All Posts by Illinois Soybean Association
June 26, 2017
In-Season AgronomyIt’s another record year for soybean acres planted, as 10 - 15 percent of planned corn acres were shifted to soybeans due to the spring weather conditions.
June 08, 2017
Planting StrategiesISA is continuing its ILSoyAdvisor.com podcasts, connecting agronomy experts with Illinois farmers to share their insights, experiences and recommendations on growing high-yielding, profitable soybeans.
June 06, 2017
In-Season AgronomyWe want Illinois soybean farmers to be the most knowledgeable and profitable producers in the world, and the checkoff-funded ILSoyAdvisor.com platform was created to do just that - to help you become a better soybean manager, while increasing yields and improving your bottom line.
May 03, 2017
Nutrient ManagementJason Haegele from WinField United explains the basics of tissue testing, including nutrient uptake and interaction, sampling methods, sufficiency levels, and how to interpret results.
April 22, 2017
Harvest StrategiesSpring is here and that means planting is just around the corner.
April 07, 2017
In-Season AgronomyWith market pressure expected to continue for the next few years, Mike Boehlje, distinguished professor of agricultural economics at Purdue University, encourages growers to focus on what they can control—and remember that they have tackled tough economic times before.
April 04, 2017
Harvest StrategiesAJ Woodyard, technical crop production specialist at BASF, discusses management strategies for the 2017 soybean season based on research collected at the BASF Midwest Research Farm.
March 31, 2017
In-Season AgronomyAs trade facilitator for the Illinois Soybean Association, Eric Woodie spends his days working to generate beneficial partnerships with stakeholders across trade, transportation, infrastructure and other industries to create changes that will positively impact Illinois soybean growers.
March 27, 2017
In-Season AgronomyThe Illinois Soybean Association checkoff program is once again partnering with the Illinois Certified Crop Adviser program to provide local recommendations throughout the season.
March 24, 2017
In-Season AgronomyIn both good times and bad there are commonalities among the farmers who tend to be most profitable.