All Posts by Dan Davidson
What is Liberty Herbicide
February 14, 2017
Innovation-TechnologyMaybe in 2017 it’s time to take a hard look at using the LibertyLink® system to combat weed resistance and make it part of your herbicide rotation plan.
How trapped phosphate becomes dissolved phosphate
February 10, 2017
Nutrient ManagementLast fall I wrote an article about using gypsum (calcium sulfate) to trap phosphorus on the landscape.
Learn Tips for Successful Double-Cropping
January 20, 2017
Double-CropDouble-cropping is a popular rotation in Southern Illinois.
Norminate a CCA
January 18, 2017
In-Season AgronomyIf you know a good CCA who has helped you increase your soybean knowledge and production, nominate him/her for the Master Soybean Adviser award.
Soybean Production – Determining Feasibility
January 09, 2017
Planting StrategiesThe ILSoyAdvisor is a website focused on soybean management with content provided by experts.
Twelve BMPs for Managing Weed Resistance
January 04, 2017
Weed ManagementWe are all familiar with the Twelve Days of Christmas.
Setting up Variable Rate Seeding
December 28, 2016
Planting StrategiesIs it time to reduce seed costs by adopting variable-rate seeding?
Maturity Group Ratings
December 26, 2016
Planting StrategiesAre the Maturity Group (MG) ratings we are accustomed to still accurate and do they reflect the maturity of the varieties we should be planting today?
Trapping Phosphate with Gypsum
December 21, 2016
Nutrient ManagementIt’s time to think about applying gypsum in the fall to build soil structure while trapping phosphate on the landscape so it doesn’t end up moving off the field into surface waters.
Incorporating Soil Health into your Farming Mantra
December 14, 2016
Sustainability PracticesIt is time for farmers to begin thinking as much about soil health and farming their soil as farming their crop.