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March 06, 2018 Is some of the yield gap we see in soybeans today due to a lack of nitrogen? For the past 4 or 5 years we have been hearing a lot about applying nitrogen (N) on soybeans and we still don’t have a clear direction. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t. And we still don’t have a clear idea of the best timing, form or amount to apply and until we do, guaranteeing a return on investment isn’t very likely. We do know a couple... |
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March 05, 2018 Planting cereal rye before soybeans has become the most widely used cover crop and cash crop combination today. It is readily chosen because of its hardiness, ease of establishment, low cost, multiple planting methods and wide planting window in the fall. Cover crops, like cereal rye, provide many benefits for the upcoming soybean crop such as weed suppression, insect management, disease management, soil erosion prevention, nutrient... |
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March 02, 2018 Are you adding additional surfactant to your herbicide package? Glyphosate is a herbicide that comes fully loaded with an adjuvant package. Because we have had so many acres treated with glyphosate alone over the last 15 years, I believe we may have forgotten the importance of adjuvants in the tank for maximizing herbicide performance. I would challenge you to talk with your crop protection retailer and make sure you know EXACTLY which... |
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March 01, 2018 The Illinois Soybean Association checkoff program is once again partnering with the Illinois Certified Crop Adviser program to provide local recommendations throughout the season. These CCA Soy Envoys will be contributing regular content through our ILSoyAdvisor.com platform, all to help our state’s soybean farmers to increase yields and profits while minimizing our environmental impact. Welcome, 2018 Envoys! Kevin... |
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February 28, 2018 New research funded by the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) checkoff program is looking at cover crops, including winter wheat, as potential aids in the battle against soybean cyst nematode (SCN). The study builds on previous trials in Illinois and Kentucky that showed promise for use of cover crops to reduce SCN egg populations. In the mid-1990s, a University of Kentucky study indicated no-tilling soybeans into wheat stubble... |
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February 28, 2018 Sulfur (S) is becoming a more deficient nutrient, following phosphorus and potassium. Alfalfa and corn producers are already adding sulfur into their fertility program. Should we be including sulfur in our fertility program for high yield soybeans? Sulfur deficiency symptoms include stunted plants; pale green color indicating nitrogen deficiency except chlorosis is apparent on upper leaves while nitrogen deficiency appears first in... |