ILSoyAdvisor Blog

URBANA, Ill. – Although agricultural weed Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri) primarily impacts southern U.S. states, new research shows it could soon spread further north and damage soybean yields in Illinois.

“We did a common garden study in southern, central, and northern Illinois to ask if different varieties of Palmer amaranth from the south complete their life cycle in all three locations and cause...

“The only thing that is constant is change,” wrote Heraclitus, a Greek philosopher who lived from 535 to 475 BC. While this is true for all of life, we can also say this about weeds! Actually, weed resistance management is about preventing or slowing the rate of change.

There are two issues to consider when looking at changes in weed populations: population shifts and the introduction of herbicide resistant weeds. Weed population...

Bill Simmons, Ph.D., professor emeritus of soil and water management at the University of Illinois, dives into fertilizer and manure calculations to help prepare those who are taking the CCA Certification Exam. Watch the webinar below to get a comprehensive review of key concepts that are likely to be covered on the test.  

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Fred Below, Ph.D., professor of plant physiology and crop sciences at the University of Illinois, shared the “Six Secrets of Soybean Success” to help soybean growers increase yields through better management practices. Watch the webinar below to hear his latest research results and learn how growers can apply these research findings on their farms.  

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