples from cover crop and non-cover crop fields, plus live in-field demos to compare soil systems, drone remote sensing technology for crop scouting, and more.
Dudley Smith Farm Winter Meeting
The Dudley Smith Farm Winter Meeting will be held at the Christian County Extension Office in Taylorville on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Winter Meeting topics [...]
Illinois Extension Crop Management Conference – Collinsville
Stay current with updates impacting Illinois crop production. Make the most informed decisions you can for your farm by getting the latest research updates from [...]
Better Beans – Ina
The Better Beans Series, funded by the Illinois Soybean Association checkoff program, are half-day, in-person events held around the state of Illinois. These sessions bring [...]
Better Beans – Bloomington
The Better Beans Series, funded by the Illinois Soybean Association checkoff program, are half-day, in-person events held around the state of Illinois. These sessions bring [...]
What are climate-smart agricultural commodities, and how do soybeans fit in?
In recent years, the term "climate-smart agricultural commodities" has been introduced to describe products like soybean grain. These commodities are cultivated using practices that aim to decrease greenhouse gas emissions and/or store carbon in soils. The multi-billion-dollar investment by USDA in climate-smart commodities exemplifies the increasing interest by public and private sector actors, and by grain buyers, in measuring climate footprints of soybeans. In this webinar, Dr. Andrew Margenot will provide an introduction to climate-smart agriculture and agricultural commodities, how soybeans fit into this paradigm, and considerations for Illinois soybean producers in navigating climate-smart commodity markets.
Soybean-specifics of soil health: what do we know?
Soil health is the ability of soil to sustain functions that underpin crop productivity and other services to society. When it comes to soybeans, are there specific considerations for soil health? In this webinar, Dr. Andrew Margenot will review soil health as it pertains to soybean. Specifically, we will review reasons for anticipating soybean-specific considerations on soil health processes and management, and methods for testing soil health.
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