NOVEMBER 21, 2024

PARTNERSHIP STRENGTHENS NRCS OUTREACH IN ILLINOIS

ISA has entered into a matching contribution agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) to fund increased education and adoption of climate-smart practices that will help increase carbon sequestration and reduce greenhouse gases.

ILLINOIS FARMER APPOINTED TO UNITED SOYBEAN BOARD

On Monday, the USDA appointed five new farmer-leaders, including ISA District 2 Director Steve Pitstick, and reappointed 12 leaders to the United Soybean Board (USB). These U.S. soybean farmers, representing 16 states, will be officially sworn in at the USB December Meeting on Dec. 11.  

ECONOMIC ASPECTS INFLUENCING ADOPTION OF WEEDING ROBOTS BY ILLINOIS FARMERS

Join Illinois Soybean Growers (ISG) on Dec. 11 at 10 a.m. for a webinar with University of Illinois Associate Professor Shadi Atallah, who will cover how robot and commodity prices, robot weeding efficacy and a farmer's planning horizon impact the adoption rate of weeding robots.

STRENGTHENING EU TIES WITH TRANSPARENT AND SUSTAINABLE SOY EXPORTS

Check out the most recent edition of the Bean There Blog to hear from ISA At-Large Director Jeff O’Connor as he recounts his recent visit to Amsterdam and Antwerp and highlights the importance of sustainability and transparency to soybean buyers in the European Union (EU).

In this Field Advisor video, see how ISA checkoff-funded research will equip Illinois farmers with scientific data on how conservation practices impact yields, emissions, soil carbon and nitrogen, helping them make informed decisions and explore ecosystem marketplace opportunities.