Weekly Update: 04.18.24

ILLINOIS LEOPOLD CONSERVATION AWARD SEEKS NOMINEES

Nominations are still being accepted for the 2024 Illinois Leopold Conservation Award, which honors farmers and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat on working land. Nominations may be submitted on behalf of a landowner, landowners may also nominate themselves by May 1, 2024.

EARLY PLANTED SOYBEANS: LET’S TALK ABOUT EMERGENCE

It’s been proven that planting soybeans early can boast yield advantages. However, Shelby Weckel, ILSoyAdvisor Soy Envoy and Ehler Brothers Seed Sales Agronomist, recommends growers pay closer attention to the timing of soybean emergence during this planting season. 

PARTNERING WITH PRECISION ACROSS THE ENTIRE STATE

Illinois is a long state, and the needs of soybean growers in the northern part of the state are vastly different from that of growers in the southern tip. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Illinois farmer and former ISA Chairman, Steve Pitstick, shares how ISA works to meet the needs of all growers. 

 10 THINGS TO CONSIDER GOING INTO THE 2024 GROWING SEASON 

As planting kicks off for 2024, hear from ISA Outreach Agronomist Stephanie Porter, CCA, as she lists her top 10 considerations this growing season. These include soil moisture, crop management, weed control, disease management, and more. 

 Are you looking for more ways to incorporate soy into your diet this April? Check out these recipes from U.S. Soy! Whether you’re fixing yourself a quick snack or cooking for a crowd, there’s a soy-based recipe for you. After all, mealtimes are an excellent opportunity to benefit from plant-based nutrition!