Talon Becker

Serving the southern Illinois region through research and outreach associated with nutrient management, water quality, and general agronomy. Opinions are my own

[NRCS Illinois @NRCS_Illinois]

Come see our Assistant State Engineer Aaron Pryor, along with other presenters, at a workshop on Integrated Water Management for Landowners and Farmers. https://t.co/nXWBVVOsMk

[Seth Naeve @sethnaeve]

Interested in supporting soybean exports. Please DM me if you are a soy producer and are interested in participating in the US Soybean Quality Survey. I will send you a kit. Just fill the bag w seed and drop it in your mailbox. You’ll get your results while supporting USSoy. TY

[Illinois State Climatologist @ILClimatologist]

Looks like the I-74 corridor from Champaign-Urbana to Danville was the Beryl rainfall "winner". Many @CoCoRaHS totals of 2-4" with some approaching 5" in the last 24 hours. #ilwx

[Jessica Rutkoski @JRutkoski]

I am happy to invite you all to our Small Grains Field Day on May 24th in Urbana, IL. 🌞 Participants will tour field experiments involving #wheat, #oat, and #triticale. A great opportunity to learn and discuss ideas. RSVP here https://t.co/8NuPvQjrZO

[Andrew Margenot @ajmargenot]

Illinois landowners & producers, we seek your help in identifying contact and permissions to re-sample locations at which soils were originally sampled across the state as far back as the late 1800s. Map here: https://t.co/2rYsoWwFR2

[Aaron Hager @UIWeedSci]

Candidates and interview dates for our Assistant Professor of Agronomy/Soil Fertility Extension position can be viewed at: https://t.co/dv0vFylCvz

[Andrew Margenot @ajmargenot]

Ammonium phosphate fertilizers (MAP, DAP, APP) are ~8% of global N fertilizer inputs, but are not generally considered N sources. In this review, we find that no study evaluates the fate of N co-applied with P.
A blind spot in the agroecosystem N cycle: https://t.co/xMHSQ8nGJ9

[Nick Seiter @nick_seiter]

Interested in learning more about Illinois corn rootworm populations? We're looking for volunteers. Email [email protected] if you'd like to participate. https://t.co/dn4YJYQZFp

[Aaron Hager @UIWeedSci]

Considering adding a soil-residual herbicide to your postemergence soybean herbicide application?

Residual Soybean Herbicides Applied Postemergence https://t.co/Mu6GsPPXJ9

[Rachel @RachelCCurry]

We had a great time in 2021 and I know 2022 will be a blast!

[Rachel @RachelCCurry]

If you are interested in working with a great group of people (including me), please consider applying. If you have any questions, reach out.

Applications are due by March 23.

[Talon Becker @ILExt_TBecker]

@ILplantdoc @nick_seiter @ILSoybean @ilcorn @talkingrootworm @ILPestSurvey Only if they aren't preserved in mezcal.

[Carl Bradley @cropdisease]

Want to learn more about management of Fusarium head blight (aka "scab") of wheat and other small grain crops? Pre-register for the "Scabinar", a 2-hour live event on March 15 featuring experts on Fusarium head blight from across the U.S. More details at: https://t.co/B9MmHxZakE

[Nick Seiter @nick_seiter]

Our 2021 report of Applied Research results is now available: https://t.co/5B1XJYitEN. Lots of work on corn rootworm and more, and a landing page with previous editions. @ILPestSurvey @talkingrootworm @IllinoisCropSci @ILextension

[Illinois Extension @ILextension]

@FarmGateMedia @WCIA3 Thanks for talking (and sharing) about the survey! Folks can complete the survey by going to https://t.co/b4ljF6I0Lw.

[farmdoc daily @farmdocDaily]

A Southern Illinois Focus on Opportunities and Risk for 2022 and 2023 https://t.co/ENKYMcwoDW

[Kelly Estes @ILPestSurvey]

Still time to register! Online or in person opportunities!

[Crop Sciences @IllinoisCropSci]

The University of Illinois corn variety trials are all done. Check out how the hybrids measure up! https://t.co/loMOvhDsHQ
#corn #agriculture #farming #research #cropsciences

[Jennifer Jones @jones_jennifer_]

Curious about Illinois’ progress on reducing nutrient loss? Check out the newest Biennial Report! 💧 #NLRS