Six companies and nearly 50 soy-based products and projects have proudly earned the “It’s Sustainably Soy” certification. The program, established by the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA), recognizes organizations and companies for switching to sustainable, soy-based solutions. Click the button below to learn more about the companies and to explore their soy-based product offerings.
Here's to weathering the challenges and the potential of great things to come. As you roll up your sleeves this planting season, the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) celebrates your hard work, your grit and determination, and your mission to feed and fuel the world. For a short update on planting progress and field conditions across different regions of Illinois, check out the latest ILSoyAdvisor podcast episode, “Planting Progress: It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint!”
Are you interested in representing Illinois soybean farmers at the state or national level? The American Soybean Association (ASA) is now accepting applications for two director positions. Also, the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) is seeking qualified candidates to fill board seats representing six districts that are up for election in 2024: Districts 2, 10, 11, 14, 16 and 17. ASA and ISA board members serve a term of three years and are eligible for three total terms.
Join the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) and all soybean growers and consumers across the nation in celebrating Soy Foods Month this April. Soy is a complete, high-quality plant protein that provides all nine essential amino acids and is a great source of folate, potassium, fiber, iron, and zinc. Check out this article from U.S. Soy to see how you can celebrate Soy Foods Month by incorporating more of this high-quality protein into your diet.
Implementation of a bipartisan bill to encourage the use of higher blends of biodiesel went into effect on Monday, April 1. Biodiesel is a cleaner-burning alternative to traditional diesel, as it significantly improves air quality and mitigates the impact of transportation-related greenhouse gases. The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA), American Lung Association, and other supporters call the new law a landmark statute that will benefit all Illinoisians as well as the state’s environment.
Last call! Nominations for the 2024 Illinois 20 Under 40 Awards close on Sunday, March 31. We’re championing the young farmers who are leading the field and raising the bar on the farm and in their community, committed to growing our industry. Know one? Don’t miss the opportunity to recognize them for their commitment to Illinois agriculture; nominate them today!
On Monday, the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) announced the opening of its Soy Innovation Center, designed to support and catalyze the State of Illinois’ goal to be a national leader in sustainable technology and innovation. The launch of ISA’s new Soy Innovation Center will enhance the state’s green reputation and spearhead the commercialization and expansion of new and existing sustainable, soy-based products as the globe transitions to a low-carbon economy.
Six respected crop advisors and agronomists have been selected to serve as ILSoyAdvisor Soy Envoys for the 2024 growing season. The agronomy and crop specialists will offer Illinois soybean farmers valuable insights, advice, and real-time updates via the ILSoyAdvisor Field Notes blog and Online Crop Report. The Soy Envoy program, funded by the Illinois Soybean checkoff program, helps empower Illinois farmers with the latest soybean production techniques, helping them achieve higher yields and increased profits while conserving the environment.
The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) is now accepting project proposals for FY25 that strategically align with the organization’s key priority areas: market development, soybean production and communications. Proposals will be assessed on providing a return on ISA’s mission to uphold the interests of Illinois soybean producers and will be evaluated on their effectiveness in addressing the needs of Illinois farmers.
On February 1, the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) hosted its annual Soybean Summit at the I Hotel in Champaign, Ill. If you weren't able to attend or need a refresher on the initiatives taken on by ISA’s Soybean Production Committee, check out the replay on ISA’s YouTube channel!
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