All Posts by Illinois Soybean Association
Agronomy: WEBINAR: Six Secrets of Soybean Success
January 30, 2015
In-Season AgronomyILSoyAdvisor.com continued its winter webinar series on Wednesday, Jan. 21. In "Six Secrets of Soybean Success,” Fred Below, Ph.D., University of Illinois professor of plant physiology and crop sciences, shared updates from his 2014 field research results and practical advice for helping growers plan for 2015.
Agronomy: Survey on 2014 Yields
January 22, 2015
Harvest StrategiesWas it the weather? SDS? Or a late flush of herbicide-resistant weeds? While 2014 turned out to be a favorable year for soybean production in Illinois, many growers felt that their yields could have been better if only one or two things had been different.
Agronomy: Illinois Once Again Top Soybean-Producing State
January 22, 2015
Harvest StrategiesThe 2014 growing season brought above-average, and even record-breaking, yields to Illinois. According to USDA estimates released this month, Illinois has claimed the title of top soybean-producing state for the second year in a row.
Agronomy: Free Webinar on Soybean Success
January 19, 2015
In-Season AgronomyUnlock the secrets to better soybean profitability with an upcoming webinar, “Six Secrets of Soybean Success” by Fred Below, Ph.D., professor of plant physiology and crop sciences at the University of Illinois.
Agronomy: Top 3 Questions We Were Asked at the Northern Illinois Farm Show
January 15, 2015
In-Season AgronomyISA attends farm shows to better connect with farmers across the state. For us, farm shows are a great opportunity to converse and reconnect, and also a chance for farmers to explore resources, new tools and technologies, and to ask questions.
Agronomy: PODCAST: Benefits & Risks of Early Planting
January 15, 2015
Planting StrategiesFinding the optimum planting date for soybeans is never easy and depends on a number of factors including soil conditions, weather outlook and some key management decisions. In this podcast Lance Tarchione, technical agronomist with DEKALB® and Asgrow®, explains the benefits and risks of early planting.
Plant & Soil Health: Manure an Economical Fertilizer Option
January 13, 2015
In-Season AgronomyIllinois farmers will need to rely on fertilizers to replenish soils after the record 2014 crop.
SHOWCASE FARMER: Kyle Winkelmann
January 02, 2015
Sustainability PracticesThe farmer. Kyle Winkelmann and his wife, ISA director Carrie Winkelmann, produce corn and soybeans on a 2,000 acre family farm near Talulla, Ill.
SHOWCASE FARMER: Thomas Kentner
January 02, 2015
Sustainability PracticesThe farmer. Tom Kentner and his son grow corn and soybeans on their 1,100-acre farm in Danville, Illinois.
SHOWCASE FARMER: Adam Dahmer
January 02, 2015
Sustainability PracticesThe farmer. Adam Dahmer farms 1,200 acres near Marion in partnership with his father and brother.