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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Early Season Foliar Feeding of Soybeans May 30, 2019 The use of foliar fertilizers has been steadily increasing in recent years. I believe this is due to the drive to reach higher yields by more efficiently managing soybeans. I’ve seen some positive results using a program that can also be incorporated in a post spray pass to increase early... Read More → |
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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 → |
David RaheRPM Soils LLC, CPSS and CCA  |
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Managing Nitrogen for 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 → |
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Managing Micronutrients in Soybeans June 26, 2019 There are 18 essential nutrients in plants: Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are the most likely to be added as fertilizer. Water, carbon and oxygen come from air and water. Calcium, magnesium and sulfur are needed in large amounts as well, and in Illinois we generally take what we get from... Read More → |
Jason CarrBayer U.S. - Crop Science, Technology Development Representative  |
Jason Carr's Recent Posts
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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 → |
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Plants, Pesticides and Pollinators June 03, 2019 Pollination is mutually beneficial to both pollinators and plants, resulting in the production of seeds necessary for many plants to reproduce. However, today’s production practices can potentially lead to an unhealthy environment for pollinators to survive in and do their job: pollinate.... Read More → |
Samantha SchmidgallGROWMARK, Inc., Field Sales Agronomist  |
Samantha Schmidgall's Recent Posts
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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 → |
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June 05, 2019 To keep or not to keep that questionable soybean stand? Soybean growers are facing the tough decision on whether or not they will replant after what has been an extremely wet spring. Many publications state 80,000 plants per acre population will get you 100% of a "normal yield", however it is... 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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Management guidelines for soybeans under stress July 15, 2019 In many parts of the state we have been plagued by saturated soils from a very early time. We continued to get record rainfall from April, when most farmers would think about planting, all the way through today. This has caused not only late-planted soybeans, but soybeans that in a lot of cases... Read More → |
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Postemergence Herbicide Recommendations in Soybeans June 12, 2019 Getting your crops planted this year was likely the biggest challenge you’ve faced thus far. The second biggest challenge may be how to maintain good weed control, especially when it comes to waterhemp. Waterhemp has been the most troublesome weed for soybean farmers for the last 10 years. Since... 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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