All Posts by Illinois Soybean Association
Agronomy: WEBINAR: Achieving Profitability in Challenging Grain Markets in 2015
March 16, 2015
In-Season AgronomyGrowers have enjoyed high commodity prices over the past few years. However, as prices decline and input costs increase, many anticipate 2015 will bring tighter margins and a new challenge to remain profitable.
Weed Management: Tips for Cost-Effective Weed Control
March 16, 2015
Weed ManagementWhile many growers are looking for ways to cut costs to offset the lower commodity prices expected in ’15, Mark Bernards, assistant professor of agronomy at Western Illinois University, cautions growers about the potential trade-offs of trying to economize on weed control.
Agronomy: March Illinois Field & Bean: Editor's Picks
March 12, 2015
In-Season AgronomyThe March issue of Illinois Field & Bean focuses on weed and disease management -- timely advice as the growing season gets underway.
Plant & Soil Health: WEBINAR: Nutrient Planning and Soybean Management
March 04, 2015
Nutrient ManagementILSoyAdvisor.com continued its winter webinar series on Tuesday, Feb. 24. In "Nutrient Planning and Soybean Management,” Howard Brown, Ph.D., manager of agronomy services with GROWMARK, Inc., presented research findings on nutrient management and shared advice for growers planning nutrient applications for 2015.
Agronomy: Do You Use Seed Treatments?
February 19, 2015
Weed ManagementSeed treatments can help protect soybean seeds and seedlings against a wide range of yield-threatening insects and diseases.
Agronomy: PODCAST: Choosing Soybean Varieties for a Successful 2015 Crop
February 19, 2015
Planting StrategiesChoosing soybean varieties with the best combination of traits will be key to a successful 2015 crop. In this podcast, Jeremy Hogan,technical marketing agronomist with BASF, explains what Illinois growers should be looking for this year, how maturity group selection can help increase yield and the best places to go for more information.
Weeds: Managing Waterhemp
February 13, 2015
Weed ManagementWaterhemp will continue to be a top weed challenge for many Illinois growers in 2015, according to Mark Bernards, assistant professor of agronomy, crop science and weed control, Western Illinois University.
Plant & Soil Health: Lessons Learned at the Conservation Cropping Seminar
February 12, 2015
Innovation-TechnologyAre you curious about cover crops or want to learn more about more efficient nutrient management?
Agronomy: February Illinois Field & Bean: Editor's Picks
February 11, 2015
In-Season AgronomyThe February issue of Illinois Field & Bean focuses on soil health and fertility -- a topic that is always top of mind before the growing season. Be sure and read:
Agronomy: Considering Non-GMO Beans in ’15?
February 05, 2015
Planting StrategiesWhat would you be willing to do for an extra $2-per-bushel premium for soybeans? For some Illinois soybean producers, that premium comes from growing non-GMO (genetically modified organism/biotech) or other identity-preserved (IP) soybeans.