All Posts by Todd Steinacher
Three Considerations When Evaluating Early Stands
May 06, 2021
Planting StrategiesThe U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA NASS) released its latest Crop Progress and Conditions report on May 3, 2021, reporting that soybean planting progress in Illinois is ahead of its five-year average.
How To Evaluate A Field
April 23, 2021
In-Season AgronomyI am sure most of our readers have been in a situation where they have called their seed rep or agronomist and told them that they’re concerned about seeds not coming up due to recent, challenging, environmental events.
Quick Tips for Terminating Cover Crops
April 08, 2021
Planting Strategies, Sustainability PracticesFor many producers, utilizing cover crops in their farming system can be a big leap of faith.
Do Soybeans Need Sulfur?
April 15, 2021
Nutrient ManagementIn the past five years, it seems like conversations regarding sulfur have increased.
Establishing 2021 Agronomy Trials
April 01, 2021
Research InformationIn modern production agriculture, research and trials have expanded beyond small strip trials and universities.
Understanding Crop Insurance and Grain Marketing
March 31, 2021
Planting StrategiesThe Federal Crop Insurance Corporation is a risk management tool used to mitigate financial losses to U.S. farmers.
Risks and Rewards of Planting Soybean Early
March 21, 2021
Planting StrategiesFarming is a business that is built on supply, demand, biology, and the environment.
Do Not Lead with the Big Guns
March 09, 2021
Weed ManagementWeed management is more than just selecting a post applied herbicide trait in your soybeans and waiting to spray when weeds emerge.
What to do while we wait for the Elusive 'Silver Bullet,' Recap of Summit Breakout
February 24, 2021
Weed ManagementDuring the Soybean Summit session on February 24, I had the opportunity to learn from Dr. Bernards with the Western Illinois University School of Agriculture and his presentation of “What to do while we wait for the Elusive ‘Silver Bullet.’"
Insect Management: What did we learn in 2020, Recap of Summit Breakout
February 17, 2021
Insect ManagementDuring the second session of Soybean Summit on February 17, I had the opportunity to learn from Dr. Nick Seiter, who presented “Insect Management: What did we learn in 2020?