CCA Soy Envoy
2018 CCA Soy Envoys
Aaron PrinsThe Equity, Sales Agronomist  |
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Fungicide-Herbicide Compatibility August 16, 2018 Fungicide applications can be viewed as a “free trip” for some herbicides, but make sure you are spraying on-label. If not, it could be costing you more than just bushels. As we are approaching the tail end of the growing season, many growers and ag retailers are wrapping up soybean... Read More → |
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Tips for planning and producing a 100-bushel crop. June 23, 2018 If you have ever seen the movie Groundhog Day, you may be able to relate to the main character’s constant dilemma, which is being stuck in the same day, day-after- day. This is how my life, as well as all fellow agronomists and growers, can be feeling this time of year. However, with hard work and... Read More → |
Kelli BassettBassett Farm and Seed, Pioneer Sales Representative, Independent Agronomist  |
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Take Your Seeds Off Before Entering August 30, 2018 Common manners suggest that you remove your shoes before entering someone’s home as a guest. Does this etiquette apply to entering a farmer’s field? During a recent scouting day, I encountered an area of Palmer amaranth next to a field I was exiting. If you don’t already know it... Read More → |
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Help! What happened to my stand of soybeans? July 11, 2018 Learn to diagnose field problems when they happen. Any agronomist would tell a farmer to scout each field multiple times a year. That is the only way you can identify a problem and its cause. Waiting till harvest is too late. Crop consultants and farmers work together to determine field... Read More → |
Kris Ehler
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August 24, 2018 Last fall I had the opportunity to sit down separately with two new aerial imagery companies, AKER and IntelinAir. They both have unique ways of giving growers and retailers a set of eyes on their crops they may not have had access to before. Entry level drones have become very affordable... Read More → |
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PODCAST: Flying High with Aerial Imagery August 15, 2018 Kris Ehler, sales agronomist with Ehler Brothers Co. in Thomoasboro, IL and 2018 CCA Soy Envoy, has recently had the opportunity to check out some AKER and IntelinAir aerial imagery products and is excited to share his feedback and experience with our listeners. Listen to the podcast here... Read More → |
Kris ReynoldsAmerican Farmland Trust, Natural Resource Conservationalist  |
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How to improve continuous soybean rotations August 28, 2018 This past season farmers planted 10.9 million acres of soybeans in llinois, up 3% from the previous year, according to the latest USDA NASS survey. A portion of these acres were the result of soybeans following soybeans in the crop rotation. What are some of the considerations we should have when... Read More → |
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Cover Crops and Soybean Cyst Nematodes (SCN) July 28, 2018 Soybean cyst nematodes (SCN) are one of the most detrimental pathogens of soybeans—they are considered the No. 1 yield-robbing pest for United State soybean farmers. Nematodes in general account for billions of dollars in crop loss worldwide each year. According to the United Soybean Board, SCN... Read More → |
Kevin NelsonCCA and 4R Nutrient Management Specialist (NMS)  |
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Green is for Go – Except for Soybean Stems September 06, 2018 As harvest approaches, it’s time once again to discuss green stems in soybeans. Green Stem Syndrome (GSS) has been with us for quite some time. Some years more severely than others, but most years someone must deal with soybean stems remaining green after the beans (and pods) are mature and dry... Read More → |
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Soybeans, White Mold and SDS – Oh My! August 18, 2018 It’s early August in Northern Illinois and it’s time to start wrapping up the 2018 soybean crop. Granted, August rains can add some yield, but for the most part the soybeans are made, though not in the bin. Now is the time we must evaluate whether sudden death syndrome (SDS) and white mold,... Read More → |
Rod Moran
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Rod Moran's Recent Posts
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August 22, 2018 Over the course of the 2018 growing season, I was challenged to review a few different soybean-scouting apps that are available on both iOS and Android platforms. And, after sampling several options that are currently available, I found some were informative but rather difficult to maneuver, or... Read More → |
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Help me, I’m melting … from soybean diseases June 28, 2018 Spring weather conditions went from cold to dry to hot and wet, creating a perfect storm. The 2018 growing season started off well for many local growers as many reported seeing fast emergence and good stand establishment, for the most part. As recently noted by many growers, beans have raced... Read More → |
Todd SteinacherAgriGold®, Regional Agronomist  |
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Are You Managing Soybeans After R4.5? September 04, 2018 In the past 5 years, Illinois soybean yields have risen exponentially compared to the previous 10 – 15 years. A lot of this increase can be attributed to modern breeding programs; however, modern management has also improved. High-yield producers view a crop as a series of decisions, throughout... Read More → |
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Top 5 Tips for Pushing Pod Fill August 13, 2018 Over the past 5 years, soybean yields have increased to a new standard. These gains can be directly correlated to the success of modern breeding practices, in combination with the implementation of modern and better agronomic practices. To produce higher and more consistent yields, it’s all about... 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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