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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August 26, 2019 Cover crops are being widely promoted and slowly adopted. Farmers don’t doubt the benefits covers play in soil health, but often question the economic prospects of planting one and if there will be a return. Since cover crops are still the exception, here are seven reasons to... Read More → |
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What You Need to Know About Managing Nitrogen in Wet Years July 18, 2019 Managing nitrogen is one of the most difficult and unpredictable things that grain producers need to do. In a world where environmental concerns come to the forefront more and more, nitrogen management deserves attention. Fall application of nitrogen is popular among retailers and... Read More → |
Jason CarrBayer U.S. - Crop Science, Technology Development Representative  |
Jason Carr's Recent Posts
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August 09, 2019 August is a critical time in the life of a soybean plant. Although many of the flowers have pollinated, the plants are still setting new flowers and the tiny pods and seeds inside them are beginning to develop. Depending on when they were planted, soybeans are generally in the R3 (beginning... Read More → |
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July 02, 2019 One doesn’t have to drive too many miles on country roads to find a field of beans that is not as deep green as we would like to see. This may be a neighbor’s field, or it may be your own. Either way, you may be wondering what would cause the beans to look unhealthy. There are numerous possible... Read More → |
Samantha SchmidgallGROWMARK, Inc., Field Sales Agronomist  |
Samantha Schmidgall's Recent Posts
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How to Recognize Chemical Damage on Soybeans August 06, 2019 After this last round of post applied soybean herbicide, I’ve received multiple calls about herbicide damage. There are a multitude of reasons that cause herbicide damage; that is what we are going to dive into today. The best way to start looking at a herbicide concern is to start with... Read More → |
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Is High Yield Even Still an Option for Late Planted Soybeans? July 09, 2019 The topic of planting soybeans early and with lower populations was something I talked about in depth with growers as an easy and affordable way to set up soybean field yield potential from the start. Unfortunately, as the weather did not cooperate for much of the state this spring, many plans for... 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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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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PODCAST: Jump-Starting Slow Growth Soybeans July 21, 2019 CCA Soy Envoy Tracy Heuerman discusses the slow growth seen by soybeans early this summer and what it means for your fields as fall approaches. Listen and learn tips about how to make the most of your soybean crop this season. |
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