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Rain Makes Grain??
Corn and soybean planting is ongoing, with some areas finished and others delayed due to field location and rainfall. Storms have caused hail damage, leading to possib...

Wet Conditions Delay Planting as Other Regions Race to the Finish
In the latest ILSoyAdvisor podcast, Abigail Peterson, CCA, and Stephanie Porter, CCA, from the Illinois Soybean Association discuss the current state of planting and c...

How Will Planting Delays Impact Yield?
In this episode, the Soy Envoys discuss recent field activity, highlighting variability in conditions with some regions dry and suitable for planting while others rema...

Switching Gears: Time to Focus on Planting Corn
Amidst planting delays, farmers are questioning whether to prioritize planting soybeans or corn. As mid-May approaches, agronomists and university researchers are advi...

Planting Progress: Don’t Hit the Panic Button Yet!
Planting progress in Illinois is sporadic, with some areas experiencing delays with wet spots and ponding in fields, while other areas have already planted their corn ...

Rainfall...And Replant?
In this episode, the Soy Envoys provide an overview of recent rainfall across various regions of Illinois with reports ranging from ½ inch to 5 inches. They discuss em...

Planting Marches On: Addressing Concerns with Herbicide Applications, Weather Forecasts, Cover Crop Termination, and More
The latest episode from the Soy Envoys brings a brief update on planting and field conditions across Illinois, with both corn and soybeans planting progress at 11 perc...

Planting Progress: A Marathon, Not a Sprint!
The Soy Envoys provide a short update on planting progress and field conditions across different regions of Illinois. They discuss weed control strategies and herbicid...

Planting Progress Report: Addressing Henbit Concerns, Cover Crop Termination, Pest Alerts, and More.
In this episode, the ILSoyAdvisor Soy Envoys launch a new series, offering updates on statewide field conditions. They focus on concerns such as henbit control, cover ...

Integrated Weed Management Maybe the Answer to Herbicide Resistance
Herbicide resistance among weeds has become a significant challenge, so farmers must explore diverse strategies for weed management. GROW (Getting Rid of Weeds) is a s...

Radicle Agronomics with Eli Sloneker
Join Kelsey Litchfield and Kelly Robertson, ILSoyAdvisor Soy Envoy and soil fertility agronomist, as they talk with Eli Sloneker from Precision Planting about Radicle ...

Ready, Set, Go: Planter Prep Checklist
As February brought warmer temperatures, Illinois soybean producers are gearing up for spring. From field preparations to reports of planters in action, signs of early...

No More Secrets: Maintain A Season-Long Approach for High Yielding Soybeans
In this podcast, Dr. Connor Sible shares the 2024 update of Dr. Fred Below's Six Secrets to Soybean Success. He talks about weather and planting date and how the earli...

Year in Review (Part 2): Unpacking Agronomy Highlights of 2023
In today's installment, host Kelsey Litchfield continues a deep dive into the 2023 growing season with part 2 of the recap, featuring insights from Stephanie Porter, O...

Year in Review (Part 1): Unpacking Agronomy Highlights of 2023
Join us for the latest episode of the ILSoyAdvisor podcast with your host Kelsey Litchfield, from the Illinois Soybean Association. In this episode, we sit down with S...

Should I Rely on Residuals? Plus White Mold Concerns, Soil Fertility Recommendations, Harvest and Yield Reports, and More
In this podcast episode, we hear from three agronomists with updates on soybean and corn harvest and their concerns for the upcoming season. Bayer Agronomist, Jim Donn...

Weekly Headlines: Harvest Highlights, Weather Outlook, and Opposing EPA's Herbicide Strategy
Kelsey Litchfield discusses the agronomy headlines of the week from ILSoyAdvisor.com. In this episode, she shares a harvest update from the Illinois Soy Envoys, explor...

A Harvest Roller Coaster: Illinois Soy Envoys Share Crop Updates
This year's harvest has brought a wide range of yields so far, from disappointing to outstanding, in both soybeans and corn. The Illinois Soy Envoys offer a wide-rangi...
