All Posts by Illinois Soybean Association
WEBINAR: Improved Seed Treatment Stewardship Through Innovation
January 17, 2019
In-Season AgronomyIn 2018, nearly 89 million acres each of corn and soybean were planted across the United States. The seed treatment products available for growers to use to protect these crops from damaging diseases, insects, and nematodes represent valuable tools during planting season.
2018 Illinois Soybean Yield Challenge Winners Announced; 100-Bushel Yields Continue
December 19, 2018
In its eighth year, 66 entries were considered for the top honors in four different contests.
WEBINAR: The Amazing 2018 Soybean Season: Lessons for 2019
December 18, 2018
In-Season AgronomyThe 2018 soybean crop got off to a slow start due to winter like conditions in April, but once the crop was up and running it turned into one of the best soybean seasons we've had in Illinois, with a predicted record yield of 66 bushels per acre.
WEBINAR: Explaining the 100-Bushel Yield Gap
November 28, 2018
In-Season AgronomyA few growers have broken 100-bushel soybean yields and the world record is 171 bushels. Yet for many growers, field yields remain in the 50 to 75-bushel range. So, what are the limiting factors why U.S. and Illinois yields are often below contest winners?
Illinois Soybean Association Names Yield Challenge Coordinator
September 01, 2018
Innovation-TechnologyBob Wells has been announced as the Illinois Soybean Association’s (ISA) new Yield Challenge coordinator, effective Sept. 1.
Mark Your Calendars: Double-Cropping Field Days
July 19, 2018
ILSoyAdvisor EventsAttend an August field day to learn about new opportunities to double-crop soybeans.
Calculator Helps Prioritize Road and Bridge Projects
June 22, 2018
Innovation-TechnologyWhen municipalities are tasked with determining which road and bridge improvement projects should take precedence, it can be a challenge to prioritize. That was the case in Peoria County, where officials looked at 12 projects to consider repair or replacement.
Farming with Ephemeral Gullies: Fix It, Don’t Disk It!
June 20, 2018
Innovation-Technology“Ephemeral gullies” are small channels that are formed in natural, concentrated water flow areas. They are generally shallow, yet visible, and are normally easily filled in by annual tillage. They will typically re-develop again in the same location after additional runoff events and continue to erode valuable topsoil.
Stop Treating Your Soil Like Dirt
June 06, 2018
Sustainability PracticesThe world is brimming with news and information about soil health. But what best defines soil health? And, how do farmers best measure and improve it over time?
Understand and Manage SCN: 4 Proven Tips
June 04, 2018
Insect ManagementTwo decades ago, farmers had a problem with Soybean Cyst Nematodes invading their fields, taking over and causing major yield losses.