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Weekly Update: 12.07.23

2024-07-23T21:43:12+00:00December 7, 2023|FAST 5 Weekly Updates, Latest News|

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Illinois Department of Agriculture, and University of Illinois Extension recently released the 2023 Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy Biennial Report, which highlights efforts to reduce nutrient loss from non-point source, point source, and urban stormwater sectors across the state. The Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy (NLRS) is a state-wide effort to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus loading into Illinois waterways, the Mississippi River, and eventually the Gulf of Mexico.

Weekly Update: 11.30.23

2024-07-23T21:43:51+00:00November 30, 2023|FAST 5 Weekly Updates, Latest News|

On November 28, ISA hosted its second annual Impact Awards Banquet and Ceremony to recognize several deserving farmers, legislators, media, and friends of agriculture for their dedication to the soybean industry. At the event, ISA welcomed Jacqueline Applegate, President of Bayer Crop Science North America, as the keynote speaker and celebrated the recipients of the 2023 Achievement Awards, which included Bob Easter, Holly Spangler, the Clavin Family, Gary Schnitkey, and Representative Mike Bost. Additionally, ISA acknowledged the 2023 Illinois 20 Under 40 Farmers, recipients of the ILSoyAdvisor CCA Awards, retiring Board Directors, and commended ISA's outgoing Chairman, Steve Pitstick, for his exceptional service to the ISA Board and Illinois soybean farmers.

Weekly Update: 11.16.23

2024-07-23T21:44:23+00:00November 16, 2023|FAST 5 Weekly Updates, Latest News|

During a classic Thanksgiving meal, you'll find a spread that includes turkey, stuffing, ham, mashed potatoes with gravy, sweet potatoes, dishes like green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream, and much more. Although soy isn't the primary focus here, it does hold significance. Do you know where soy makes an appearance? Its presence extends beyond just the plant-based tofurkey protein or the occasional edamame starter.

Weekly Update: 11.09.23

2024-07-23T21:45:26+00:00November 9, 2023|FAST 5 Weekly Updates, Latest News|

Last week, the ISA Market Development team hosted German agriculture influencers, including both farmers and media experts. During their visit, the group toured the farms of ISA board members in Atlanta and Kankakee and engaged with ISA’s Soybean Production, Market Development, and Marketing Communications departments at the Bloomington office.

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