Participating in leadership programs provides a variety of opportunities for farmers that include improving communication skills, learning new farming techniques and enhancing their business plans.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposes to reallocate 100% of the renewable fuel volume requirements recently waived via 29 small refinery exemptions.

The Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation announced the selection of its Leadership Program Class of 2028.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale researchers are working to design a robot and program its artificial intelligence models to detect soybean diseases before symptoms appear.

From the outside looking in, the corn looks good. However, yield monitors are telling a different story.

Soy buyers from several countries took advantage of the opportunity to see soybeans growing on an Illinois farm during a tour of Ryan Frieders’ farm.

Market development and a new farm bill continue to be among the top priorities for the Illinois Soybean Association.

It is about time for farmers to once again complete the annual Illinois Soybean Association’s Growing Concerns Survey.

Illinois Soybean Association’s Leadership, Education, Advocacy and Development program has announced its third class of participants.

Corey Lacey was named executive director of the Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council.

Content-creating moms and their families from the Chicagoland area visited farms to learn directly from farmers about how they raise livestock and grow crops on their operations.

A new study by the University of Illinois and the Illinois Soybean Association finds that Illinois farmers could see a revenue loss if the state banned glyphosate.

Blue skies and sunshine marked the perfect weather for Southern Illinois University’s Ag Field Day where a drone and artificial intelligence, some of the latest technology to sweep the farming industry, were among the star performers.

Illinois Soybean Association and Illinois Soybean Growers brought together members of the Mexican Consulate and Illinois General Assembly for a discussion highlighting the value of Illinois soybeans, strong trade relations and the impact Illinois farmers have across the world.

After undergoing a rigorous judging process, 20 farmers were identified as the Illinois Soybean Association’s fifth class of Illinois 20 Under 40 farmers.

Brad Zimmerman wrapped up a busy season of applying fungicides and foliar feeding via drone and has entered the meeting season.

The Illinois Soybean Association elected new leadership during its annual public meeting in Champaign.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the National Soybean Germplasm Collection at the University of Illinois.

Illinois Soybean Association marketing efforts were highlighted during the recent Agronomy Farm Field Day, tying together the production of a high-quality product and its relationship with global demand.

Despite the fluctuation in available funding, farmers are still encouraged to utilize the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

State and local officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the opening of Incobrasa Industries’ new facility that doubles its annual soybean processing capacity.

The Illinois Soybean Association is seeking candidates to fill an at-large director seat that recently became vacant.

Illinois Livestock Development Group recently hired Annie Hadden of Jacksonville as the organization’s director of livestock development.

A demonstration farm dedicated to farmer-focused research designed to answer real-world questions is into its sophomore year.

U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood visited the Illinois Soybean Association’s headquarters to meet with ISA leaders, staff and soybean producers to discuss biofuels and other key issues impacting farmers across the state.

In response to recent dust storms in central Illinois and across the Midwest, in-field research is underway focusing on soil conservation and production.

Strength in collaboration is the foundation for the Illinois Innovation Network, linking 15 hubs throughout the state that drive research in agriculture and other areas.

In response to The Mosaic Company’s plans to scale back domestic production, state and national soybean leaders called on the Trump administration to take action.

Rural Investment to Protect our Environment welcomed the Illinois Soybean Association to its Steering Committee.

Mark Read has been involved in his community in a variety of roles over the years, and after retiring from farming, he was able to expand his volunteer work to well beyond north-central Illinois.

A bipartisan bill passed in 2022 to promote the use of higher biodiesel blends is making a significant impact once again in 2026.

During her 30 years as a veterinarian and in academic research, Lisa Freeman learned some lessons that she’s carried throughout her career.

Several years ago the Illinois Soybean Association team started to look for ways to “move the pile” by developing new uses for the crop.

Illinois Soybean Association has selected six agronomic professionals to serve as the 2026 IL Soy Envoy class.

Greg and Janis Thoren are the recipients of the 2026 Illinois Leopold Conservation Award.

Federal and Illinois guidelines for over-the-top dicamba applications on soybeans have been set for the 2026 and 2027 growing seasons.

Farmers, researchers, academia and industry partners recently converged for the Soy Innovation Center’s second annual SpringBoard Challenge.

U.S. farmers continue to face market uncertainty and rising input costs which are being worsened by phosphate duties incurred through antidumping and countervailing investigations.

A multi-institution research team led by the University of Illinois — with sustained funding from the North Central Soybean Research Program and the Illinois Soybean Association — has developed the first pangenome for soybean cyst nematode.

Initial results of the Illinois Soybean Association On-Farm Trial Network’s first sulfur trials on 17 locations across the state were revealed at the recent Field Advisor Forum.

Results of the third annual Illinois Ag Retail Survey found conservation practices are gradually increasing across the Prairie State.

Illinois Soybean Association District 6 Director Rob Shaffer met with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins at the Commodity Classic.

Illinois Soybean Association District 6 Director Rob Shaffer has been appointed by the U.S. secretary of agriculture to serve as a director on the United Soybean Board for a three-year term.

For over 20 years, Doug Winter has been dedicated to representing and advocating on behalf of soybean growers at the state, national and international levels.

The difference between successful and less successful farming operations ultimately hinges on whether “we’re in this for the long term or short term.”

Illinois Soybean Growers hosted an Agriculture Awareness Day at the Illinois State Capitol on Feb. 18.

The Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association’s interim president got his start with the organization as an intern collecting biomass samples in cover crop fields, as well as coordinating nitrogen rate trials and anhydrous safety training.

Illinois soybean farmers are once again the top producers of soybeans in the United States.

The Illinois Soybean Board is looking for farmers interested in filling one of Illinois’ director positions with the United Soybean Board.

A common practice of adding an insecticide with a fungicide application at R3 is likely missing its mark with no return-on-investment, according to researchers.