ISA HOSTS TRADE TEAMS FROM SOUTHEAST ASIA

The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA), Specialty Soya Grains Alliance (SSGA), and World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) hosted trade teams from Myanmar and Cambodia for a Fork to Farm event. Attendees included representatives from each aspect of the soybean supply chain, from farmers to exporters and everything in-between.

PHOSPHORUS MANAGEMENT FOR ILLINOIS SOYBEAN PRODUCTION WEBINAR

On Tuesday, July 11, join Dr. Andrew Margenot, Associate Professor at the University of Illinois, and Ph.D. student Yuhei Nakayama, for a webinar on the "4Rs of Phosphorus Management for Illinois Soybean Production."

ILLINOIS FIELD & BEAN, "SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION: GROWING PROGRESS ACROSS THE VALUE CHAIN"

As society transitions away from carbon-intense chemicals and compounds, choosing soy helps to ensure that common goals for the economy, environment, and family farmers in Illinois are being met. Check out the July issue of Illinois Field & Bean to see how ISA is seizing these opportunities.

SAF PURCHASERS CREDIT GOES INTO EFFECT

The Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) purchasers credit went into effect this past weekend. The legislation creates a tax credit for every gallon of SAF sold to or used by an air carrier in Illinois from July 1, 2023, to July 1, 2033. This tax credit lowers the price airlines pay for SAF purchases at Illinois airports.

The Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership (ISAP) recently published "An Overview of Voluntary Carbon Markets for Illinois Farmers," to assist farmers and farm advisors in their evaluation of market opportunities available in Illinois.