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Soycam Field Observation

Cultivating Images throughout the Season!

The 2013 soybean season is upon us and ISA SoyCam photographers are preparing to capture the growth progress of this years’ soybean crop. We're excited to see a new year unfold.   The anticipation of comparing and contrasting soybean production throughout the state of Illinois is building. Nine soybean producers covering the state will help educate the world about soybean production including crop stress and key steps along the way of growing and harvesting this miracle crop!  If you are new to SoyCam, please browse through our many galleries.  See how soybeans faired during the 2012 drought.

Here are a few things you can expect from following the progress on SoyCam:

  • Watch soy production, from seedling emergence to plant maturity.
  • Read regularly updated comments and production notes!
  • Learn about soybean varieties, crop management techniques and challenges (such as soybean aphids and soybean cyst nematode).

In addition to posting traditional field photos, several participants also have posted pictures that represent key initiatives for ISA, including animal agriculture, sustainability and work for the Illinois Farm Families.

If you are interested in soybean agronomy, research or education, add this website to your list of favorites. Don't forget to check back often as crops are planted and harvested during the 2013, once the season kicks into full gear. We also encourage you to check out our SoyIllinois which gives you access to detailed information about soybean production in Illinois.  SoyCam is funded by the Illinois soybean checkoff.

 

SoyIllinois highlights the advantages of doing business with Illinois soybean farmers by presenting statewide and county-specific statistics for supply, access and demand.

 

 

McHentry County: Duane Dahlman Kendall County: Bill Wykes LaSalle County: Kate Hagenbuch Warren County: Deb Moore Greene County: Ross Prough Clark County: Donald E. Guinnip Fayette County: Gary Berg Monroe County: Lyle Wessel Saline County: Joe Murphy Jasper County: Karl Spencer

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is gearing up to contact farmers and ranchers across the country to gather information about this season’s crop production, supplies of grain in storage, and livestock inventory. During the first...

Determined to make up for a crop that was adversely affected by historic drought last year, U.S. farmers intend to plant a record-high combined 174.4 million acres of corn and soybeans in 2013, according to the Prospective Plantings report released t...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) announces the launch of a new state-of-the-art, satellite-based U.S. crop condition vegetation assessment and monitoring service named VegScape http://nassgeo...


The Senate Judiciary Committee has passed its version of Immigration Reform. American Farm Bureau told AgDay while several amendments were passed; the 844-page bill remains largely untouched....

Now that this report is out of the way and some severe weather has come rolling through is it time for the December corn to bounce?...

While some in Washington are calling for more border security, farmers in California say such a measure would force their acres out of production....

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Movement in both the House and Senate on revising U.S. immigration law belies a long-running rift between business and labor that could derail the bill.​...

 


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It’s that time of year again! ISA invites soybean growers from across Illinois to take part in the 2013 Yield Challenge. The Challenge – which provides growers with a platform to test innovative crop management strategies and technologies that could help boost yields.


We are proud to celebrate 100 years of Illinois soybean production and 50 years of the association serving Illinois soybean farmers. Please share your stories and photos with us. Content will be used in Illinois Field & Bean magazine, the ISA website and other communication channels.



 
     

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The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) represents more than 45,000 soybean farmers in Illinois through the state soybean checkoff and membership efforts. The checkoff funds market development, soybean production and profitability research, promotion, issues management and analysis, communications and education. Membership and advocacy efforts support Illinois soybean farmer interests in local areas, Springfield and Washington, D.C. ISA programs are designed to ensure Illinois soy is the highest quality, most dependable, sustainable and competitive in the global marketplace.