SCN and SDS represent large threats to soybean production in Illinois. Attend the upcoming webinar “Solutions to effectively manage SCN and SDS” sponsored by the Illinois Soybean Association and ILSoyAdvisor. Presenters will be Jason Bond, plant pathologist from Southern Illinois...
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March 30, 2018
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February 20, 2017 ISA Names First CCA Soybean Master Adviser New Checkoff-Funded Award Recognizes Dedication to Better Soybean Management |
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February 18, 2017 The record-setting 2016 Illinois average soybean yield of 59 bushels/acre—up from 56 bushels/acre in 2014 and 2015—also gained ground on quality. Although protein tends to fall with higher yield, Illinois average protein for the 2016 crop was 34.3 percent, up from 34.1 percent the previous year. That’s according to the annual U.S. soybean quality report released by the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC). Oil content was down slightly... |
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February 17, 2017 Growers and agronomists know that soybeans are legumes and fix most of the nitrogen they need in the nodules they carry and support on the roots. The lesser known fact is that soybeans probably fix (capture) only enough nitrogen to produce 50 or 60 bushels, with the rest of the nitrogen coming from the soil. Growers producing 80 bushel or 90 bushel beans, or even 100 bushels, know that they probably need to apply some nitrogen to get... |
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February 16, 2017 Editor’s Note: This summary was posted in the January 19 edition of the Wisconsin Crop Manager (Volume 24: No.1). The full article can be accessed here. The commercial base (CB) and ILeVO (CB + fluopyram) seed treatments decreased risk and substantially increase profit across a wide range of seeding rates. Yield response to seed... |
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February 15, 2017 Planting cover crops is the rage but don’t go into it without a little preparation. Attend most any meeting this winter and one of the topics will include the use of cover crops. There is unprecedented interest in growing cover crops from a variety of promoters including government agencies, seed companies, aerial applicators—even equipment manufacturers want to talk to you about growing cover crops. Don’t farm naked! Amid all... |
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