Regulatory, legislative, non-governmental and consumer efforts affect Illinois soybean market access. With support from members and SoyConnect partners, ISA advocates for traditional entry to overseas markets and freedom to operate.

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Although Illinois exports almost half its soybeans each year, a large portion of the soybean crop is consumed by animals and fish in the form of soybean meal. Learn more and support animal agriculture and aquaculture in Illinois.

Illinois soybeans are used as an ingredient in a diverse group of biobased products, ranging from soy biodiesel to resins to spray foam insulation to lubricants. All of these products reduce our dependence on foreign oil and create new markets for soybeans.

If you are buying or selling soybeans or soy-based products, ISA offers an abundance of information and resources to promote the Illinois soybean industry and all of the economic benefits it brings not only to our state but the entire country.

With profit more important than ever, ISA has a number of research and other programs designed to help soybean farmers get information they need to maximize profitability.

Because Illinois soybean farmers serve consumers across our state, nation and world, ISA strives to educate the public -- students, families and other customers -- on the value of this industry.

Illinois soybeans are an unsurpassed sustainability success story, benefiting people and industries around the world through social, economic and environmental advancements.

Illinois offers many advantages through the abundant river, railway and highway access, but the state's aging transportation infrastructure increasingly threatens Illinois' soybean industry.