IL FIELD & BEAN, “REDEFINING OUR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: THE TRANSPORTATION ISSUE”

The U.S. transportation system not only upholds our global leadership but also fuels our nation's economic strength. Explore a detailed overview of our current transportation and infrastructure system, along with the promising opportunities ahead for Illinois soy, in the January issue of Illinois Field & Bean.

 ILLINOIS SOYBEAN GROWERS ANNUAL MEETING AND MEMBER DINNER 

Join Illinois Soybean Growers (ISG) on Wednesday, January 31 for an evening celebrating 60 years in agricultural policy. Guests will enjoy presentations and will have the opportunity to participate in discussions on the Farm Bill, EPA mitigation strategies, and other issues impacting Illinois farmers. 

“IT’S SUSTAINABLY SOY” CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

The Illinois Soybean Association’s “It’s Sustainably Soy” Certification Program recognizes organizations for utilizing soy-based inputs. Getting products sustainably certified by ISA provides companies with a resource they can list in their annual report and publish as part of their ongoing sustainability initiatives.

 BASF WEBINAR: CONTROLLING KEY SOYBEAN SEED & FOLIAR DISEASES 

Soybeans face various diseases from planting to maturity, affecting growth and yield. Understanding effective tools for early protection and foliar fungicides for consistent yield protection is crucial. Join us on Thursday, January 25 to explore these tools and BASF's Revysol, a potent fungicide empowering multiple premixes for superior disease control.

At the 2023 Farm Assets Conference, agricultural policy analysts, including ISA Director of Government Relations & Strategy, Andrew Larson, weighed in on the obstacles preventing the passage of the Farm Bill. For further details, check out this article from FarmWeekNow.