THE BENEFITS OF SOYBEANS

Last week, Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) Market Development staff members attended IFT First, an annual food technology event, to showcase the benefits of food-grade soybeans. Check out this post from Brownfield Ag News as Domestic Markets Manager Tim Rendall discusses the versatility of soy.

UPCOMING PCM EVENTS NEAR YOU

Join Precision Conservation Management (PCM) this summer to learn about profitable in-field practices, cost-share programs, the latest farm technology and more. Upcoming events will be held on July 18, August 1, August 14, August 15 and August 22.

ROUNDTABLE BRINGS TOGETHER RURAL PERSPECTIVES 

ISA recently hosted a roundtable to explore strategies for sustaining investment in rural communities. ISA Board Director Bryan Severs, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, IL State Sen. Paul Faraci, and OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center President JT Barnhart discussed insights on rural healthcare needs, lack of broadband in rural areas and mental health services.

ISAP HOSTS 2024 RISK MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE

Registration is now open for the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership’s (ISAP’s) third biennial Risk Management Conference, a three-part webinar series tackling emerging and future threats to farm resiliency and how conservation practices can help mitigate those risks.

A whole host of fruits and vegetables come into their prime during the summer months. Why not pair your farmers market bounty with soy foods? Check out this article from U.S. Soy for recipes that combine soy and summer produce to help you make the most of what the season has to offer.