UPCOMING WEBINAR: “NAVIGATING SOIL HEALTH TESTS” 

Join Dr. Andrew Margenot and Heidi Allen Asensio from the University of Illinois on Thursday, August 22 at 10 a.m. for “Navigating Soil Health Tests,” a webinar designed to provide valuable information about soil testing for farmers, advisors, and consultants. 

DANVILLE HEALTHY FAMILIES WITH SOY EVENT

Last week, ISA Board Director Bryan Severs and staff members Kaytlin Gilbert and Matt Johnston attended the Danville Healthy Families with Soy event, a collaborative effort of ISA, Sen. Paul Faraci and Rep. Brandun Schweizer designed to highlight the role of soy in products for families. 

CONTRIBUTE TO RESEARCH ON CONSERVATION PRACTICES

Attention Illinois farmers! Professor Kaiyu Guan and his team at the University of Illinois are seeking 20 farmers for a study on conservation practices, which aims to quantify the environmental benefits of adopting major climate-smart methods.

 REFINING COVER CROP SEEDING RATES AND PLANTING DATES

Cover crops can be a valuable asset to a farming operation but adding them to an existing rotation can be intimidating. Nathan Johanning of the University of Illinois is conducting trials so farmers can gain information and avoid challenges in the early stages of cover crop adoption. 

 It’s back to school season, and a new schedule shift makes a balanced and protein-rich diet crucial for active kids. Check out this article from U.S. Soy to learn about the many benefits of soy foods and for some easy ways to incorporate soy into your child’s breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack!