BLOOMINGTON, ILL – June 6, 2021 – The latest issue of Illinois Field & Bean, entirely dedicated to Egypt as a growing market for U.S. soy exports, provides a comprehensive exploration of Illinois soy’s journey from the Midwest to the Middle East, and all the work happening behind-the-scenes.

“It may be a surprise to many to learn that Egypt has stepped forward as a country ripe for growth as a foreign market for U.S. soybeans,” says ISA Director of Communications, Rachel Peabody. “But Egypt’s strong economic activity, growing population, and rising demand for protein all make this the next hot trade space for Illinois soybean farmers. This issue explores the many ways ISA is creating new relationships within this burgeoning marketplace.”

Article topics in the June issue include an in-depth look at USECC’s Soy Excellence Center, Egypt’s poultry exports as economic support, notes from ISA’s spring planting lunch deliveries, and company profiles on SoyVen and Alex Seeds.

To view Illinois Field & Bean online, visit https://www.ilsoy.org/magazine/illinois-field-bean-june-2021.

The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) checkoff and membership programs represent more than 43,000 soybean farmers in Illinois. The checkoff funds market development and utilization efforts while the membership program supports the government relations interests of Illinois soybean farmers at the local, state, and national level, through the Illinois Soybean Growers (ISG). ISA upholds the interests of Illinois soybean producers through promotion, advocacy, and education with the vision of becoming a market leader in sustainable soybean production and profitability. For more information, visit the website www.ilsoy.org.

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For more information, contact:

Rachel Peabody
Director of Communications
Illinois Soybean Association
(217) 825-7654
Peabodyr@ilsoy.org