Field Advisor

Illinois Soybean Association

Field Advisor, funded by the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) Checkoff Program, provides the latest agronomic information and on-farm research from local experts to help Illinois soybean producers improve yield and profitability.

  1. ١٠ أبريل

    Beans Are Up in Southeastern Illinois!

    In this episode, Mike Wilson, CCA, specialty products marketing manager with Wabash Valley Service Company, joins Kelsey from southeastern Illinois with a boots-on-the-ground update from the field. He discusses emerging soybeans, current drought conditions, and how weather is influencing planting progress across the region. Mike also shares perspective on fertilizer prices, cautions against cutting key agronomic inputs, highlights important considerations for the season, and offers timely safety reminders as farmers navigate the pace of spring fieldwork.

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  2. ٣٠ مارس

    Managing Tillage and Spray Applications in Unpredictable Weather Conditions

    In this episode, Sunrise FS agronomist Eric Beckett, CCA, examines how increasing weather variability is reshaping agronomic decision making across the Midwest. He discusses the need to reassess traditional tillage and nutrient application strategies to improve efficiency, soil health and risk management under windier conditions. Beckett also addresses the rapid adoption of drone-based application and urges a measured approach as the technology continues to evolve. He emphasizes the importance of understanding how these systems are being operated, including application setup, carrier volume, flight parameters and data transparency, and encourages farmers to have informed conversations with applicators to ensure adequate coverage, label compliance and overall performance in the field.

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  3. ٢٥ مارس

    Setting Up Soybeans for Success in 2026 with Tight Margins & Dry Conditions

    In this episode, Illinois Soybean Association Agronomist Stephanie Porter, CCA, discusses current field conditions and drought concerns, along with considerations around soybean seed quality, input costs and the economic factors shaping on farm decisions. She also covers soybean planting recommendations, seeding populations, seed treatments and weed management strategies for the 2026 growing season. Here's the link to the Crop Protection Network's Fungicide Efficacy for Management of Soybean Seedling Diseases.

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  4. ١٨ مارس

    Which PRE Herbicides Increase Injury Risk in Early-Planted Soybeans?

    Early soybean planting can boost yield potential, but it also brings added risk. This episode features Logan Miller, research specialist in weed science at the University of Illinois, discussing his IL Soybean checkoff-funded research evaluating which preemergence (PRE) herbicides are more likely to cause crop injury in early planted soybeans. Miller explains how cold, wet conditions impact herbicide metabolism, what his multi-year field research shows across different products and active ingredients, and why PPO based herbicides tend to carry more early season risk. He also shares practical takeaways for farmers, including how to balance weed control with crop safety and what factors such as weather, field conditions, and seed treatments matter most when making herbicide decisions. See all updates and read more about this project by visiting Field Advisor - https://fieldadvisor.org/which-preemergence-herbicides-are-more-likely-to-cause-crop-injury/

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  5. ٣ مارس

    Is Relief Ahead for Illinois’ Drought Conditions?

    In this episode of the Field Advisor podcast, Matt Reardon, senior atmospheric scientist at Nutrien Ag Solutions, discusses what Illinois farmers can expect as winter transitions into spring. He breaks down ongoing drought conditions, the 14-day outlook for rainfall, and how El Niño may influence weather patterns throughout the growing season. The conversation also covers severe weather preparedness, whether there is concern of dust storms, and what these changing conditions could mean for field decisions in the months ahead.

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  6. ٢٣ فبراير

    Is “FOMO” Driving Decisions on Your Farm?

    In this episode of Field Advisor, Kelsey sits down with Wisconsin-based crop consultant Kyle Stull of Stull Agronomy to discuss how today’s marketing environment is influencing on-farm decision making and return on investment. With constant exposure to new products, free trials and influencer recommendations, how can growers separate what truly pays from what is simply popular? Kelsey and Kyle explore how marketing and accessibility can shape adoption and offer practical ways to test new practices without putting the whole farm plan at risk. They also touch on current drought conditions in the Midwest, expectations for 2026 corn and soybean acres, and the growing role of artificial intelligence in crop consulting.

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  7. ٩ فبراير

    Dicamba Is Back — Here’s What the New EPA Decision Means for Illinois Farmers

    New dicamba rules. Farm Bill uncertainty. And a packed legislative agenda in Springfield. In this episode of Field Advisor, Kevin Johnson (KJ), director of government relations and strategy at the Illinois Soybean Association, joins Kelsey Litchfield to break down the latest dicamba news from the EPA, pesticide legislation to watch in Springfield, and other policy issues Illinois farmers should be paying attention to. What’s changing, what’s concerning, and what comes next.

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  8. In Conversation with Dr. Matthew Vann – Illinois Extension’s Newest Director

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    In Conversation with Dr. Matthew Vann – Illinois Extension’s Newest Director

    Dr. Matthew Vann, associate dean and director of University of Illinois Extension, stopped by the Field Advisor Podcast booth at the Farm Progress Show to talk about the path that led him to Illinois. A native of rural Florida and graduate of NC State, Dr. Vann shares how his upbringing and academic journey shaped his career and what inspired his move to Illinois. Hear his perspective on leadership, outreach, and the opportunities ahead for Illinois Extension.

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Field Advisor, funded by the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) Checkoff Program, provides the latest agronomic information and on-farm research from local experts to help Illinois soybean producers improve yield and profitability.

المعلومات

  • صناع العمل
    Illinois Soybean Association
  • سنوات النشاط
    ٢٠٢٣ - ٢٠٢٦
  • الحلقات
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  • التقييم
    ملائم
  • حقوق النشر
    © 2026 Illinois Soybean Association

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