Let’s Talk About 2025 (Briefly), Then Move On to 2026
Field Advisor · Illinois Soybean Association
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Show Notes
In this episode, the IL Soy Envoys break down the current state of harvest across Illinois, sharing yield reports, regional trends, and how ongoing drought conditions are shaping results. They also provide updates on cover crop seeding (and no, not the “free kind” already growing in the field!) and discuss fall burndown along with the challenges of applying anhydrous ammonia in dry soils.
The conversation wraps up with reflections on the 2025 growing season and advice for farmers planning ahead to 2026—highlighting the importance of efficiency, adaptability, and smart management decisions.
Featured IL Soy Envoys in this episode include:
Mike Wilson, CCA, Specialty Products Marketing Manager, Wabash Valley Service Company
Haley Brokate, CCA, Key Account Manager, Sunrise FS
Byron Hendrix, CCA, Senior Sales Agronomist, Stepan Company
Torey Colburn, CCA, Midwest Conservation Agronomist, American Farmland Trust