Soy Envoys
March 31, 2019
2022 Soy Envoys
The Soy Envoy program was established by the Illinois Soybean Association in partnership with Illinois Certified Crop Advisers, and is expanding to include agronomy experts (soil scientists, plant breeders, extension professionals, farmers, etc.) across the state, providing local recommendations throughout the season to Illinois growers. Soy Envoys contribute actionable information, advice and in-season updates via the ILSoyAdvisor blog to support Illinois soybean farmers in their goals of increasing yields and profits while minimizing environmental impact. Read contributions from the 2021 Soy Envoys below:
“…as an ag reporter, [Soy Envoys] are wonderful resources. You've had such knowledgeable people writing about a wide variety of topics. I look forward to the new batch [of Envoys] when they are chosen.” –Phyllis Coulter, Field Editor Illinois Farmer Today
Jared GreuelGreuel Farm Service, Owner & Sales Agronomist  |
Jared Greuel's Recent Posts
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Sudden Death Management Considerations for Soybeans August 13, 2021 This year continues to challenge what soybean producers consider to be “normal.” I met with one grower recently who described the month of June as polarized. He stated that on his farm, he went from 5-inches behind on monthly rain fall to 5-inches over in a period of 10 days. If that wasn’t enough... Read More → |
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PODCAST: Herbicide Treatments and Weed Management August 02, 2021 Jared Greuel, CCA Soy Envoy and owner and sales agronomist for Greuel Farm Service, is featured on this month’s podcast to discuss herbicide treatments, the importance of diversification, understanding labels and active ingredients and other important weed management best practices. |
Scott EversgerdPioneer, Agronomist  |
Scott Eversgerd's Recent Posts
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Using Harvest Aids/Desiccants in Soybeans October 08, 2021 Soybean desiccation Soybean desiccation is not a new tool in other parts of the country, it has just not been used in Illinois with any frequency. In the past, harvest aids have been used to remedy problems that interfered with efficient soybean harvest e.g., green stems or excessive weeds. What... Read More → |
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SCN in Soybeans: Do I have an issue? September 20, 2021 As I drove around Southern IL this summer, I noticed a lot of fields that have areas in them that were showing the symptomology of Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN). Often these spots are stunted, yellow and just generally not in good health. Now, there are a lot of reasons for soybeans to show this... Read More → |
Jason BoehlerM&M Service Company, Regional Sales Agronomist  |
Jason Boehler's Recent Posts
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PODCAST: Soybean Field Observations and Getting Ready for Harvest September 09, 2021 Jason Boehler, a 2021 CCA Soy Envoy, joins the podcast this month to share observations he is seeing from the fields as harvest gets closer. He also shares tips to prepare for a successful 2021 soybean harvest. Listen to learn more. ILSoyAdvisor Podcasts · Soybean Field Observations and... Read More → |
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Proper Soybean Staging and Implications for Management July 23, 2021 Illinois grows the most bushels of soybeans of any state in the United States. The varieties we typically grow here are called “indeterminate” which means their pattern of growth can change as the season and conditions allow year to year. Staging soybeans is an important aspect to managing a... Read More → |
Jason CarrBayer U.S. - Crop Science, Technology Development Representative  |
Jason Carr's Recent Posts
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Managing for Higher Yield – What Pays and What Doesn’t March 22, 2022 Farmers make hundreds of decisions every year. Some of them are big and some are small. These decisions all affect the bottom line to differing degrees. Some of them have negligible fiscal repercussions, while some can mean the difference between profit and loss. In my recent Better Beans seminar,... Read More → |
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November 01, 2021 Hi there! Max, your favorite blogging bean is back with a final report on the 2021 growing season. This report is coming to you posthumously, since I matured and was harvested back in the middle of October. In my last report, I was looking forward to receiving a shot of fungicide. When it... Read More → |
Jason HaegeleWinField United, Region Agronomist  |
Jason Haegele's Recent Posts
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October 06, 2021 In my blog from July 26, 2021, I discussed ‘The Hidden World Beneath Your Feet,’ a look at some of the microscopic inhabitants of the soil that influence soil health and crop productivity. In this article, we will take a closer look at mycorrhizal fungi to understand what they are and why they... Read More → |
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August 31, 2021 In last month’s blog ‘The Hidden World Beneath Your Feet,’ we looked at some of the microscopic inhabitants of the soil that influence soil health and crop productivity. In this article, we will take a closer look at how soil microbes participate in soil nitrogen cycling, and ultimately the... Read More → |
Randy NiverBayer U.S. - Crop Science, Technical Agronomist  |
Randy Niver's Recent Posts
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PODCAST: The Value of Planting Soybeans Early August 24, 2021 CCA Soy Envoy Randy Niver joins the podcast this month to discuss why planting soybeans earlier in the spring supports higher yields at harvest. He also shares why it is important to protect the canopy throughout the growing season and ways to manage specific diseases. Listen to learn more.... Read More → |
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Moisture Saturation and Oxygen Depravation July 21, 2021 Many parts of the Central Illinois region have been hit with multiple inches of rain, causing several ponding issues. One observation we can easily see is when there is water on the surface. What is harder to see, and to realize, is when a field is fully saturated, but not showing water on the... Read More → |
CCA Envoy Podcast
CCA Soy Envoys share timely agronomic information through podcast interviews during the growing season. Hear all the podcasts on the ISA SoundCloud Channel below.
Interested in becoming an Envoy?
CCA Soy Envoys commit to a one-year term with the opportunity to serve a second term if interested. Envoys write and record monthly content for the ILSoyAdvisor blog, participate in the Better Beans Series and represent the Illinois Soybean Association at industry events. Click the button below if you are interested in learning more about this program.
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