Press Releases

ISA Launches Pod to Plate Curriculum (6-21-2010)
The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) recently unveiled a new comprehensive Pod to Plate curriculum that was created for children in fourth through eighth grades. Pod to Plate includes an educational website as well as related materials for teachers to use. Funded by the soybean checkoff, Pod to Plate will enable educators to teach children about soybeans as they are produced, transported and processed into food and other uses, including aquaculture and soy biodiesel. Throughout the summer, ISA will be presenting Pod to Plate to teachers at educators' workshops throughout the state.

ISA Seeks Leaders for Soy Ambassadors Program (7-23-2010)
Application Deadline Extended to August 1, 2010! The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) is now recruiting farmers for the Soy Ambassadors Leadership Program. Created for those who want to take an active role in the soybean industry, the program is targeted toward soybean farmers interested in sharpening their leadership skills. By becoming a Soy Ambassador, participants gain expertise, exposure and a global perspective while having the opportunity to travel abroad and learn new skills at no cost to them.

ISA Supports ASA Biodiesel Campaign (4-26-2010)
As Illinois soybeans farmers spend time planting this year's crop, the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) is joining the American Soybean Association (ASA) and encouraging them to make calls this week

Planting Prompts Soybean Growers to Commit Their Crop to Nourishing Children (4-9-2010)
Simple Process to Support World Soy Foundation’s Acre Challenge As soybean growers put seeds in the ground this spring, they are also taking action to ensure their crop nourishes hungry children. Farmers are giving the value of an acre of soybeans to the World Soy Foundation’s Acre Challenge. The process is simple even though many of the children are thousands of miles away in developing countries.

Resource Added to Soybean Checkoff Web Site (2-16-2010)
A Biotechnology Library on www.unitedsoybean.org has recently been added to the “Programs” section. This resource provides references, facts and research on biotechnology, an important tool in helping U.S. farmers increase productivity.

Soy Touted as Great Source for Green Products (7-26-2010)
Soy Foam and Soy Insulation Become More Popular
For many years, the soybean has been considered environmentally friendly due to its sustainability, but its already-green list of uses has grown even longer. Now, the “miracle bean” is being touted as a resource for a variety of earth-friendly products, including couch cushions, mattresses and building insulation.

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,

Your Help Is Needed to Save the Biodiesel Tax Incentive (12-14-2009)
Please contact your Congressional offices immediately to stress the vital importance of enacting an extension of the biodiesel tax credit before Congress adjourns.

ISA’s 2010 Research Report Now Available! (7-26-2010)
The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) has developed “Ideas That Elevate" the 2010 Research Report that provides farmers with an update on the latest checkoff-funded research.

2010 Summer Research Tour (6-2-2010)
Just announced... this year's research tour agenda. Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at University of Illinois in Champaign/Urbana and Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale.

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.

Illinois Soybean Association Launches Three New Websites (1-20-2010)
The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) recently launched three new websites powered by a new content management system (CMS) that enables interactivity on a whole new level.