Weekly Update: 05.22.25

Pest & Disease Watch: What to Look for Based on Survey Data

MAY 22, 2025

PEST & DISEASE WATCH: WHAT TO LOOK FOR

BASED ON SURVEY DATA

As crops continue to grow this season, so do the risks of pest and disease pressures. Join Kelly Estes, Entomologist at the University of Illinois and State Survey Coordinator with the Illinois Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey Program, and Dr. Ahmad Fakhoury, Professor of Plant Pathology at Southern Illinois University, as they share data from the field to help you stay ahead of insects and disease. Plus, learn what pests and pathogens to watch for and bring your questions for the discussion.

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KEY CONSERVATION PROGRAM: FUNDING IN JEOPARDY

The Fall Cover for Spring Savings program has suffered from a 31% cut, undoing last year's visible growth. This initiative has been crucial in promoting the adoption of crop covers.

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AGI PARTNERSHIP

VIDEO SERIES

Brownfield’s Meghan Grebner talks to farmers about the benefits of partnering with AGI. Many reveal that they are looking ahead to the challenges and opportunities of 2025 and how research is helping farmers be more productive.

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THE UGLY TRUTH ABOUT TRADE WARS

ISA’s At-Large Director and Market Development Committee Chairman Brady Holst speaks out about his top five concerns for the 2025 crop year, with tariffs topping his list.

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The American Soybean Association (ASA) thanks House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn 'GT' Thompson for his support of farm bill programs vital to U.S. soybean farmers. Read now about how the House Agriculture Committee has completed a two-day markup of budget reconciliation legislation the Chairman Thompson is using as a vehicle to advance farm bill priorities that are key for ASA.

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