Weekly Update: 06.29.23

2023 ISA ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS REMINDER 

The nomination deadline for the annual ISA Achievement Awards Program, which is designed to honor those who have impacted the Illinois soybean industry, is quickly approaching! Submissions for the Chairman's Award, Legislator of the Year, Excellence in Media Award, Friend of Illinois Soybean Farmers Award, and Farm Family of the Year Award are due Friday, July 7.

COVER CROP CHRONICLES: MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES BEFORE CORN

John Pike, an operator of Pike Ag, LLC, is a consultant and researcher specializing in nutrient management, cover crops, and water quality. In a recent ILSoyAdvisor video, Pike showcased his farm located south of Marion, Ill., where he has implemented a nine-year intensive cover crop program.

FIVE EFFECTIVE DROUGHT MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR YOUR FARM

Illinois' favorable farming climate is expected to take a turn with drought conditions ahead. Check out the latest article from SoyInnovator to see how you can prepare for risks on your farm and protect your crop yields by implementing these various drought management practices. 

IT'S DRY, THEY MITE BE HERE 

Since it's been dry, there has been a lot of talk about spider mites. In a recent in-season agronomy article, Stephanie Porter, ISA Outreach Agronomist, shared insights from recent discussions on the two-spotted spider mite, an insect known for its rapid reproduction and ability to attack various plant species.

Research helps us solve today’s problems and anticipate tomorrow’s challenges, and ISA is dedicated to the continuous improvement of our industry so Illinois soybean farmers can make the most of every acre for years to come. To learn more about our current research projects, check out "Your FY23 Research Projects" on our YouTube channel.