CCA Soy Envoy
March 31, 2019
2021 CCA Soy Envoys
The CCA Soy Envoy program is a partnership between the Illinois Soybean Association and Illinois Certified Crop Advisers, providing local recommendations throughout the season to Illinois growers. CCA Soy Envoys contribute actionable information, advice and in-season updates via the ILSoyAdvisor blog to support Illinois soybean farmers in their goals of increasing yields and profits while minimizing environmental impact.
“…as an ag reporter, [CCA Soy Envoys] are wonderful resources. You've had such knowledgeable people writing about a wide variety of topics. I look forward to the new batch [of Envoys] when they are chosen.” –Phyllis Coulter, Field Editor Illinois Farmer Today
Jared GreuelGreuel Farm Service, Owner & Sales Agronomist  |
Jared Greuel's Recent Posts
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Ethylene Management for High Yield Soybeans May 28, 2021 It has been a refreshing change to drive the countryside, meet with producers and scout fields that have emerged with little to no issues. I believe we can expect replant concerns to be minimal or as expected even with the recent, heavy rains due to excellent stand establishment. This fantastic... Read More → |
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What Your Waterhemp Hopes You Don’t Know April 30, 2021 The 2021 planting season has begun in many counties across Illinois which means a new year is beginning for fresh thoughts and ideas. The first two weeks of April provided dry soils for planting, tillage, NH3 application and spring herbicide burndowns. However, recent rains have brought field... Read More → |
Scott EversgerdPioneer, Agronomist  |
Scott Eversgerd's Recent Posts
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PODCAST: Successfully Double-Cropping Soybeans June 15, 2021 Scott Eversgerd, CCA Soy Envoy and Pioneer field agronomist, joins the podcast this month to discuss double-cropping soybeans and what growers can do to maximize yields on those acres. He provides tips to help get the crop off to a good start and also gives an update on wheat crop harvest... Read More → |
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Timely Tips for Planting Double Crop Beans June 09, 2021 Wheat harvest will begin in the southern-most tip of Illinois in just a matter of days, and double crop soybean planting will be right behind it. For many years, it was widely accepted that this crop of beans was just a bonus and that counting on any bushels from this crop was risky. We have... Read More → |
Jason BoehlerM&M Service Company, Regional Sales Agronomist  |
Jason Boehler's Recent Posts
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Pandemic-Induced Supply Chain Issues Still Prevalent May 21, 2021 The past 14 months have been extremely tough on all of us. What started as “Two Weeks to Flatten the Curve,” stretched into over a year of unprecedented government lockdowns and restrictions. Thankfully, we have watched the marvels of modern science develop, implement, and roll out a vaccine faster... Read More → |
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Why Should I Care About Soil Health? April 29, 2021 Everywhere you turn, the words “soil health,” “regenerative,” and “sustainable” are buzzing in the agriculture space. There are carbon credit markets, EQIP and CSP programs, and more N.G.O. programs than I can begin to name out there, each offering differing incentives in this space. If you are... Read More → |
Jason CarrBayer U.S. - Crop Science, Technology Development Representative  |
Jason Carr's Recent Posts
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Four Simple Steps to Minimize Pollinator Impact When Spraying June 04, 2021 Through my lifelong experiences in agriculture and as a beekeeper, I have sometimes observed conflict between my fellow apiarists and row-crop farmers. For legitimate reasons, beekeepers are very protective of their apiaries, and farmers need crop protection products to battle pests in their fields... Read More → |
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PODCAST: Fungicide Treatments to Protect Soybean Yields June 04, 2021 Jason Carr, CCA Soy Envoy and Bayer Crop Science technology development representative, joins the podcast to share the value fungicide treatments bring to soybean management programs to protect yields. We also discuss what makes a quality fungicide, current research and application timing and... Read More → |
Jason HaegeleWinField United, Region Agronomist  |
Jason Haegele's Recent Posts
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Weed Control Using The Xtend Herbicide System May 26, 2021 *DISCLAIMER: The Illinois Soybean Association does not make product recommendations and is supportive of the safe use of approved technologies available to farmers.* Dicamba tolerant (Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® and XtendFlex®) soybeans are not new, but the labels for approved dicamba... Read More → |
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PODCAST: High-Yielding Soybean Fertility Programs May 06, 2021 CCA Soy Envoy, Jason Haegele, joins the show to discuss the components of a high-yielding soybean fertility program. We also discuss application timing and nutrient amounts to help soybean growers make the most of their crops this growing season. ILSoyAdvisor Podcasts · High-Yielding Soybean... Read More → |
Randy NiverBayer U.S. - Crop Science, Technical Agronomist  |
Randy Niver's Recent Posts
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May 15, 2021 Many have heard that pH affects nutrient availability in their soil or uptake by the plant. We try to have pH around 6.0 to 6.5 so as many nutrients as possible are in their maximum level of availability (see Figure 1). We’ve learned that managing pH can increase uptake and set the plant up for... Read More → |
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Early Planting Soybean? Yield Increase Secret Unlocked! April 07, 2021 Early planted soybeans are a hot topic and is the cheapest input to higher yields in soybeans, barring any replants, it costs nothing extra. In his March 21 blog, Risks and Rewards of Planting Soybean Early, Todd Steinacher did a fantastic job of going through the pros and cons to consider... Read More → |
CCA Envoy Podcast
CCA Soy Envoys share timely agronomic information through podcast interviews during the growing season. Hear all the podcasts on the ISA SoundCloud Channel below.
Interested in becoming an Envoy?
CCA Soy Envoys commit to a one-year term with the opportunity to serve a second term if interested. Envoys write and record monthly content for the ILSoyAdvisor blog, participate in the Better Beans Series and represent the Illinois Soybean Association at industry events. Click the button below if you are interested in learning more about this program.
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