Field Advisor

The source for agronomic info and on-farm research to improve yield and profitability. 🌱 Funded by the @ILSoybean Checkoff. Email [email protected]

[Field Advisor @FieldAdvisor]

Join the On-Farm Trial Network today!

[Illinois Soybean Association @ILSoybean]

Real results could start right on your farm! 🌱🚜

Join the Illinois Soybean Association’s On-Farm Trial Network to test new practices, gain valuable insights and make data-driven decisions for your operation.

Join the network today! https://t.co/ykGxYJoRJW

[Aaron Hager @UIWeedSci]

New post by Illinois Extension, Diane Plewa, Esneider Mahecha: First report of Fusarium neocosmosporiellum on soybean in Illinois: New detection complicates the field diagnosis of red crown rot and other fungal diseases https://t.co/7l7JtpccYk

[Field Advisor @FieldAdvisor]

Seeing unusual colors, cracking, or mold in your 2026 soybean crop? You’re not alone.

Reports of soybean seed quality issues—including soybeans of other colors, green seed, purple seed stain, Diaporthe seed decay, and seed coat cracking—are increasing across the country. These problems could affect how loads are classified, graded, docked, or accepted at delivery.

Before hauling grain, learn what to look for, how current FGIS standards apply, and why talking with your buyer now may help you avoid surprises at the elevator.

Read the full article from the Science for Success team: https://t.co/8cVSg5e5kF

[Field Advisor @FieldAdvisor]

The results are in! The Illinois Soybean Research Review with results from the 2025 growing season is available. See how the Illinois Soybean Checkoff is advancing soybean production research for farmers across the state:
https://t.co/krlVC7yb9a

[Science for Success @SoybeanScience1]

Hear from @IlliniCrops with a #Harvest26 update from Illinois in this #UpdateFromTheField! #SoyCheckoff

[Field Advisor @FieldAdvisor]

🌾 One of the final scouting trips of 2026! ISA agronomist Darby Danzl and UIUC’s Dr. Rachel Vann visited an OFTN double-crop soybean trial comparing 3 planting populations to find the most profitable option after wheat. Interested in 2027 OFTN trials? 🌱 https://t.co/o9RaNFQHlb

[Field Advisor @FieldAdvisor]

Evaluate the costs and benefits of insecticide seed treatments under real-world conditions on your farm via the @ILSoybean On-Farm Trial Network: https://t.co/VPyjmmq59u

[Field Advisor @FieldAdvisor]

🌱 Ready to Grow Your Ground Game? Explore conservation practices like cover crops and no-till, plus NRCS programs that offer financial and technical assistance to help farmers reach their goals.

Read more: https://t.co/4JOfVtdO2A

[Field Advisor @FieldAdvisor]

🌱 Looking for hands-on agronomy experience? Join the Illinois Soybean Association as a Summer 2027 Agronomy Intern! Gain real-world experience in on-farm research, field scouting, data collection, farmer engagement and agricultural outreach. Apply now: https://t.co/sUP4A5Mk0v

[Field Advisor @FieldAdvisor]

Cover crops can deliver more value when they’re managed with the same planning and precision as corn and soybeans. This five-step playbook covers goal setting, seed selection, establishment, spring termination and ways to make the investment pay. Read the article by IL Soy Envoy Tim Laatsch for practical ideas you can put to work on your farm:
https://t.co/2ZxbHNlbYQ

[Field Advisor @FieldAdvisor]

🌱 Crop Report from Darby Danzl: As of Oct. 11, 48% of soybeans and 51% of corn were harvested in Illinois.

Farmers are reporting increased Soybeans of Other Colors (SBOC), with some facing elevator dockage. Seeing discolored beans or experiencing dockage? Share your experience in the Illinois Soybean Delivery & Quality Survey 2026: https://t.co/4pZgoL8U05

[Field Advisor @FieldAdvisor]

Cover crops can deliver more value when they’re managed with the same planning and precision as corn and soybeans. This five-step playbook covers goal setting, seed selection, establishment, spring termination and ways to make the investment pay. Read the article by IL Soy Envoy Tim Laatsch for practical ideas you can put to work on your farm.

https://t.co/Rdko5C5jMb

[Illinois Soybean Association @ILSoybean]

Nearly half of Illinois' soybean crop is now in the bin! 🚜🌱

With 48% of soybeans harvested statewide, combines are rolling across Illinois as farmers take advantage of harvest conditions and continue gathering this year's crop.

[Field Advisor @FieldAdvisor]

With 15+ cover crop species on display, the ISA Agronomy cover crop plot shows there’s no one-size-fits-all approach! 🌱 Find the right fit for your farm with the Midwest Cover Crops Council’s Cover Crop Decision Tools. @CoverCropsMCCC

Explore your options: https://t.co/WuogwndeNW

[Field Advisor @FieldAdvisor]

Can wheat and soybeans work together to deliver greater profitability? Join this Illinois Soybean Association On-Farm Trial Network and help answer the questions on your farm: https://t.co/pTeg0qvsan

[Field Advisor @FieldAdvisor]

Join the University of Illinois and the @ILSoybean On-Farm Trial Network to find out when phosphorus and potassium applications truly pay off in your operation:
https://t.co/0XMq9ZOE4C

[Field Advisor @FieldAdvisor]

For nearly 40 years, the Annual Soybean Quality Survey has tracked soybean composition across the United States, providing critical data for researchers, breeders, and the soybean industry. By submitting a sample, you can contribute to this important work and receive personalized results from your crop. @SoyCheckoff

Request a free kit today:
https://t.co/KXEpCvgX3r

[Field Advisor @FieldAdvisor]

🌱 Looking for hands-on agronomy experience? Join the @ILSoybean as a Summer 2027 Agronomy Intern!
Gain real-world experience in on-farm research, field scouting, data collection, farmer engagement, and agricultural outreach.
Apply Now: https://t.co/lCXE0AoTfb

[Field Advisor @FieldAdvisor]

🟣 Have you noticed more purple seed stain showing up in soybeans this fall?

Purple seed stain is showing up more frequently across the Midwest in 2026 due to warm, wet conditions during seed development. While yield impacts are generally minimal, it can affect seed appearance and marketability.

Learn what’s causing it and what it means for your crop in this article from Soybean Science for Success: https://t.co/UAugfUhI4k

[Field Advisor @FieldAdvisor]

Can wheat and soybeans work together to deliver greater profitability? Join the @ILSoybean On-Farm Trial Network and help answer the questions on your farm. https://t.co/iaAjX7pvat