CCA Soy Envoy
2020 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
Ashley McEwenAgriGold, Key Account Specialist  |
Ashley McEwen's Recent Posts
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September 22, 2020 I know you’re thinking this might be another repetitive article about basic, common sense information. But it’s that very mindset that increases the likelihood of farming accidents. Most accidents happen in the peak of the season when everyone is tired from the long days and little down time.... Read More → |
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Potassium’s Critical Role in Soybean Production September 03, 2020 Potassium is critical in determining soybean yields as it supports protein synthesis, turgor potential and stomatal function, and increases enzyme activation. Potassium deficiency starts by yellowing at the leaf tip and continues down the leaf margins to the base; symptoms start on older leaves... Read More → |
Cody PettitPioneer, Field Agronomist  |
Cody Pettit's Recent Posts
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August 31, 2020 Growers are learning that planting earlier soybeans can bump yields, but the last several years in Illinois have been wet and cold and that comes with a cost: the risk of infection from Sudden death syndrome (SDS) and other early infecting fungal diseases. We see soybeans start... Read More → |
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PODCAST: Protecting Soybean Pod Fill July 30, 2020 Cody Pettit, CCA Soy Envoy and Pioneer field agronomist, joins the podcast this week to discuss soybean growth stages and how to protect pod fill during crucial time periods. We take a look at soybean growth stages, how to identify which growth stage your plant is in, and common pests and diseases... Read More → |
Jason BoehlerMM Service Company, Regional Sales Agronomist  |
Jason Boehler's Recent Posts
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August 24, 2020 Here in late August 2020, the days are getting shorter and we’ve been waking up to unseasonably cool morning temperatures that remind us fall is around the corner. For an ever-increasing number of fields, there will be a quick turnaround before they get seeded to their next crop. In traditional... Read More → |
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Evaluating Soybean Plots to Set Yourself Up for Success in 2021 July 24, 2020 If you have lived for very long in an area where soybeans are grown, you’ve likely passed more soybean plots than you care to count. Most people drive by them without a second thought. Most farmers even drive by them without giving them much thought, other than they’re a pretty product showcase for... Read More → |
Jason CarrBayer U.S. - Crop Science, Technology Development Representative  |
Jason Carr's Recent Posts
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Much Ado About Bean Leaf Beetles September 04, 2020 In my most recent ILSoyAdvisor post, while discussing late-season scouting for insects, I mentioned bean leaf beetles. I wrote that they rarely are present in high enough numbers to warrant control action. But once again 2020 has thrown a curveball at us, and there are numerous reports in the... Read More → |
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PODCAST: Scouting for Late-Season Soybean Insects and Diseases August 19, 2020 Jason Carr, CCA Soy Envoy and Bayer Crop Science Technology Development Representative, is on the podcast this week to discuss what soybean insects and diseases farmers should be scouting for in August. Listen to learn more. ILSoyAdvisor Podcasts · Scouting for Late-Season Soybean Insects... Read More → |
Jason HaegeleWinField United, Region Agronomist  |
Jason Haegele's Recent Posts
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Why Are My Soybeans Turning Yellow? September 08, 2020 For many, the arrival of September brings anticipation of school, fall sports, a variety of pumpkin flavored beverages and beautiful fall weather. In agriculture, September ushers in rapidly maturing crops and the culmination of the successes and disappointments of the 2020 season. Soybean fields... Read More → |
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Fungicide Chemistry 101: What Do All of Those Terms and Chemical Names Mean? August 15, 2020 The sights and sounds of airplanes, helicopters and ground sprayers in Illinois corn and soybean fields during July and August usually means one thing: foliar fungicide application season has begun. While fungicides have been common practice in high value crops for many years, the use of these... Read More → |
Randy NiverBayer U.S. - Crop Science, Technical Agronomist  |
Randy Niver's Recent Posts
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PODCAST: A Look Back at the 2020 Growing Season September 24, 2020 Randy Niver, CCA Soy Envoy and Asgrow DEKALB Technical Agronomist, is on the podcast this month to review the 2020 soybean growing season. Listen to learn more. ILSoyAdvisor Podcasts · A Look Back at the 2020 Growing Season |
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What Am I Supposed To Do With All This Plot Data? August 30, 2020 We all see plot data coming from every direction in the fall. You don’t have to look hard to find a mailbox full of plot data from universities, industry, third party testers, farm management agencies or even from your or your neighbors’ farm. There are so many ways to evaluate plot data, but for... Read More → |
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CCA Soy Envoys share timely agronomic information through podcast interviews during the growing season. Hear all the podcasts on the ISA SoundCloud Channel below.
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