Soy Foods Cooking Competition held during the 2010 Illinois State Fair. (9-7-2010)
The National Soybean Research Laboratory (NSRL) at the University of Illinois and the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) are pleased to announce the winners of the annual Soy Foods Cooking Competition held during the 2010 Illinois State Fair.

ASA Confirms New Board members to Lead WISHH Program (8-25-2010)
The American Soybean Association (ASA) has confirmed five new members and extended the appointments of nine other soybean growers to lead ASA's World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) Program.

Illinois Farm Groups Announce “Farmer Image Campaign” At State Fair (8-17-2010)
New consumer research by a coalition of farm organizations confirms that Illinois consumers care about who produces their food, but are misinformed about the family farmers who really grow and raise the majority of food produced in Illinois.

ISA Seeking New Director of Research (8-11-2010)
The Illinois Soybean Association is seeking an experienced candidate for our Director of Research. The position will be located in Bloomington, Ill. Qualified applicants please visit Careers at www.ilfb.org to apply.

Jerseyville Farmer is ISA 2010 Environmental Stewardship Award Winner (8-5-2010)
Henry Kallal, a soybean farmer from Jerseyville, Ill., was honored today as the Illinois Soybean Association's (ISA) 2010 Excellence in Environmental Stewardship award winner. Kallal has been farming in Jersey County since 1976.

Illinois Soybean Association Applauds House for Passing Biodiesel Tax Extension (5-28-2010)
Illinois Soybean Association Applauds House for Passing Biodiesel Tax Extension Members Encourage Senate to Act Next

Illinois Soybean Association Applauds Senate for Passing Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension (3-11-2010)
The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) applauds Senate passage of H.R. 4213, the American Workers, State and Business Relief Act. This act includes retroactive a one-year extension of the biodiesel tax credit, which is vital for the biofuels industry.

Illinois Soybean Association Calls on Sen. Durbin to Put “Green Jobs” Back into the “Jobs” Bill (2-12-2010)
Illinois farmers and biodiesel industry face losing proposition after biodiesel tax credit is removed

Illinois Soybean Farmers Pleased with EPA's Favorable Biodiesel Findings (2-5-2010)
Ruling Confirms Soy Biodiesel Achieves Significant Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Biodiesel Legislation Stalls (12-21-2009)
Since federal and state legislation can increase the demand for soy biodiesel, the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) has been lobbying for the support of several rulings, especially the extension of the biodiesel tax incentive,

Bradshaw Wins IFB Distinguished Service Award (12-21-2009)
Philip E. Bradshaw, a grain and livestock producer from Griggsville, was named recipient of the 2009 Illinois Farm Bureau Distinguished Service Award -- IFB’s highest honor.

ASA Announces 2010 Committee Assignments (12-14-2009)
The American Soybean Association (ASA) has announced committee assignments for 2010, which were assigned by ASA President Rob Joslin, a soybean producer from Sidney, Ohio.

ASA President: Meeting Will Be Held As Scheduled (11-17-2009)
The following is a note to American Soybean Association (ASA) Board Members from ASA President Johnny Dodson.

ISA Promotes ASA’s 90th Anniversary Celebration (11-2-2009)
Soybean farming has changed dramatically since 1920.

ISA Seeks New Soy Ambassadors (3-18-2009)
Young soybean growers interested in sharpening their leadership skills and having the opportunity to travel abroad can apply for the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) Soy Ambassadors Leadership Program.

Soybean Farmer-Leaders Meet with Congressmen, Senators (7-27-2010)
Five Illinois Soybean Association board members from throughout the state recently met with Illinois legislators as part of the American Soybean Association (ASA) Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. July 14.

Illinois Soybean Association Supports Biodiesel Legislation, Gears Up for Farm Bill Discussions (5-12-2010)
As Illinois soybean producers head to the field this spring, Illinois Soybean Association farmer-leaders are engaged in the legislative process.

ASA Issues Biodiesel Action Alert (12-7-2009)
The biodiesel tax incentive is set to expire on December 31, 2009.

ASA Launches Online Advocacy Training Center for Growers (11-23-2009)
Last week, the American Soybean Association (ASA) unveiled its new online Advocacy Training Center that teaches basic skills and protocols for advocating farmer-friendly policy to elected officials

ISA Monitors State Legislation (10-26-2009)
There were a number of important actions during the first week of the 2009 Veto Session.