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September 17, 2020 Every few years, a healthy organization takes a close look at its direction and adjusts for the future. The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) recently did just that. The previous strategic plan guided ISA through 2020. During our annual meeting in late July, ISA approved a new mission, vision, values and strategic plan for 2021 and beyond.
Given current industry challenges, the 24 soybean farmers on the ISA board... |
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September 12, 2020 This article originally appeared on FarmWeek Now. There’s no argument that 2020 has been a memorable year, but despite challenges, the soybean crop across the state looks promising. As we approach harvest, it’s important you are prepared to finish the season strong. Here... |
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September 10, 2020 This article was originally published on the farmdoc Daily website by Gary Schnitkey, Krista... |
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September 10, 2020 Regardless of your operation’s soil health system, nutrient management is impacted by it in one way or another. There’s no debate that improving crop yield, soil health and water quality is synonymous with good nutrient stewardship and heightened conservation practices. Achieving sustainable crop productivity depends on minimizing disturbance and maximizing nutrient use efficiency. For years, we believed nitrogen, phosphorus,... |
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September 09, 2020 The fifth and final week of the Agribusiness Management Program (AMP) Summer Webinar Series featured Bob Rhea, CEO of Illinois FBFM. Rhea presented on the elements of G.R.I.T. that farmers have demonstrated and will need to continue to focus on to ensure success of their operations.
G – GRIND to succeed
Each of the previous few years has brought a set of unique challenges that force... |
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September 08, 2020 For many, the arrival of September brings anticipation of school, fall sports, a variety of pumpkin flavored beverages and beautiful fall weather. In agriculture, September ushers in rapidly maturing crops and the culmination of the successes and disappointments of the 2020 season. Soybean fields beginning to turn color are an indication that harvest is fast approaching, yet yellowing or leaf senescence can be caused by a variety of agronomic... |