ILLINOIS AG GROUPS HOST ESA WORKSHOPS 

Recent advocacy efforts leveraging the Endangered Species Act (ESA) have led to policy changes that could affect Illinois farmers’ access to crop protection tools. To help Illinois farmers navigate these upcoming changes, ISA, IL Corn and Illinois Farm Bureau are hosting statewide ESA Workshops.

 NEW USE FOR SOYBEAN OIL COULD SPUR DEMAND 

In an interview at the 2025 Soybean Summit, ISA Chairman Ron Kindred provided Brownfield Ag News with an update on how ISA’s Soy Innovation Center is driving demand for soy, including by developing a bio-based lubricant intended for on-farm use.

 FUTURE-PROOFING YOUR FARM: STRATEGIES FOR LONG-TERM SUCCESS 

Join Illinois Soybean Growers (ISG) for an insightful webinar at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26, where University of Illinois ACES professors Gary Schnitkey and Nick Paulson will share practical strategies to strengthen your farm’s success amid a down commodity market.

 SOYBEAN PRODUCTION CONCERNS SURVEY 

It’s essential that checkoff-funded soybean production research tackles real operational challenges faced by farmers. That’s why we need your input! If you farm or work with farmers in Illinois, please take a few moments to complete this anonymous survey and help shape the future of soybean research.

 In this Field Advisor blog post, ISA Biofuels & Trade Policy Manager David Kubik breaks down farmers' top questions about the 45Z credit program and the impact it could have on Illinois soybean farmers.