CONGRESSWOMAN JAN SCHAKOWSKY VISITS PHOENIX BEAN

Last week, U.S. Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky visited the Phoenix Bean Tofu Plant in Chicago to discuss the critical role of Illinois soybean production in the food processing industry. ISA Staff members participated in conversation with the Congresswoman and host, Phoenix Bean Owner & President Jenny Yang.  

FARMERS ALIGN WITH VALUE CHAIN: LAND USE CHANGE INITIATIVE 

A new Land Use Change Initiative (LUCI) is leading efforts to resolve inconsistencies in definitions, metrics and methodologies for quantifying land use change. This initiative seeks to unite every step of the value chain in developing solutions to these challenges.

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.

"WE ARE THE 96%” CAMPAIGN SEES MASSIVE RESULTS FOR ILLINOIS FARM FAMILIES

Working together, Illinois agriculture has left a big impression on the non-farming segment of the state. The Illinois Farm Families team dialed in on one important message – that 96 percent of the farms in Illinois are family-owned and operated – and shared that message more than 50 million times in 2023.

It's August, and farmers are preparing for harvest, which for some includes planting cover crops. What is the ideal fall planting date and seeding rate for planting cereal rye or clover cover crops in Illinois? Extension Educator Nathan Johanning has been conducting field trials across the state to answer these questions.