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The ISA Checkoff Program funds the University of Illinois Crop Science Variety Trials in protein and oil testing. Farmers can use the data to decide to grow varieties with elevated quality characteristics and capitalize on premium pricing opportunities.

June 1, 2023 
| by Kelsey Litchfield |

After retiring in December 2022, Dr. Brian Diers is excited to focus more time working with plant breeders in Africa to help them develop soybean varieties adapted to the diverse environments there.

May 31, 2023 
| by Jennifer Jones |

Stephanie Porter takes us field scouting and the discovery of several ground beetles. She explains more about these insects and how they provide biological control of other insects on farms.

May 30, 2023 
| by Stephanie Porter |

Kelly Estes reports on black cutworms that have been observed in traps across the state of Illinois.

May 24, 2023 
| by Kelly Estes |

Soy Envoy Kris Ehler explains how understanding the fundamentals of soybean growth may help develop better soybeans.

May 24, 2023 
| by Kris Ehler |

Weather conditions have been dry the past four to six weeks in parts of Illinois. Forecasts for the next 7 to 10 days show very dry weather and above normal temperatures, which will likely worsen already dry conditions in the state.

May 23, 2023 
| by Trent Ford |

The ISA Checkoff Program funds the University of Illinois Crop Science Variety Trials in protein and oil testing. Farmers can use the data to decide to grow varieties with elevated quality characteristics and capitalize on premium pricing opportunities.

June 1, 2023 
| by Kelsey Litchfield |

After retiring in December 2022, Dr. Brian Diers is excited to focus more time working with plant breeders in Africa to help them develop soybean varieties adapted to the diverse environments there.

May 31, 2023 
| by Jennifer Jones |

Stephanie Porter takes us field scouting and the discovery of several ground beetles. She explains more about these insects and how they provide biological control of other insects on farms.

May 30, 2023 
| by Stephanie Porter |

Kelly Estes reports on black cutworms that have been observed in traps across the state of Illinois.

May 24, 2023 
| by Kelly Estes |

Soy Envoy Kris Ehler explains how understanding the fundamentals of soybean growth may help develop better soybeans.

May 24, 2023 
| by Kris Ehler |

Weather conditions have been dry the past four to six weeks in parts of Illinois. Forecasts for the next 7 to 10 days show very dry weather and above normal temperatures, which will likely worsen already dry conditions in the state.

May 23, 2023 
| by Trent Ford |

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