BRYAN SEVERS ELECTED AS SSGA CHAIRMAN 

On Tuesday, ISA Soybean Production Committee Chairman and District 7 Director Bryan Severs was elected to serve as the Chairman of the Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance (SSGA), the business alliance of identity preserved agriculture in the U.S. 

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GROW YOUR CAREER WITH ISA 

ISA is now accepting applications for three positions: Northern Regional Technical Agronomist, Southern Regional Technical Agronomist and Agronomic Services Coordinator. These positions will be grant-funded through Aug. 15, 2027; however, agreements may be extended if funding is available. 

ILLINOIS FARMERS ELECTED TO USSEC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) elected the 2025-26 Board of Directors on Saturday, where ISA At-Large Director Scott Gaffner and former ISA Board Director Roberta Simpson-Dolbeare were elected to the USSEC Executive Committee as Secretary and Second Vice Chair, respectively. 

Did you know soy can be used to replace nearly any product made from petroleum—including plastics? Read the March issue of Illinois Field & Bean to learn how soy-based plastics offer a nontoxic alternative to everyday items, contributing to sustainability and representing an exciting opportunity to drive demand for Illinois soy.