Field Advisor

McLean County SWCD and its partners are hosting a field day on April 9th! Tile drainage research, nutrient run-off management, and pennycress are just some of the topics followed by a farmer panel and lunch. Register by April 1st at bit.ly/3Nn7wGZ.

Early soybean planting can improve yield potential, but Logan Miller explains why certain PRE herbicides may increase the risk of crop injury under cold, wet conditions. Listen to his full interview on the Field Advisor podcast. fieldadvisor.org/which-pre-herb…

Trash or treasure? In this clip, @ConnorSible with the University of Illinois Crop Physiology team talks through recent cover crop and residue management trials conducted by the Crop Physiology Lab. Watch the full webinar on our website - fieldadvisor.org/trash-or-treas…

.@mcreard of @NutrienAgRetail recaps last week’s historic severe weather, looks ahead to a quieter, warmer pattern, explains the spring predictability barrier, and breaks down current drought and soil moisture conditions. fieldadvisor.org/march-in-the-m…

We are just one week away from GROW's Farmer Forum on Cover Crop Mixes for Weed Suppression, led by a panel of farmers from IL and VA! Register for free and learn more at the link below. CCA CEU credits will be available! growiwm.org/join-a-grow-fa… #growiwm #integratedweedmanagement #covercrops #farming #agriculture

ICYMI: How can crop residue turn from “trash” to “treasure”? In our March webinar, @avaisaacs34 with the University of Illinois Crop Physiology team discussed the nutritional value of corn residue. Watch the full webinar on our website - fieldadvisor.org/trash-or-treas…

Farmers from Illinois and Virginia will share their experience using cover crop mixes to suppress weeds in their operations. Register for this @GetRidOfWeeds Farmer Forum! fieldadvisor.org/join-a-grow-fa…

Scientists have developed a new edge-of-field water-treatment system that reduces the load of excess nutrients washing into waterways from farm drainage systems. fieldadvisor.org/new-water-trea…

WEBINAR: @ConnorSible and @avaisaacs34 review what crop residue is, how much to expect year over year, and findings from recent UIUC residue management trials. fieldadvisor.org/trash-or-treas…

From data to decision-making, @ILSoybean's Ashley Haddon shares how artificial intelligence is being used in crop production today. fieldadvisor.org/ai-breeding/

Click here to join via Zoom in 15 minutes to hear @ConnorSible and @avaisaacs34 review the data and recent Illinois trial work! ilsoy.zoom.us/j/81869155098

.@ACESIllinois research on the soybean cyst nematode pangenome is helping scientists better understand the pest’s genetic diversity and how it overcomes resistance. fieldadvisor.org/comprehensive-…

LOCATION UPDATE: Today’s farm event has moved down the road to Crop-Tech Consulting. 📍 9051 Bucks Rd, Heyworth, IL 61745 See you there!

The 2025 North Central Soybean Research Program annual report highlights #SoyResearch progress in several project areas, from nematodes and breeding to weed and disease management, thanks to Soy Checkoff investments from 13 states and @UnitedSoy. bit.ly/4rFReb2

NEXT WEEK! Hear @ConnorSible and @avaisaacs34 review the data and recent Illinois trial work in the next Field Advisor webinar! fieldadvisor.org/upcoming-webin…

As drought conditions intensify across Illinois, atmospheric scientist @mcreard of @NutrienAgRetail breaks down the 14-day rainfall outlook. Listen to the latest Field Advisor podcast episode on YouTube or on all major podcast platforms! fieldadvisor.org/is-relief-ahea…

Register to attend a Conservation Walk at the @ILSoybean Agronomy Farm in Heyworth on March 5! See on-farm trials in soil health, weed management and conservation practices, plus cover crop plots and a rainfall simulator demo. Register: secure.everyaction.com/2-u2UL30SEaj8I…

Initial results of the Illinois Soybean Association On-Farm Trial Network’s first sulfur trials on 17 locations across the state were revealed at the recent Field Advisor Forum. agrinews-pubs.com/news/science/2…

Research from Southern Illinois University indicates that switching to winter barley could suppress weeds with less biomass than cereal rye. Read more on Field Advisor. fieldadvisor.org/winter-barley-…

Abigail Peterson of @ILSoybean shares how a wheat field in her own backyard served as a real-world example of how crop rotations can evolve to meet agronomic and economic goals. Read more on Field Advisor. fieldadvisor.org/why-wheat/