ISG WEBINAR: RURAL LENDING AND TAXES 

Join Illinois Soybean Growers (ISG) at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30 to explore how the new Farm Bill will impact agricultural lending and banking. Plus, learn how Washington's evolving tax policies could affect your family business.

 RCR AND SCN: HOW DO THEY INTERACT? 

Correlation has been discovered between soybean cyst nematode (SCN) and red crown rot (RCR). In this Field Advisor blog post, Dr. Boris Camiletti provides an update on greenhouse experiments to refine protocols for evaluating commercial products against RCR and its interaction with SCN.

 EPA HERBICIDE STRATEGY WORKSHOPS 

ISA's Herbicide Strategy workshops are designed to update farmers on changes in pesticide policy, help them understand the EPA Herbicide Strategy and provide steps to prepare their operations. Two workshops remain in Madison and Will counties—RSVP today to secure your spot!

 GRAIN FOR GOOD PILOT PROGRAM 

Grain for Good (G4G) is a charitable pilot program designed to make it easy for farmers to donate a portion of their harvest to help feed community members in need. Building on the success of the Bushels for Hunger program, the G4G pilot is expanding its impact to 5 counties. 

In the January issue of Illinois Field & Bean, ISA International Markets Manager Eileen Pabst and Domestic Markets Manager Tim Rendall explore how the St. Lawrence Seaway could get more Illinois soy to Europe. Don’t miss their insights—read “Clearing the Path” now on ilsoy.org!