SOYBEAN GROWERS SHARE LESSONS LEARNED FROM ’23 SEASON

The 2023 growing season had its ups and downs like any other, but ISA Government Relations Committee Chairman, Steve Pitstick, and District 13 Director, Heath Houck, say they came out of it with renewed confidence in the crop. 

KNOW A STANDOUT FARMER?

We’re championing the young farmers who are leading the field. Every community has them, those young farmers who operate in a league of their own. They’re raising the bar on the farm and in their community, committed to growing our industry. Know one? Nominate them for the 2024 Illinois 20 Under 40 Awards!

JOIN THE BATTLE AGAINST SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE

ISA is calling Illinois soybean farmers to join the battle against soybean cyst nematode (SCN) by providing free soil sampling. Farmers can go to the SCN form on the U of I Plant Clinic website or contact freeSCNtesting@illinois.edu to request a kit with instructions and a prepaid shipping label.

ILLINOIS NREC NEEDS YOUR INPUT!

Each year, the Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council (NREC) asks our stakeholders to provide feedback on the current research priorities and to help us develop priorities as we move forward. Your feedback helps ensure that our stakeholders understand and approve the investments being made.

Reliable infrastructure is the biggest advantage for U.S. farmers over global competitors. In a recent episode of Managing for Profit, Illinois farmer and ISA District 8 Director, David Niekamp, talks about the vital role railways, roadways, and waterways play in agriculture.