Field Advisor

Field Advisor

Illinois Soybean Association

Episodes 84
Avg. Duration 31m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Oct 2023
Latest Episode May 2026

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About This Podcast

Field Advisor, funded by the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) Checkoff Program, provides the latest agronomic information and on-farm research from local experts to help Illinois soybean producers improve yield and profitability.

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Post-emergence Weed Control

May 27, 2026 2m

IL Soy Envoy Brandon Hall of West Central FS in Knox County discusses POST applications and how weather conditions have made weed control more difficult.

PPO Injury in Soybeans

May 26, 2026 1m

IL Soy Envoy and Beck's Hybrids agronomy education lead, Matt Montgomery, shares observations from scouting soybean fields in central IL.

Crop Progress Report from Effingham County

May 22, 2026 5m

IL Soy Envoy Tim Laatsch, certified crop adviser and owner and president of Field Hawk Ag Research LLC, shares a corn and soybean crop progress report from Effingham County and discusses wheat…

Southern Illinois Crop Progress

May 21, 2026 2m

Illinois Soy Envoy Jamie Horton reports from Jefferson and Perry counties, where March‑planted soybeans are already flowering and rainfall totals differ sharply between areas.

Soybean Plant Stands and Thresholds

May 20, 2026 3m

Stephanie Porter of Illinois Soybean Association and Rachel Vann of the University of Illinois round up their recommendations on soybean replanting thresholds, including stand assessment and yield…

Evaluating Soybeans After a Frost or Freeze

May 19, 2026 1m

Field report discussing evaluating soybeans after a frost or freeze and considerations for re-planting.

Factors to Consider Before Replanting Soybeans

May 18, 2026 2m

Rachel Vann, associate professor of cropping systems at the University of Illinois and Science for Success coordinator, outlines what growers should evaluate before replanting soybeans. Listen to the…

Replant or Ride It Out? Early-Season Soybean Decisions

May 15, 2026 28m

On this episode of the Field Advisor podcast, host Kelsey Litchfield talks with Dr. Rachel Vann, associate professor of cropping systems at the University of Illinois and Science for Success…

Strongest El Nino on Record? Weather Update with Matt Reardon

May 05, 2026 33m

In this episode of Field Advisor, atmospheric scientist Matt Reardon of Nutrien Ag Solutions breaks down a volatile spring across Illinois, including record tornado activity and a rapid shift from…

From Planting Progress to Problem Spots: An IL Crop Update

Apr 30, 2026 37m

In this episode, IL Soy Envoys Matt Montgomery, CCA, with Beck’s Hybrids and Scott Krone with GDM Seeds join Illinois Soybean Association agronomist Stephanie Porter, CCA, to provide a regional crop…

Beans Are Up in Southeastern Illinois!

Apr 10, 2026 36m

In this episode, Mike Wilson, CCA, specialty products marketing manager with Wabash Valley Service Company, joins Kelsey from southeastern Illinois with a boots-on-the-ground update from the field.…

Managing Tillage and Spray Applications in Unpredictable Weather Conditions

Mar 30, 2026 43m

In this episode, Sunrise FS agronomist Eric Beckett, CCA, examines how increasing weather variability is reshaping agronomic decision making across the Midwest. He discusses the need to reassess…

Setting Up Soybeans for Success in 2026 with Tight Margins & Dry Conditions

Mar 25, 2026 37m

In this episode, Illinois Soybean Association Agronomist Stephanie Porter, CCA, discusses current field conditions and drought concerns, along with considerations around soybean seed quality, input…

Which PRE Herbicides Increase Injury Risk in Early-Planted Soybeans?

Mar 18, 2026 34m

Early soybean planting can boost yield potential, but it also brings added risk. This episode features Logan Miller, research specialist in weed science at the University of Illinois, discussing his…

Is Relief Ahead for Illinois’ Drought Conditions?

Mar 03, 2026 25m

In this episode of the Field Advisor podcast, Matt Reardon, senior atmospheric scientist at Nutrien Ag Solutions, discusses what Illinois farmers can expect as winter transitions into spring. He…

Is “FOMO” Driving Decisions on Your Farm?

Feb 23, 2026 36m

In this episode of Field Advisor, Kelsey sits down with Wisconsin-based crop consultant Kyle Stull of Stull Agronomy to discuss how today’s marketing environment is influencing on-farm decision…

Dicamba Is Back — Here’s What the New EPA Decision Means for Illinois Farmers

Feb 09, 2026 45m

New dicamba rules. Farm Bill uncertainty. And a packed legislative agenda in Springfield. In this episode of Field Advisor, Kevin Johnson (KJ), director of government relations and strategy at the…

In Conversation with Dr. Matthew Vann – Illinois Extension’s Newest Director

Nov 11, 2025 35m

Dr. Matthew Vann, associate dean and director of University of Illinois Extension, stopped by the Field Advisor Podcast booth at the Farm Progress Show to talk about the path that led him to…

How ISAP Helps Illinois Farmers Find the Right Resources

Nov 05, 2025 26m

How can Illinois farmers more easily find clear, reliable information about conservation programs and practices? In this episode of the Field Advisor podcast, guests Jean Brokish and Kris Reynolds,…

Cover Crops – How Can I Make That Work on My Farm?

Oct 30, 2025 11m

John Pike joins this Field Advisor episode to share his recommendations for getting started with cover crops. He offers practical examples, discusses the early benefits farmers often see, and…

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Field Advisor has published 84 episodes since October 2023, covering topics in Education, News.

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