Field Advisor

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 scientist-led network coordinating research to help farmers across the U.S. fight herbicide resistance. Their focus extends beyond chemical solutions to encompass non-chemical techniques, emphasizing three key areas: harvest weed se...

Join Kelsey Litchfield and Kelly Robertson , ILSoyAdvisor Soy Envoy and soil fertility agronomist, as they talk with Eli Sloneker from Precision Planting about Radicle Agronomics and their mission to transform soil nutrient management in farming.   In this episode, Eli offers an overview into Radicle Agronomics, and how it got started seven years ago and explaining the significance behind its name...

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 soybean planting are emerging across the state.    During a recent visit to Commodity Classic in Houston, Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) Outreach Agronomist and CCA, Stephanie Porter , and ISA Agronomic Outreach Specialist, Kels...

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 earliest planting date may not always win in terms of yield, but explains the potential it can bring with little relative risk and why planting soybeans before corn is worth a try.     The podcast discussion also extends to trial data on...

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, Outreach Agronomist and Certified Crop Adviser with the Illinois Soybean Association. They discuss "root rot mania" plus the big topic of red crown crown. Stephanie also shares observations of foliar diseases and more insect pressure...

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 Stephanie Porter, an outreach agronomist and certified crop adviser, to dive into the challenges and highlights of the 2023 growing season. From the drought to the unexpected derecho in June, we explore the weather conditions that imp...

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 Donnelly , shares recent rains have delayed harvest, but soybean yields are generally in the 70s with some reports in the 60s and 80s. Crystal Williams , Illinois Soy Envoy and Pioneer Agronomist, notes that while rainfall has caused som...

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, explore the weather outlook for the remainder of harvest, examine the impact of cover crops on soybean growth during the 2023 season, discuss the effort to oppose the EPA Herbicide Strategy, and much more. All of these articles are availab...

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-ranging harvest report, covering yield assessments from various regions across the state. In addition, they provide insights into the growing season, addressing challenges such as insects, disease, and weed problems in both corn and soybe...