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SOYBEAN WEEKLY UPDATE - May 17, 2013 (5-16-2013)
“Show Us Your Mud” Facebook Photo Contest
Record-setting rains and flooding have delayed planting for a majority of the state, but ISA is making the best out of the messy conditions via social media. If you aren’t letting the rain stop you from planting, visit ISA’s Facebook page and submit your muddiest picture from the field for a chance to win a $25 biodiesel coupon. Whether of your truck, tractor, boots or yourself, the five photos receiving the most votes before Memorial Day, May 27, will win a voucher for $25 off the purchase of biodiesel blended at B2 or higher. Check back each day and vote for your favorite; one vote per Facebook user per day.

SOYBEAN WEEKLY UPDATE - May 10, 2013 (5-9-2013)
Collaborate with Stakeholders, Farmers on Transportation Solutions
Register now for the second annual Export Transportation Summit, June 13, 2013, at University of St. Francis in Joliet, Ill. The one-day event is funded by the Illinois soybean checkoff and will continue conversations ISA is leading to improve infrastructure. The agenda will explore ways farmers, transporters and other industry partners can collaboratively overcome transportation infrastructure roadblocks and improve the competitiveness of Illinois soy globally. Learn more and register here.

SOYBEAN WEEKLY UPDATE - May 3, 2013 (5-2-2013)
Collaborate with Stakeholders, Farmers on Transportation Solutions
Register now for the second annual Export Transportation Summit, June 13, 2013, at University of St. Francis in Joliet, Ill. The one-day event is funded by the Illinois soybean checkoff and will continue conversations ISA is leading to improve infrastructure. The agenda will explore ways farmers, transporters and other industry partners can collaboratively overcome transportation infrastructure roadblocks and improve the competitiveness of Illinois soy globally. Learn more and register here.

SOYBEAN WEEKLY UPDATE - April 26, 2013 (4-26-2013)
ISA Challenges Farmers to Hit 100 Bushels
With advancements in research and management techniques proving that higher soybean yields can be attained by optimizing management practices, ISA urges this year’s Yield Challenge participants to utilize the information and prove higher yields are possible in Illinois. The “100 Bushel Challenge” works as an add-on option to the annual checkoff-funded Yield Challenge, and the registered contestant who surpasses the goal by the highest number of bushels above 100 will be awarded $5,000. Checkoff-funded resources are designed to help farmers break their own yield barriers through better management and attention to best production practices, and include:

SOYBEAN WEEKLY UPDATE - April 19, 2013 (4-18-2013)
ISA Transportation Summit to Discuss Solutions
Register now for the second annual Export Transportation Summit, to be held June 13, 2013, at University of St. Francis in Joliet, Ill. The one-day event is funded by the Illinois soybean checkoff and will continue conversations ISA is leading to improve transportation infrastructure. The agenda will focus on finding ways farmers, transporters and other industry partners can collaboratively overcome transportation infrastructure roadblocks and improve the competitiveness of Illinois soy globally. For the full agenda and to register for the event, visit www.summit.ilsoy.org.

SOYBEAN WEEKLY UPDATE - April 12, 2013 (4-12-2013)
Have a Say in Soybean Policy: Join the Illinois Soybean Growers
Just because you contribute to the Illinois soybean checkoff does not mean you belong to Illinois Soybean Growers. Soybean checkoff dollars cannot be used to fund legislative efforts. ISA depends on dues-paying members to support soybean grower political activities. Learn more about how to join here.

SOYBEAN WEEKLY UPDATE - April 5, 2013 (4-4-2013)
Illinois Soybean Farmers Collaborate During Argentine Study Mission
A group of Illinois soybean farmers was in Argentina recently to better understand the global soybean market and collaborate on issues of mutual concern. The mission was part of ISA's overall efforts to focus on Illinois and U.S. market access. The goals were to exchange information of mutual benefit regarding operations and investments and to collaborate on common challenges with the environment, sustainability, production and production research. The group had open discussions and created relationships for identifying future areas of interest as they learned about the business and social culture of Argentina. Trip participants included ISA directors Bill Wykes, Yorkville, Ill.; Bill Raben, Ridgway, Ill.; Ross Prough, Greenfield, Ill.; Don Guinnip, Marshall, Ill.; and ISA CEO Craig Ratajczyk.

SOYBEAN WEEKLY UPDATE - March 29, 2013 (3-28-2013)
ISA Believes 100-Bushel Soybeans Within Reach
ISA challenges farmers to set a goal of reaching 100 bushels of soybean production per acre this year. By implementing management practices, products and technology validated through checkoff-funded research dedicated to enhancing soybean yields, significant yield increases are possible. The “100 Bushel Challenge” works as an add-on option to the 2013 Yield Challenge, and the farmer with the greatest yield to surpass 100 bushels per acre will be awarded $5,000. Online registration begins April 15. Complete details, including information about how the program works and registration forms, are found here. Interested participants also may call 888-826-4011 or email yieldchallenge@ilsoy.org.

SOYBEAN WEEKLY UPDATE - March 22, 2013 (3-21-2013)
Add your Voice for Soy and Have a Say in the 2013 Legislative Agenda
If you want to have a say in how state and federal legislation affects your farm in 2013, you need to add your Voice for Soy. Farmer involvement is crucial and easy. First, go to Voice for Soy and register as an advocate. Then, when action is critical, you will receive a simple email with a link to respond. Register today and speak up about the matters that affect your farm, freedom to operate and profitability.

SOYBEAN WEEKLY UPDATE - March 15, 2013 (3-14-2013)
Watch Biodiesel Video. Get Pumped Up.
If you can’t attend upcoming industry trade shows to visit the new biodiesel display, the animated component of the Illinois soybean checkoff-funded “Get Pumped Up!” On Biodiesel campaign is available on ISA’s YouTube channel. The two-minute animation tells the story of biodiesel in the U.S. and Illinois while sharing how the renewable fuel benefits soybean farmers, diesel customers, the economy and the environment. The video is part of the campaign’s display at trade shows and events and continuously plays on a monitor mounted in the display’s middle panel. Watch the video here.