On Monday, the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) announced the opening of its Soy Innovation Center, designed to support and catalyze the State of Illinois’ goal to be a national leader in sustainable technology and innovation. The launch of ISA’s new Soy Innovation Center will enhance the state’s green reputation and spearhead the commercialization and expansion of new and existing sustainable, soy-based products as the globe transitions to a low-carbon economy.

CHICAGO, ILL. - MARCH 20, 2024 - The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) announced the opening of its Soy Innovation Center aimed to support and catalyze the State of Illinois’ goal to be a national leader in sustainable technology and innovation.

Six respected crop advisors and agronomists have been selected to serve as ILSoyAdvisor Soy Envoys for the 2024 growing season. The agronomy and crop specialists will offer Illinois soybean farmers valuable insights, advice, and real-time updates via the ILSoyAdvisor Field Notes blog and Online Crop Report. The Soy Envoy program, funded by the Illinois Soybean checkoff program, helps empower Illinois farmers with the latest soybean production techniques, helping them achieve higher yields and increased profits while conserving the environment.

BLOOMINGTON, ILL. – MARCH 11, 2024 – The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) today announced the selection of six respected crop advisors and agronomists to serve as ILSoyAdvisor Soy Envoys for the 2024 growing season.

The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) is now accepting project proposals for FY25 that strategically align with the organization’s key priority areas: market development, soybean production and communications. Proposals will be assessed on providing a return on ISA’s mission to uphold the interests of Illinois soybean producers and will be evaluated on their effectiveness in addressing the needs of Illinois farmers.

CHAMPAIGN, ILL. - MARCH 1, 2024 – Thirteen enterprising graduate students researching soybean topics at universities across Illinois exhibited their innovative projects during the Illinois Soybean Association’s recent Soybean Summit. As part of the ISA’s second annual Student Research Poster Competition, the students highlighted their agronomic findings to an audience of farmers and other agricultural professionals.