Savvy Full Season Soybean Management Webinar Series
Science for Success is hosting a three-part virtual webinar series to discuss strategies farmers can utilize to optimize soybean yield. This webinar series will explore some of the many management decisions soybean farmers face throughout the growing season.
Combating Soybean Cyst Nematode With Advancements In Genomic and Breeding Technologies
Participate in an ILSoyAdvisor webinar on March 14th, discovering the advancements in genomic and breeding technologies to tackle the evolving soybean cyst nematode resistance challenges such as those found in PI 88788 and Peking.
Is It Time To Up Your “Soil Health Game” With Livestock?
A regional project called “Match Made In Heaven: Livestock + Crops” is surveying farmers to learn about a growing movement to reintegrate crop and livestock systems in the cornbelt.
Highlights and Results from the 2nd Annual Soybean Summit Student Research Poster Competition
Jennifer Jones recaps the annual Soybean Summit, spotlighting Illinois college students and their soybean production research. Students had the unique opportunity to present research to farmers and industry members.
Analyzing Crimson Clover and Balansa Clover Planting Date in Illinois Row Crops
Nathan Johanning shares observations from the field regarding planting dates for crimson clover and balansa clover after no-till soybeans going into corn.
Exploring Cereal Rye Planting Date and Seeding Rate in Illinois Row Crops
Nathan Johanning provides a plot tour at Belleville Research Center, exploring planting date and seeding rates for cereal rye cover crop before soybeans.
Illinois NREC Needs Your Input!
Annually, the Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council (NREC) invites stakeholders to provide input on existing and upcoming research priorities. Don't miss the chance to participate in the survey and attend the 2024 Investment Insights Live event on February 15th in Champaign.
Update on Free Soybean Cyst Nematode Sampling
Nathan Schroeder provides an update on the free Soybean Cyst Nematode sampling initiative, supported by the Illinois Soybean Association check-off program.
Certified Crop Advisor Exam Training: Recap and Upcoming Exam Details
Stephanie Porter provides an overview of the Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) training held in January and provides information about upcoming CCA exams.
Farm Policy and the Brief Saga of Soybeans, Part 2
From farmdoc: Jonathan Coppess provides a regional overview of soybean adoption by American farmers, spanning over a century. He explains how the pace of adoption and the changes in crop rotations were not uniform among the states and crops.
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