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May 22, 2023
The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) is excited to announce the return of its annual Achievement Awards Program, designed to honor individuals who have impacted the Illinois soybean industry. The five award categories include the Chairman’s Award, Legislator of the Year Award, Excellence in Media Award, Friend of Illinois Soybean Farmers Award, and Farm Family of the Year Award.
May 11, 2023
The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) is seeking qualified candidates to fill board seats representing six districts. Candidates must be Illinois residents of legal voting age that contribute to the soybean checkoff, as well as residents within the district, and maintain eligibility during their term. To be placed on the ballot, petitions must be completed and filed with the Illinois Department of Agriculture by May 15, 2023.
May 4, 2023
Farmers across Illinois now have access to a new, easy-to-navigate Crop Report tool, brought to you by the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) Agronomy team, Soy Envoys, University of Illinois Extension, and other industry experts. The interactive resource enables growers to better manage their soybean, corn and wheat crops.
April 27, 2023
The American Soybean Association (ASA) is now accepting applications for two director positions. Interested applicants should apply by July 14, 2023. Additionally, the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) is seeking qualified candidates to fill six board seats that are up for election this year. To be placed on the ballot, petitions must be completed by May 15, 2023.
April 20, 2023
As the grass is beginning to green, trees are budding and birds are singing, spring is in full-swing and Illinois soybean farmers are spending long days planting their fields. From all your friends at the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA), we wish you a safe and successful growing season!
April 13, 2023
Join 2023 Soy Envoy, Kris Ehler, as he delves into how changes in federal crop replant insurance coverage dates were influenced by the rising popularity of planting soybeans earlier in the year, and how you can take advantage of these later insurance dates this growing season.