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
Brian GordonMartin Family Farms, Farm Leader in Training  |
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Herbicide Planning for the Upcoming Season April 26, 2019 When making production plans for this upcoming growing season, weed management should be at the forefront of your thoughts. In order to “start clean and stay clean” here are some important things to think about. What are your main weed problems? What are the life cycles of the problem weeds? What... Read More → |
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September 09, 2018 With all the talk about how big soybean yields are getting, agronomists and growers still may wonder if those high yields could be masking hidden nutrient deficiencies that might result in leaving some additional potential out in the field. I spent this season exploring that question and was able... Read More → |
David RaheRPM Soils LLC, CPSS and CCA  |
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April 24, 2019 We can sum up fall and winter, and now spring, in a few words; cold, wet, frustrating. While we still want to plant as early as possible, we need to consider the consequences, especially as they relate to soil compaction. Compaction creates all kinds of issues whether fall or spring. Filing in ruts... Read More → |
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Sulfur Needs for Soybean Growth February 19, 2019 One of the major nutrients needed for crop growth is sulfur (S). In the past nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium were considered the major nutrients. Sulfur emissions from coal fired power plants supplied more sulfur than needed for good crop growth. But in my business as an independent crop... Read More → |
Jason CarrBayer U.S. - Crop Science, Technology Development Representative  |
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What’s Up with My Soybeans, Doc? May 05, 2019 The 2019 planting season has certainly been one of the most challenging in recent memory. Cool, wet conditions have delayed planting in most parts of the state. With beans finally going into the ground, growers may be interested in the disease outlook for this season. Dr. Teri Hughes, plant health... Read More → |
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What does a cool, wet spring mean for soybean growers? March 25, 2019 Early springs can create trying conditions for producers. In 2018, it snowed in Illinois on April 9. It was cool and wet through the middle of April, leading many growers to reconsider plans to attempt to plant beans before corn. The cool, wet conditions lasted until the end of the month, delaying... Read More → |
Samantha SchmidgallGrowmark, Field Sales Agronomist  |
Samantha Schmidgall's Recent Posts
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PODCAST: Biological Use in Soybean Production May 20, 2019 Samantha Schmidgall, CCA Soy Envoy and sales agronomist with the GROWMARK-FS system in Toluca, Illinois, breaks down the complex sector of biologicals in the latest ILSoyAdvisor Podcast. |
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Biological Use in Soybean Production May 01, 2019 Biological products for soybeans are offered to growers from seed treatment, soil application and post applications all the way through to the reproductive stages. Biologicals, in general, are products created from natural solutions or synthetic equivalents. They can be broken down further into the... Read More → |
Todd ThummaGolden Harvest, Agronomist  |
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Impact of Delayed Planting on Soybeans May 19, 2019 As rain and cool conditions have delayed planting for many growers across Illinois and the Midwest, I’ve been having more than a few conversations around what we can do to minimize yield losses when planting soybeans later. Delayed planting reduces vegetative growth and the number of nodes on a... Read More → |
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Should I change to an Earlier Maturity Corn Hybrid? May 11, 2019 Every soybean producer in Illinois is also a corn producer. And one of the commonalities about farming in Illinois is that sometimes it will rain in the spring and delay or prevent planting. There comes a point in time that growers must decide whether to switch maturities or even switch crops (... Read More → |
Tracy HeuermanGrowmark, Field Sales Agronomist, CCA  |
Tracy Heuerman's Recent Posts
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Preparing Seedbeds for Soybeans May 13, 2019 For much of the state of Illinois, planting has been delayed due to seemingly perpetual rain and wet conditions. Hopefully there will be a window of opportunity soon to get back in the fields and continue, or in many cases begin field work and planting. As the calendar keeps progressing it will be... Read More → |
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Five Tips to Better Manage Soybeans-Following-Soybeans April 17, 2019 Although the USDA has forecasted corn acres to be up in 2019, there will no doubt continue to be some acres of soybeans-following-soybeans. For many growers, soybeans require less input cost and the ability to forecast a more consistent yield, making soybeans a desirable crop when the farm economy... 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. Contact Dan Davidson if you are interested in learning more about this program.
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