Corn Leaf Aphids Attack!
Corn leaf aphids are invading corn fields, and wet conditions are leading to an increase in disease. The IL Soy Envoys discuss these challenges, sharing insights on disease and insect pressure, along with other field reports.
Research Update: Injury Potential to Very Early Planted Soybean from Various Soil-Residual Herbicides and Active Ingredients
Logan Miller, a Research Specialist at the University of Illinois, is collaborating with Dr. Aaron Hager on Illinois Soybean Association-funded research to evaluate the injury potential to early planted soybeans from various soil-residual herbicides. He provides an update on the study, detailing the 2024 planting dates, pre-emergence and post-emergence herbicide applications, along with photos to show the progress.
Field Talk: To Spray or Not to Spray Fungicides?
Dr. Boris Camiletti, Plant Pathologist at the University of Illinois Extension, and Dr. Carl Bradley, Plant Pathologist at the University of Kentucky Extension, explore the impact of fungicides on yield. They also share fungicide trials and when to consider an application. This presentation was featured at the Illinois Soybean Association's Field Talk at Rend Lake College on June 20, 2024.
Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership Hosts 2024 Risk Management Conference
Registration is now open for the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership’s third biennial Risk Management Conference, a three-part webinar series tackling emerging and future threats to farm resiliency and how conservation practices can help mitigate those risks.
Top Ten Things You Need to Know After Slugfest 2024
Did you or someone you know experience extensive slug damage in soybean fields this spring? The mild winter and prolonged cool, cloudy, and wet weather of spring 2024 led to a surge in slug populations, particularly in fields with high slug numbers last fall. Stephanie Porter, CCA, shares observations from "Slugfest 2024."
More Rain…Now What?
Illinois experienced significant rainfall this week, including a derecho that brought substantial precipitation to several areas. How will this impact the crops? Our IL Soy Envoys share their insights on the situation, along with updates on fungicide applications, pollination challenges, corn leaf aphids, soybean diseases, and more.
Protecting the Solar Panels from Defoliation
Insect feeding is a yearly occurrence in soybean fields throughout Illinois, often going unnoticed until it becomes severe. IL Soy Envoy Shelby Weckel, CCA, discusses insect scouting and how to evaluate the threshold for control measures.
Illinois Leopold Conservation Award Finalists Selected
Three finalists for the 2024 Illinois Leopold Conservation Award have been announced. This prestigious award celebrates farmers and forestland owners dedicated to exceptional soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat management. The winner, to be announced at this summer’s Illinois State Fair, will receive $10,000 and have their conservation story showcased in a video and other outreach.
Phytophthora In Your Fields? Why You Need to Start Planning for 2025
After several weeks of heavy rain, Stephanie Porter, CCA, has been receiving calls about sparse soybean stands in certain fields. If hail, slugs, herbicides, or human error aren’t to blame, what else could be causing the problem? Find out in our latest blog post.
Should You Apply a Fungicide?
Halfway through the growing season, many farmers are debating fungicide application despite low commodity prices. What do our IL Soy Envoys and Certified Crop Advisers think? Tune in for their latest crop updates, Hurricane Beryl rainfall reports, Illinois record crop predictions, and more!
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