October 6, 2017
Managing soybean diseases starts with knowing what to look for locally. In this latest podcast, Beck’s Hybrids agronomist Chad Kalaher talks about soybean diseases that are common in Illinois and how to employ proper fungicide ...
August 14, 2017
It’s another record year for soybean acres planted, as 10 – 15 percent of planned corn acres were shifted to soybeans due to the spring weather conditions. This record doesn’t come without challenges, though. Many ...
June 19, 2017
As trade facilitator for the Illinois Soybean Association, Eric Woodie spends his days working to generate beneficial partnerships with stakeholders across trade, transportation, infrastructure and other industries to create changes that will positively impact Illinois ...
April 19, 2017
In both good times and bad there are commonalities among the farmers who tend to be most profitable. Last year a study sponsored by ISA and the Illinois Soybean checkoff program explored the on-farm practices ...
February 17, 2017
It’s cliché, but the adage “tough times don’t last, but tough people do” holds more than a little truth. To help make sure your farm endures, Mike Boehlje, Ph.D., distinguished professor of agricultural economics at ...