Join the Illinois Soybean Association at the annual Soybean Summit on Thursday, February 1 for the latest in soybean production. Learn yield-maximizing techniques while preserving soil health. Discover ISA’s on-farm trialing service and gain insights from a farmer panel. Explore ISA’s checkoff-funded research projects and gain a deeper understanding of carbon markets. Stay updated on cover crop trends, secrets to high-yield soybean farming, 2024’s chemical supply chain, managing soybean pests, and more!

Prepare for a successful 2024 growing season with ISA by attending a half-day Better Beans event in your area. The ISA Agronomy Team, alongside university researchers and agronomy experts, will deliver regional insights on a range of topics, from conquering weed challenges and managing diseases to optimizing soil health. Stay updated on the latest in soybean agronomy, sustainable production, and agribusiness management.

You’re already an expert; share your expertise and insights in soybean production as a Soy Envoy. The Soy Envoy program, an initiative by ILSoyAdvisor and ISA, features seasoned experts in the soybean industry offering valuable insights to Illinois soybean farmers. This team of six professionals shares their extensive agronomic knowledge through various mediums, including written articles, videos, and audio interviews. The application period ends February 2, 2024.

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Illinois Department of Agriculture, and University of Illinois Extension recently released the 2023 Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy Biennial Report, which highlights efforts to reduce nutrient loss from non-point source, point source, and urban stormwater sectors across the state. The Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy (NLRS) is a state-wide effort to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus loading into Illinois waterways, the Mississippi River, and eventually the Gulf of Mexico.

Award recognizes Illinois lawmaker who is making a difference for soybean farmers and the agriculture industry BLOOMINGTON, ILL., (November 29, 2023) – Congressman Mike Bost,

Award presented in appreciation of Dr. Schnitkey’s efforts in championing on behalf of Illinois soybean farmers BLOOMINGTON, ILL., (November 29, 2023) – Dr. Gary Schnitkey,