As it celebrates its one-year anniversary, the ISA Soy Innovation Center is dedicated to facilitating the research and commercialization of new and innovative soy-based products with a focus on three primary categories: textiles, bio-lubricants and industrial applications.
Did you know soy can be used to replace nearly any product made from petroleum—including plastics? Soy-based plastics offer a nontoxic alternative to everyday items, contributing to sustainability and representing an exciting opportunity to drive demand for Illinois soy.
Learn more about an emerging partnership between ISA and the Peoria-based National Center for Agricultural Utilization, a 270,000-sq.-ft. research facility that employs nearly 200 people including 75 Ph.D. scientists.
Less than two years since its launch, this program boasts more than 63 Sustainably Certified products, each of which must meet the standards outlined by the USDA’s BioPreferred® Program.
As more companies and consumers embrace soy, eco-friendly solutions will increasingly become the norm rather than the exception.
According to Collin Cisco, ISA Public Policy Manager, understanding the impact of upcoming tax changes—particularly the estate tax, Section 199A deductions and the stepped-up basis rule—is crucial for Illinois farmers who aim to safeguard their financial future and secure their ability to continue farming.
In ISA Director Emily Lovelady's debut column, she introduces herself as a southern Illinois farmer, seed dealer and proud mom of two.
ISA CEO John Lumpe congratulates Illinois soybean farmers on a record harvest and dives into the countless opportunities for Illinois soy.
ISA Director of Market Development Todd Main explores the five scalable priority areas the Soy Innovation Center is focused on.
ISA Director of Government Relations & Strategy Andrew Larson explores the impact an LCFS would have on Illinois soybean farmers.
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