CCA Soy Envoy
2019 CCA Soy Envoys
“…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
David RaheRPM Soils LLC, CPSS and CCA  |
David Rahe's Recent Posts
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Potassium and Soybean Production October 31, 2019 Having spent my time as a CCA Soy Envoy writing about micronutrients, sulfur, nitrogen and phosphorus, it seems appropriate to close out the year focusing on potassium. Of the plant nutrients, potassium is part of the big 3—nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium (NPK). When I run soil tests in my area... Read More → |
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PODCAST: Soil Compaction Restoration October 22, 2019 CCA Soy Envoy, Dave Rahe, looks at soil compaction caused by planting in less than ideal soil conditions and what soybean growers can do to minimize the impact on the 2020 growing season. |
Jason CarrBayer U.S. - Crop Science, Technology Development Representative  |
Jason Carr's Recent Posts
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November 04, 2019 There’s no doubt that 2019 has been a season that most Illinois soybean producers would like to put in the rearview mirror. However, it will be difficult to forget the challenging spring that led to widespread late planting and record prevent plant acres across the Midwest. Dry and hot conditions... Read More → |
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PODCAST: Soycoaster - 2019 Growing Season September 23, 2019 CCA Soy Envoy, Jason Carr discusses the roller coaster that is the 2019 soybean growing season. From decisions made at planting time to what we are seeing in the fields now, Carr looks at how different decisions and forces were in play to affect yield potential this year. He also looks ahead to how... Read More → |
Samantha SchmidgallGROWMARK, Inc., Field Sales Agronomist  |
Samantha Schmidgall's Recent Posts
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Finally, Some Good News for Prevent Plant Acres October 04, 2019 Driving across the northeastern part of the state it isn’t hard to spot fields that were intended for soybeans this growing season, but have unfortunately now become prevent plant acres. The only good news for the soybean grower in this situation is that the impact of leaving fallow acres may be... Read More → |
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Applying Foliar Fungicide on Soybeans August 25, 2019 Many soybeans across the state of Illinois approached the R1 to R3 stage in early August and many growers questioned whether to apply a fungicide. In general, a fungicide application is recommended when the cost of applying the product is outweighed by the yield advantage it provides. As... Read More → |
Todd ThummaGolden Harvest, Agronomist  |
Todd Thumma's Recent Posts
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June 15, 2019 In a year with delayed planting and struggles to get the crop planted I thought about changing my topic from Sclerotinia stem rot (Soybean White Mold) to a different topic. But if we look at the early planted soybeans getting close to closing the rows and the possibilities of a wet summer, we need... Read More → |
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PODCAST: Are Your Soybeans Stressed? June 12, 2019 The recent wet weather has caused planting problems for Illinois growers. If you were lucky enough to soybeans planted, how much stress is your crop experiencing? In this podcast, CCA Soy Envoy, Todd Thumma talks about corn and soybean stress and what strategies should be used to help your crops... Read More → |
Tracy HeuermanGrowmark, Field Sales Agronomist, CCA  |
Tracy Heuerman's Recent Posts
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Are My Soybeans Turning Or Is That a Disease I See? September 16, 2019 As I drive through southeastern Illinois, I see very few soybean fields that have started to turn. This is due in part to the late planting season and in part to the soybean maturities most common to this region. I have, however, seen a few fields with the characteristic yellowing of Sudden Death... Read More → |
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Late Applications of Foliar Fungicides August 16, 2019 Even though the 2019 season got a late start and seemed to drag on forever, we’re reaching the point in the season where things are finally wrapping up. Planting is complete, weed control is near finished and fungicide applications are being made as we speak. Now is the time of year we sit back and... Read More → |
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