The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has been researching the emerging soybean disease known as red crown rot (RCR) by trying to characterize the diversity of RCR pathogen isolates across Illinois. If you suspect your crops are affected by RCR and want confirmation, you can support this research by sending diseased samples to the USDA-ARS lab in Urbana free of charge.

Join us for the Illinois Field of Beans BBQ Grand Slam! Presented by the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) and the Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS), this professional barbecue competition series consists of four events within the larger KCBS Competition Circuit and will judge competitors on three categories: chicken, pork, and ribs. The winner of the Grand Slam will be announced on September 21 at the “Praise the Lard” BBQ Competition in Murphysboro, Ill.

Join us in celebrating excellence in the Illinois soybean industry! The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) Achievement Awards Program honors individuals who have impacted the Illinois soybean industry. The five award categories include the Chairman’s Award, Champion of the Year Award, Excellence in Media Award, Friend of Illinois Soybean Farmers Award, and Farm Family of the Year Award. Nominations are due Friday, July 12. Winners will be announced in the fall at the ISA Impact Awards Banquet.

Pollinator Week is a time to raise awareness for pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them. Explore how modern agriculture can coexist with pollinators on Illinois farms as ISA At-Large Director Jeff O'Connor shares his journey of establishing an apiary on his farm in northeast Illinois. Discover how Jeff's efforts are not only enhancing biodiversity but also fostering community awareness about the crucial role of pollinators.

For 60 years, the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) has worked in tandem with farmers and industry to help Illinois farmers grow better soybeans and find new markets for their product. In honor of the milestone, ISA is celebrating “60 Seasons of Success” with special events and commemorations throughout the year. Click the button below to see how we grow for you!

The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) is excited to announce the third annual Achievement Awards Program, designed to honor individuals who have impacted the Illinois soybean industry. The five award categories include the Chairman’s Award, Champion of the Year Award, Excellence in Media Award, Friend of Illinois Soybean Farmers Award, and Farm Family of the Year Award. Nominations are due July 12, 2024. Winners will be announced in the fall at the ISA Impact Awards Ceremony.