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CMR FAC | Crop Sciences for the 2026 Growing Season

- Nick Seiter, Extension Field Crops Entomologist - University of Illinois  
- Stephanie Porter, Outreach Agronomist - Illinois Soybean Association

From the Land Grant University in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois this is a special edition of the Closing Market Report. Presentations from the 2025 Farm Assets Conference; Crop Sciences for the 2026 Growing Season. I'm University of Illinois Extension's Todd Gleason.

Coming up next, we dive into the outlook for the 2026 growing season with a focus on crop sciences. Join Stephanie Porter from the Illinois Soybean Association and University of Illinois entomologist Nick Seiter as they discuss the latest research on pest management, weed resistance, and innovative on-farm trials aimed at helping farmers navigate the challenges of the coming year.

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CMR FAC | Why You Should Use the N-Rate Calculator

- John Jones, Soil Scientist - University of Illinois  
- Gary Schnitkey, Agricultural Economist - University of Illinois  
- Laura Gentry, Water Quality Specialist - Illinois Corn Growers Association

From the Land Grant University in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois this is a special edition of the Closing Market Report. Presentations from the 2025 Farm Assets Conference; Why You Should Use the N-Rate Calculator. I'm University of Illinois Extension's Todd Gleason.

During the December conference we were joined by a panel of experts: John Jones, a soil fertility specialist from the University of Illinois; Gary Schnitkey, an agricultural economist also from the U of I; and Laura Gentry, of the Illinois Corn Growers Association’s.

In an era of fluctuating input costs, these three believe corn production is about maximizing profits rather than yields. Today you'll listen to them break down how the N-Rate Calculator and the Precision Conservation Management program are helping farmers protect both the local watershed and their bottom line by finding the 'sweet spot' for nitrogen applications. We'll begin with soil scientist John Jones.

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