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During the recent Soybean Summit, Kevin "KJ" Johnson, President of the Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association, shared his outlook on the fertilizer industry and provided updates on the chemical supply chain for the upcoming growing season.

March 28, 2024 
| by Kelsey Litchfield |

The decision to plant early soybeans comes with risks such as cold temperatures and potential emergence issues, requiring careful planning and communication. However, earlier planting can bring the reward of higher yields. Comparing risk versus reward, Stephanie Porter shares her recommendations for the upcoming planting season.

March 27, 2024 
| by Stephanie Porter |

Herbicide resistance poses a significant challenge for farmers, prompting the need to explore diverse strategies for weed management. In this episode, Michael Flessner and Karen Corrigan discuss GROW's (Getting Rid of Weeds) comprehensive approach, emphasizing collaboration, research, and outreach for greater diversity of weed control strategies to complement chemical use.

March 27, 2024 
| by Kelsey Litchfield |

Join the Illinois Soybean Growers webinar, April 10, 7-8am CT, reviewing research on neonicotinoid seed treatments. Learn about insect control efficacy, impacts on soybean and corn yields, and environmental effects.

March 26, 2024 
| by Corey Lacey |

Dr. Connor Sible discusses the latest findings from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Crop Physiology Lab related to soybean planting dates, cover and double crop management, and optimizing fertilizer use efficiency to bring yield and ROI to soybean production.

March 25, 2024 
| by Kelsey Litchfield |

Farmers, advisors and conservation professionals looking to sharpen their skills and further Illinois’ stewardship practices are encouraged to apply for the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership’s (ISAP) Soil Health Leadership program. The sessions will cover various topics, including soil structure and function, nutrient management, soil biology, cover crop selection and techniques, equipment setup, field demonstrations, and communication strategies.

March 24, 2024 
| by Kelsey Litchfield |

During the recent Soybean Summit, Kevin "KJ" Johnson, President of the Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association, shared his outlook on the fertilizer industry and provided updates on the chemical supply chain for the upcoming growing season.

March 28, 2024 
| by Kelsey Litchfield |

The decision to plant early soybeans comes with risks such as cold temperatures and potential emergence issues, requiring careful planning and communication. However, earlier planting can bring the reward of higher yields. Comparing risk versus reward, Stephanie Porter shares her recommendations for the upcoming planting season.

March 27, 2024 
| by Stephanie Porter |

Herbicide resistance poses a significant challenge for farmers, prompting the need to explore diverse strategies for weed management. In this episode, Michael Flessner and Karen Corrigan discuss GROW's (Getting Rid of Weeds) comprehensive approach, emphasizing collaboration, research, and outreach for greater diversity of weed control strategies to complement chemical use.

March 27, 2024 
| by Kelsey Litchfield |

Join the Illinois Soybean Growers webinar, April 10, 7-8am CT, reviewing research on neonicotinoid seed treatments. Learn about insect control efficacy, impacts on soybean and corn yields, and environmental effects.

March 26, 2024 
| by Corey Lacey |

Dr. Connor Sible discusses the latest findings from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Crop Physiology Lab related to soybean planting dates, cover and double crop management, and optimizing fertilizer use efficiency to bring yield and ROI to soybean production.

March 25, 2024 
| by Kelsey Litchfield |

Farmers, advisors and conservation professionals looking to sharpen their skills and further Illinois’ stewardship practices are encouraged to apply for the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership’s (ISAP) Soil Health Leadership program. The sessions will cover various topics, including soil structure and function, nutrient management, soil biology, cover crop selection and techniques, equipment setup, field demonstrations, and communication strategies.

March 24, 2024 
| by Kelsey Litchfield |


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