BLOOMINGTON, ILL – September 20, 2022 – Illinois Field & Bean Magazine, flagship publication of Illinois Soybean Association (ISA), has recently announced the addition of two more issues for FY23, which will mean a total of 12 issues for the upcoming fiscal year.

“Illinois Field & Bean tells the stories of our checkoff and membership investments, and we’re excited to update farmers on that important work and what’s happening in our industry 12 months a year,” says Rachel Peabody, Editor for the magazine and ISA Director of Communications. “We have so many farmer-focused stories we want to share, and this expansion gives us the opportunity to dive deeper and provide insights into how Illinois soybeans impact food, feed and fuel while laying the foundation of the future of the industry.”

“We are thrilled to offer Illinois farmers a monthly issue of Illinois Field & Bean,” says District 7 Director Bryan Severs. “Now more than ever it is so important farmers truly know the stories behind their checkoff and membership investments and our board looks forward to keeping Illinois 43,000 soybean farmers more informed.”

To view the latest issue of Illinois Field & Bean magazine, visit www.ilsoy.org.

The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) checkoff and membership programs represent more than 43,000 soybean farmers in Illinois. The checkoff funds market development and utilization efforts while the membership program supports the government relations interests of Illinois soybean farmers at the local, state, and national level, through the Illinois Soybean Growers (ISG). ISA upholds the interests of Illinois soybean producers through promotion, advocacy, and education with the vision of becoming a market leader in sustainable soybean production and profitability. For more information, visit the website www.ilsoy.org and www.ilsoygrowers.com.

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