FARM BILL DISCUSSION MOVES TO LAME DUCK SESSION 

In a recent Brownfield Ag News article, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski expressed disappointment that the Farm Bill negotiations were delayed until after the election and emphasized the need for bipartisan leadership to pass fair legislation. 

UTILIZING PRECISION DATA ON YOUR FARM

How can you make the most of your farm's data and technology? In this Field Advisor video, Illinois Soy Envoy Eric Beckett, CCA, shares how to use the latest tools to create prescription-based applications, helping boost productivity on your farm. 

 BEAN BINOCULARS: NEW INTERACTIVE TOOL TRACKS SOYBEAN ISSUES 

A group of soybean organizations recently launched Bean Binoculars, an interactive map designed to help farmers, extension employees, and fellow researchers by pinpointing various soybean production issues across the country. 

 HOW ARE YIELDS SHAPING UP? 

In this episode of the Field Advisor podcast, the Illinois Soy Envoys examine the current state of soybean and corn crops, analyze yield variability due to seasonal stresses, tackle late-season disease concerns, and prepare for 2025 input planning related to fertilizer and weed control. 

 Everything we choose to wear reflects something about us — personal taste, lifestyle, seasonality and more. That holds true for the way we decorate the spaces where we live and work. This recent article from U.S. Soy highlights the Nextile Design Challenge, which challenged students to create sustainable textile designs using soy-based materials.