All Posts by Mike Wilson
Agronomy: Soybeans: A Season Long Commitment
April 22, 2016
In-Season AgronomyMost farmers I know work like dogs from the first dry day in March through the time corn is “laid by,” usually around the 4th of July.
Plant and Soil Health: Micro and Secondary Nutrients on Soybeans: What’s the story?
March 29, 2016
Nutrient ManagementRecently, I read an article published by a well-respected group of academic researchers on the effects of micronutrients applied to soybeans.
Agronomy: Growing Continuous Beans: A Southern Illinois Perspective
January 15, 2016
Harvest StrategiesAs we are in the middle of planning the 2016 crop, I am getting a few questions about beans following beans.
Agronomy: Soybeans: Closing Out 2015
January 05, 2016
Harvest Strategies2015 has come to an end as I write this and after a crazy year of ups and downs I am ready to get 2016 started.
Agronomy: Understanding Foliar Nutritionals
November 05, 2015
Nutrient ManagementFinally, harvest 2015 is about over.
Agronomy: The Don’ts for Soybean Production Planning for 2016
October 08, 2015
Planting StrategiesAs I roam around southern Illinois and talk to growers this fall, I hear a lot of farmers talk about what they will be doing in 2016, but no conversation about what they won’t be doing.
Agronomy: Five Things We Learned in 2015
September 25, 2015
In-Season AgronomyNow that harvest 2015 has started, let’s look at some of the things we have learned during this growing season.
Soybean Report for Southeast Illinois
August 25, 2015
Harvest StrategiesHere in southern Illinois it feels like a brisk fall day, the temperature at 7:00 a.m. was 55 degrees.
Seed Enhancement Compatibility
August 15, 2015
Planting StrategiesMany of you are being bombarded with information about the “latest” seed enhancement to increase yield in soybeans
Attend Soybean Field Day and Learn about Tips to Better Emergence
July 22, 2015
Planting StrategiesIn just a few weeks we’ll be gathering in Benton to participate in the ILSoyAdvisor Field day.