Illinois Soybean Association

Just as seasons dictate the duties of the agricultural industry, the seasons similarly determine Illinois FFA’s itinerary.

ILSoyAdvisor Soy Envoys recapped the top agronomic challenges of 2024 and what potentially lies ahead for 2025 in an Illinois Soybean Association Field Advisor podcast.

Soybean farmers have benefited from decades of checkoff-funded research that’s pushed yields, and now a program is taking those efforts to the next level.

Examples of typical and not-so-common cover crops used in corn and soybean rotations were featured in a recent plot tour on the Farm Progress Show grounds.

A 2025 outlook on crop protection products, fertilizer and government regulations was presented at the recent 4R Field Talk, hosted by the Illinois Soybean Association and Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association.

The timely planting of cover crops for maximum biomass has typically been limited to post-harvest or aerial inter-seeding, followed by the hope of rain for stand establishment.

The move over the past decade-plus toward utilizing shipping containers opened new markets and has had a major positive impact on Illinois soybean producers.

The Illinois Wheat Association Checkoff Committee is circulating petitions for a wheat checkoff program in the state. The proposal calls for a 1.5 cent checkoff per bushel of wheat sold.

In an effort to forge relationships and increase export sales of agricultural products, the Illinois Department of Agriculture hosted 31 international buyers from nine countries as part of a four-day tour.

The Illinois Soybean Association is observing its 60th anniversary this year that will culminate with an awards banquet in November.

Working one-on-one with farmers and seeing positive changes across the landscape is what drives Aidan Walton. Walton has served farmers as a Precision Conservation Management specialist since 2021.

Richard Lyons of Harvel is the recipient of the 2024 Illinois Leopold Conservation Award.

Weeding through the alphabet soup of conservation funding opportunities — both known and unknown — is time-consuming and perhaps frustrating.

Three central Illinois farm families were honored for their conservation agriculture efforts.

A wheat-double-crop-soybean combination is a common practice in some areas of Illinois, particularly in the southern part of the state, but it can present production challenges.

The Livingston County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Women in Ag Meeting: Ideas Inc. — How to Add Conservation to Your Land will be held Aug. 6 in Pontiac.

Through the foresight of farmers campaigning for a sales tax exemption over two decades ago, biodiesel production in Illinois has increased fifteenfold.

The poultry and egg domestic and export markets have a major impact on corn and soybean prices received on the farm.

Nine years of data analysis from Illinois farms found the most profitable acres were one-pass light tillage for corn and no-till soybeans.

The Illinois Soybean Association is observing its diamond anniversary with events throughout the year.

The Illinois Soybean Association will observe its 60th anniversary with special events and commemorations throughout the year.

A statewide survey is underway by the University of Illinois to determine the extent of waterhemp resistance to Group 15 herbicides.

A generous donation of whole and lactose-free milk to local food banks will impact the lives of thousands of Illinois families.

Eric Miller grows more than corn, full-season and double-crop soybeans and wheat on his Piatt County farm.

The rising demand for higher biodiesel blends and success stories among Midwest fleets were the topics of a recent Clean Fuels Alliance America podcast.

Eliminating the information gap to help agriculture voluntarily meet the Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy goals has been a top priority for the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership.

Legislation that has bipartisan support in the Illinois General Assembly and from diverse groups was introduced this spring and awaits votes in each chamber.

This June, producers can get answers to their questions about installing edge-of-field conservation practices by connecting with farmers who have first-hand knowledge.

The farm-to-port export chain from Illinois to Oregon and beyond was the focus of a recent tour for 12 South Koreans hosted by Kansas State University’s International Grains Program.

Resiliency is important for farmers to leverage resources and technology to make their operations sustainable for future generations.

Planting soybeans earlier than what was the norm back in the day is another way to drive yield, but don’t overlook soil conditions and the forecast.

The first of three phases that move toward higher biodiesel blend sales tax exemptions was effective April 1.

The benefits of enrolling in the Precision Conservation Management program were touted during a recent “Toolshed Talk.”

The Illinois Soybean Association announced the opening of its Soy Innovation Center aimed to support and catalyze the state of Illinois’ goal to be a national leader in sustainable technology and innovation.

Top honorees in the Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts’ Soil Health Week Essay Contest presented their essays at the capitol.

The Illinois Soybean Association announced the selection of six respected crop advisers and agronomists to serve as ILSoyAdvisor Soy Envoys for the 2024 growing season.

Farmers, educators, gardeners, advocates, students and others filled the Capitol Rotunda March 6-7 to celebrate the third annual Soil Health Week.

State FFA President Thaddeus Bergschnider, Vice President Eric Wisley, Reporter Cooper Nelson, Secretary Riley Kessler and Treasurer Benjamin Bremmer are nine months through their year as state officers.

Swings in fertilizer prices have been the norm the past several years, swayed primarily by global market issues.

Thirteen enterprising graduate students researching soybean topics at universities across Illinois exhibited their innovative projects during the Illinois Soybean Association’s recent Soybean Summit.

A guidebook for farmers, agricultural advisers and conservation professionals seeking in-depth information on carbon markets has been published by American Farmland Trust.

The alphabet soup of diverse conservation funding for farmers was the focus of one of the breakout sessions during the recent Soybean Summit.

A trio of farmers tackled issues ranging from soil management to grain marketing during a panel discussion at the Illinois Soybean Association’s Soybean Summit.

The Illinois Soybean Association, together with Illinois’ other commodity and agriculture organizations, is once again calling for nominations to the Illinois 20 Under 40 Awards.

A proposal that has the potential to impact most future pesticide applications is in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency draft stage. EPA’s proposal aims at protecting federal endangered species against potential impacts of herbicide applications.

The Illinois Soybean Association has launched an effort to develop an on-farm trial network to assess and evaluate production practices.

The Illinois Soybean Association announced the first cohort of mentees from Illinois Central College in East Peoria for the Growing Careers in Ag mentorship experience launch for the spring 2024 semester.

The Illinois Pork Producers Association is leading a call to members of the Illinois congressional delegation for a legislative remedy to state-by-state livestock production requirements.

Illinois farmers can receive incentive payments for cover crops planted in 2023 by enrolling in Farmers for Soil Health by Feb. 28.

The second annual Illinois Ag Retail Survey is underway to collect data on nutrient management practices.