For the next 30 days I’ll be posting daily “You know you work in ag policy when…” jokes. It’s a fun way to highlight the quirks of farm policy, regulation, and conservation—while also showing how AI can be a tool for creativity in ag conversations. 🌱🤖

In this @AgLabTesting webinar on May 18th, Dr. John Jones will present the latest P & K soil test calibration updates, focusing on agronomic and economic risk for Illinois and Midwest growers. Learn more on Field Advisor. fieldadvisor.org/beyond-crit…

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Domestic soybean crush capacity has surged in the past few years, reshaping where and how your soybeans are used. Hear from Illinois soybean farmer and ADM's Matt Hopkins in the April issue of #IllinoisFieldandBean to learn more: ilsoy.org/crushing-it/

Crop report from Darby Danzl on April 22 in Macon County: "Cover crops and winter wheat have tripled in size over the past three weeks at our demonstration site, and beneficial insects are beginning to make their spring appearance. Field activity also is picking up in the area, with planters rolling and sprayers operating in fields I passed." Read Darby's full report on FieldAdvisor.org! fieldadvisor.org/crop-report…

Join us and @ILextension at the @SIUC Belleville Research Center to explore a wide variety of cover crop research plots. Pie and ice cream, while supplies last, drop in any time between 3-6 p.m. Register now at bit.ly/3PZJh2J

I’m looking forward to hosting this discussion! #biologicals are a complicated topic for some. I’m looking forward to breaking it down with the trusted @ValentBioStim folks!

Crop report from IL Soy Envoy @matt_montgo on April 23 in Christian, Greene, Macoupin, Morgan, and Sangamon counties: "The amount of soybeans planted in the above counties stands at about 40% to 45%. The range is broad, though, with some portions of Greene County at about 30% planted and some areas of Morgan County nearly 85% planted. Better than a third of the planted crop had emerged on average. Corn progress in the above-listed counties stands at about 75% to 80% planted. Once again, there is a range of progress represented in that average. Portions of Greene County were about 55% to 60% complete as we started out the week. Areas south of Springfield (southern Sangamon and northern Macoupin) were better than 90% finished with corn planting. Better than 45% of the planted crop had emerged on average. Most area alfalfa is well past a foot in height (sometimes by a few inches), and wheat started out the week somewhere around Feekes 6 to 8, depending on location. Frost did hit the area during the early part of the week, but in the noted counties we avoided the sub-30s, and soil temperatures further buffered the temperature drop near the soil line. In the noted counties, we avoided any significant frost injury." Read Matt's full report on FieldAdvisor.org! fieldadvisor.org/crop-report…

In the April issue of #IllinoisFieldandBean, read about how Incobrasa in Gilman, Ill., is in the process of expanding and effectively doubling its biodiesel production capacity to as much as 150 million gallons per year. ilsoy.org/update-on-incobras…

Join us for "Stretching Every Pound: Using Biologicals to Maximize Fertility During Input Shortages" on Tuesday, April 28, from 10:00–11:00 a.m. CST presented by Drew Harmon of @ValentBioStim Register now at bit.ly/3Qov27z

Happening this week! 🌱 Join the Illinois Soybean Association on Thursday, March 5, from 2 to 4 p.m. for a Conservation Walk at the ISA Agronomy Farm in Heyworth, Illinois. Register now: secure.everyaction.com/2-u2U…

Farm Economy is hard enough. It’s time to stop passing the buck and get a Farm Bill, Now!

Illinois farmers need Action! NOW! Urge your representatives to advance a farm bill out of the House Agriculture Committee this week and onto the House floor. Contact your legislator now: votervoice.net/mobile/ILSOY/…

Abigail Peterson of @ILSoybean shares how a wheat field in her own backyard served as a real-world example of how crop rotations can evolve to meet agronomic and economic goals. Read more on Field Advisor. fieldadvisor.org/why-wheat/

Conservation Walk at the ISA Agronomy Farm 🌾 @ilstewards Join us on Thursday, March 5, from 2-4 PM for a free public event that highlights on-farm research in soil health, weed management and conservation practices. Register now: secure.everyaction.com/2-u2U…

All set for #Classic26! Stop by and chat with Lauran & Kelsey and grab a few giveaways. @ILSoybean

Headed to @ComClassic in San Antonio? Come see us! Booth #1163 – Street Level. Grab a clear stadium-compliant bag. Learn about Field Advisor. Research-backed, field-proven.

Register to attend a Conservation Walk at the @ILSoybean Agronomy Farm in Heyworth on March 5! See on-farm trials in soil health, weed management and conservation practices, plus cover crop plots and a rainfall simulator demo. Register: secure.everyaction.com/2-u2U…

Check out the first ISA Policy Pulse update with Kevin “KJ” Johnson!

We’re halfway through the month, and this story is the top hit! 📈 Want to learn more about how to make the best decisions for crop management? 📖 Read the #IllinoisFieldandBean article now: bit.ly/4ahXRJ5