Evaluating Your Residue Management
Soy Envoy Ben Wiegmann walks us through how to evaluate residue management programs.
Recent PCM Data Supports Recommendations for Farmers
Earlier this summer, the Precision Conservation Management (PCM) program released its data summary report for 2015-2021.
WEBINAR: Taking a Look at the 2022 Weather Year and Climate Trends in Illinois
During this ILSoyAdvisor webinar, Dr. Trent Ford will discuss what's happened with the weather so far this year and how he sees the rest of the season and harvest shaping up. He'll also discuss longer-term trends in our climate and the implications for agriculture in Illinois.
Five Considerations When Adding Conservation
The Soil and Water Outcomes Fund is an outcome-based program that helps farmers transition to on-farm conservation practices by providing financial incentives for carbon sequestration and water quality improvements.
Confessions of a Cereal Killer – Part 2
Soy Envoy Brad Zimmerman explains how cover cropping has helped to keep the soil from crusting, improved water infiltration and helped control weeds, in addition to feeding the soil biology and sinking carbon back into the soil.
WEBINAR: Farm Incomes and Environmental Outcomes: Understanding the Impact of Conservation Practices
In this ILSoyAdvisor Webinar, Laura Gentry, Ph.D., reviewed how using Precision Conservation Management (PCM) benefits farmers both financially and environmentally, including results using cover crops, tillage and conservation outcomes.
Confessions of A Cereal Killer – Part 1
Soy Envoy Brad Zimmerman discusses the successful termination process for cereal rye in his latest ILSoyAdvisor blog.
NRCS: Your Soil Health Journey
A growing number of farmers and ranchers from across the country are using cover crops and soil health management systems to improve the health and productivity of their soil.
Partnership Supports Illinois Agriculture
Is it still possible for Illinois agriculture to meet the goals outlined in the Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy? Members of the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership believe it is possible; and their 2021 Annual Report highlights activities that improve soil health and restore local waters.
Seven Things I Learned Planting Cover Crops
What a long, strange trip it has been! I have been using cover crops for 8 years now in Central Illinois and it has been a very fun ride. Here are a few benefits and best practices I have learned about cover crops.
