All Posts by Illinois Soybean Association
Trans Update: Basis & Rail Reports
June 16, 2015
In-Season AgronomyDid you know that over the past couple of years as much as 43 – 44% of soybeans grown in Illinois were exported? Efficient transportation systems and sound infrastructure ensure Illinois soybean farmers maintain a competitive advantage in the global marketplace.
ILSoyAdvisor Field Days: Coming to a Field near You
June 13, 2015
In-Season AgronomyYou know and follow the ILSoyAdvisor.com blog—now mark your calendars because the experts from ILSoyAdvisor.com are coming to a soybean field near you
WEBINAR: Making Soil Health Practical for Fertility Management
May 29, 2015
Sustainability PracticesSoil health is defined as a balanced, fully-functioning soil system
Agronomy: Trans Update: Basis and River Freight Reports
May 11, 2015
In-Season AgronomyDid you know that over the recent couple of years, as much as 43 – 44% of soybeans grown in Illinois are exported?
Weeds: PODCAST: Soil Residual Herbicides for Weed Control
May 06, 2015
Sustainability PracticesEarly infestations of weeds can impact yields by as much as ten percent
Agronomy: WEBINAR: Game-Changing Technology Coming to Agriculture
May 05, 2015
Innovation-TechnologyUnmanned aerial vehicles, also known as UAVs, are popping up on farms throughout the Midwest and recognized UAV advocate Chad Colby
Disease: PODCAST: Controlling Sudden Death Syndrome
April 29, 2015
Disease ManagementSudden Death Syndrome has become a major disease challenge in Illinois and 2014 was no exception.
Weeds: PODCAST: Controlling Palmer amaranth
April 24, 2015
Weed ManagementPalmer amaranth is becoming more of a problem in many parts of Illinois. In this podcast, Jonathan Perkins, Southern Illinois practical farm research location director and team sales agronomist for Beck’s Superior Hybrids, explains the challenge created by Palmer amaranth and what farmers can do to keep the weed under control in 2015.
Agronomy: Meet Your Soy Envoys: Randy Stephens
April 23, 2015
In-Season AgronomyHello, my name is Randy Stephens and I am an agronomist, CCA and work with Helena Chemical in Martinsville, Illinois.
Agronomy: WEBINAR: Making Soybeans More Than a Rotational Crop for Corn
April 21, 2015
In-Season AgronomyWith a downturn in commodity prices, many farmers are wondering what changes they will need to make in 2015 to remain profitable.