Kelsey Litchfield
Appears in 33 Episodes
Did Spring's Mistakes Come Back to Haunt Yields?
In this final growing season update, the IL Soy Envoys recap the top agronomic challenges of 2024 and share primary concerns for farmers heading into 2025. They discus...
Harvest Highlights & Concerns
In this episode, the IL Soy Envoys share yield reports from their regions, highlighting a wide range of results in both soybeans and corn, with many areas seeing stron...
How are Yields Shaping Up?
In this episode, the IL Soy Envoys examine the current conditions of soybean and corn crops, highlighting how recent rains have enhanced moisture levels in soybeans. T...
Winning with Wheat and Double-Crop Soybeans
In this episode, Kelsey Litchfield is joined by John Howell, a farmer from Monroe and Randolph counties in Illinois and president of the Illinois Wheat Association. Th...
Will It Be a Long Harvest?
In this episode, the IL Soy Envoys discuss early harvest reports and plans for the next growing season. Soybeans are maturing quickly, and while some harvests have sta...
Must-See Crop Moments from the 2024 Growing Season
They say a picture is worth a thousand words—so let’s dive in! The IL Soy Envoys share their most intriguing photos from the 2024 growing season, discussing what’s hap...
A Record Crop During a Wet Year?
USDA-NASS forecasts yields of 225 for corn and 66 for soybeans in Illinois, but are the IL Soy Envoys seeing this potential in their fields? Listen as they share crop ...
Are We Getting Too Much Rain?
Rainfall continues across Illinois, with some areas welcoming the moisture while others face potential excess. The IL Soy Envoys discuss this issue, along with disease...
Corn Leaf Aphids Attack!
Corn leaf aphids are invading corn fields, and wet conditions are leading to an increase in disease. The IL Soy Envoys discuss these challenges, sharing insights on di...
More Rain…Now What?
Illinois experienced significant rainfall this week, including a derecho that brought substantial precipitation to several areas. How will this impact the crops? Our S...
Should You Apply a Fungicide?
We're halfway through the growing season, and many farmers are considering whether to apply fungicide despite low commodity prices. What do our IL Soy Envoys and Certi...
And the Bad News Is?
After a week's break, the IL Soy Envoys have returned to provide their latest field reports. They cover precipitation levels—or the lack thereof in some regions—and di...
IL Crop Conditions Getting Worse?
In the USDA’s latest report of Illinois crop conditions, both soybeans and corn showed a decline in the excellent and good categories, with an increase in the poor and...
Monitoring Root Development & Planning for Fungicide
Crop conditions remain highly variable across the state, and the IL Soy Envoys provide analysis into what's happening in their respective regions. In this episode, the...
"Way Too Early" Soybean Yield Predictions
On this episode of ILSoyAdvisor, the Soy Envoys give their updates on field and crop conditions across Illinois. In some areas of the state, persistent rain delays and...
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...
