Weekly Update: 09.05.24

Introducing Field Advisor: New Name and Look for a Trusted Resource

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

INTRODUCING FIELD ADVISOR: NEW NAME AND LOOK FOR A TRUSTED RESOURCE

Field Advisor, previously known as ILSoyAdvisor and funded by the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) checkoff program, has introduced a new logo and brand identity for the online agronomic resource. This rebranding effort brings Field Advisor in closer alignment with the ISA parent brand and highlights the growth and expanded focus of ISA’s Agronomy team.

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ISA HOSTS ILLINOIS LEGISLATORS

Last month, the ISA Government Relations team hosted several legislators at various locations to help educate them about the positive impacts of agriculture around the state. Check out the Policy Blog to learn more about the legislators’ recent visits!

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INNOVATION FOSTERS SUSTAINABILITY AND SUCCESSION ON THE FARM

At this year’s Soy Connext Conference, four U.S. farmers, including Illinois farmer Roberta Simpson-Dolbeare, sat down to share insights about this year’s crop and talk about on-farm practices, how they evolve, and the drivers behind their operational decision-making.

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2025 ASA-CORTEVA AGRISCIENCE YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAM

The American Soybean Association (ASA) and Corteva are seeking farmers to apply for the 2025 ASA Corteva Agriscience Young Leaders Program. If you are passionate about farming, ready to grow your leadership skills and connect with agricultural industry leaders, this is the program for you!

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WEBINAR RECORDING: NAVIGATING SOIL HEALTH TESTS

If you missed last month's Navigating Soil Health Test webinar, don't worry! Click the button below to catch up with Dr. Andrew Margenot and Heidi Allen Asensio from the University of Illinois as they offer an in-depth overview of soil health testing.

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Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is the greatest challenge of our time. In this article from U.S. Soy, discover how U.S. soybean farmers are leading the way in sustainability and how soy might be the answer to the Scope 3 challenge.

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