March 18, 2026

A multi-institution research team led by the University of Illinois — with sustained funding from the North Central Soybean Research Program and the Illinois Soybean Association — has developed the first pangenome for soybean cyst nematode.


Farmers invest a lot of resources and time into their crop. Avoiding delays early can safeguard those investments.




The Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center has been a hub of activity for nearly two decades, hosting workshops, seminars, expos, livestock and horticulture judging, countless opportunities for students of all ages and other events.





Initial results of the Illinois Soybean Association On-Farm Trial Network’s first sulfur trials on 17 locations across the state were revealed at the recent Field Advisor Forum.