Join the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) and all soybean growers and consumers across the nation in celebrating Soy Foods Month this April. Illinois farmers are dedicated to meeting the world’s demand for soy in a sustainable way. Through soil and water conservation, crop rotation, and carbon net neutrality goals, soybean farmers continue to provide this nutritious and versatile crop to people around the globe.
This week, Illinois Soybean Growers (ISG) directors and staff traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with members of the Illinois delegation to promote ISG legislative priorities which include the 2023 Farm Bill, the importance of inland waterways improvements, biofuels, and other issues that impact Illinois farmers.
Illinois Soybean Growers (ISG) hosted a Lobby Day Event with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association on Wednesday, March 22 in Springfield, Ill. This event provided the opportunity for ISG members to highlight agricultural priorities in Illinois while meeting state legislators.
The Illinois Soybean Association has named its ILSoyAdvisor Soy Envoy class for the 2023 growing season. The ILSoyAdvisor Soy Envoy program has expanded to include agronomy experts from across the state, including crop consultants, industry professionals, and a research student who will be providing local recommendations throughout the season to Illinois farmers.
Leadership from the Illinois Soybean Association is representing the Illinois soy family at Commodity Classic in Orlando, Florida this week, attending meetings, touring trade show exhibits, and visiting with members of ag media. During their annual meeting, which is held in conjunction with Commodity Classic, the U.S. Soybean Export Council elected ASA Board Director and Illinois farmer leader, Stan Born of Lovington, Illinois as Chairman for the upcoming 12-month term.
Young farmers are our future, and no state’s future in agriculture is brighter than that of Illinois. We’re excited to discover the 2023 class of Illinois 20 Under 40 Farmers; we know there’s no shortage of outstanding young farmers in Illinois, but we need your help identifying them. Nominate someone, or yourself, to be an Illinois 20 Under 40 Farmer by Friday, March 31.
Let’s go, Illini Nation! The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) is partnering with the University of Illinois during their fall and winter sports lineup to share the “Good To Be Soy” story with more than 15 million consumers. ISA is sponsoring tonight’s Fighting Illini vs. Northwestern Wildcats basketball game - be sure to tune in to see some familiar faces and some soy messaging.
The Super Bowl is known for its great commercials, but this year’s big game included a much more personal 30-second spot, highlighting the fact that 96% of Illinois farms are owned and operated by local families. Illinois Farm Families is declaring 2023 as the Year of the Farmer to show consumers exactly who’s producing their food. To learn more, check out the behind the scenes of the “We are the 96” Super Bowl commercial.
The annual Illinois Soybean Growers (ISG) meeting took place this week at the Illinois Soybean Association's Bloomington office. This meeting complimented the first full board meeting held at the newly-renovated office and included the ISGPAC fundraiser, with special guest, Rob Sharkey. Following the PAC event, an open house was held to showcase the finished office building and gave ISA staff an opportunity to thank both ISA and ISG partners.
The ISA Market Development staff attended the International Production & Processing Expo in Atlanta, Georgia last week. This was a great opportunity to connect with leading staff in the poultry, meat, livestock, and commodity spaces and explore how soy can make an impact.
Funded by the Illinois Soybean Association Checkoff Program.
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1108 Trinity Lane
Bloomington, IL 61704
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Lombard Office
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Lombard, IL 60148
Springfield Office
217 E. Monroe, Unit 95
Springfield, IL 62701
The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) checkoff and membership programs represent more than 43,000 soybean farmers in Illinois. The checkoff funds market development, soybean production and government relations efforts, while the membership program, Illinois Soybean Growers (ISG) and the Illinois Soybean Growers PAC actively advocates for positive and impactful legislation for farmers at local, state and national levels. ISA upholds the interests of Illinois soybean farmers through promotion, advocacy, research and education with the vision of becoming a trusted partner of Illinois soybean farmers to ensure their profitability now and for future generations.
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