http://www.ilsoy.org ISA Media Center Thu, 17 May 2012 02:25:32 CST en-us http://www.ilsoy.org/rss/rss.gif http://www.ilsoy.org 90 36 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1593 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1593 Press Release "One of the goals I hope to see accomplished is that we continue to educate Illinois soybean producers more about what we are doing with checkoff dollars and where we are going. There is still much to know." Fri, 11 May 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1594 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1594 Newsletter Fri, 11 May 2012 12:00:00 CST http://ilfield-bean.ilsoy.org/2012/may/ http://ilfield-bean.ilsoy.org/2012/may/ Document Click the link below to view the May 2012 issue as an online flipbook or choose to download the PDF right to your computer.... Fri, 11 May 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1592 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1592 Press Release Its Time to Add your Voice for Soy Decisions made by lawmakers in Springfield and Washington, D.C., impact your farms bottom line. Ensure your voice is heard when decisions are made. Join Voice for Soy, ISAs online legislative action center, and become an effective advocate for Illinois agricul... Thu, 10 May 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1591 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1591 Document Find out what the ISA Soy Leader Task Force is, including who would make a good Soy Leader, the benefits of participating and how you can get involved.... Wed, 09 May 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1586 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1586 Press Release Its Time to Add your Voice for Soy Decisions made by lawmakers in Springfield and Washington, D.C., impact your farms bottom line. Ensure your voice is heard when decisions are made. Join Voice for Soy, ISAs online legislative action center, and become an effective advocate for Illinois agricul... Thu, 03 May 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1585 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1585 Press Release The second year of a scientifically valid research study designed to evaluate and quantify the benefits of sustainable agriculture is underway with 85 Illinois soybean growers. The study is funded, in part, by the Illinois soybean checkoff.... Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news6243.html http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news6243.html Press Release Average row spacing in Illinois soybean fields has increased over the past decade after narrowing for several decades before that, according to University of Illinois crop sciences professor Emerson Nafziger.... Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news6241.html http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news6241.html Press Release Like corn, soybean planting has had an unusually early start in Illinois this year, with some of the crop planted before April 1 and 5 percent planted by April 22. Was this early planting advisable?... Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1579 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1579 Press Release Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) farmer leaders announce the launch of Voice for Soy, a new online legislative action center. Voice for Soy was created to boost ISA's legislative efforts by activating Illinois farmers into effective advocates.... Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:00:00 CST http://documents.ilsoy.org/marketplace/soyillinois/ http://documents.ilsoy.org/marketplace/soyillinois/ Document This booklet provides information on supply, access and demand as well as historical data on soybean production in Illinois, protein and oil levels and crush capacity.... Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1581 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1581 Press Release Voice for Soy Gives Farmers New Legislative Action Opportunity When pending legislation could affect Illinois or U.S. agriculture, it is crucial that farmers organize and reach out to legislators. Illinois soybean farmers are encouraged to join Voice for Soy, ISAs new online legislative action c... Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1582 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1582 Press Release Each day Illinois farmers delay soybean planting can negatively affect yields, according to the latest University of Illinois research. Funded by the Illinois soybean checkoff and conducted at six sites throughout Illinois, researchers found the highest yields came from early plantings -- about mid... Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1578 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1578 Press Release Nine urban moms may be Illinois most unlikely soybean farmers this year. These Illinois Farm Families Field Moms, Chicago-area moms who have been touring Illinois farms to get their food questions answered, will be growing soybeans in their backyards and on their patios. Part of the Field Moms Acre ... Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1577 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1577 Press Release Illinois Soybean Farmers to Address Market Access, Sustainability in Europe Maintaining and expanding market access for Illinois soybeans is one of the priorities of the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) and Illinois soybean checkoff. A small group of Illinois soybean farmer leaders and other i... Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1575 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1575 Press Release The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) recently announced the high school and college team winners of the soybean checkoff-supported 2011 Yield Challenge. Gallatin County High School's FFA chapter from Junction, Ill., earned first place in the high school division, with second place going to the He... Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1576 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1576 Press Release Improving and expanding Illinois transportation infrastructure is critical for the continued growth and long-term competitiveness of the state's soybean farmers. Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) farmer leaders hope two state applications to receive Federal Transportation Investment Generating Eco... Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1571 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1571 Press Release Maintaining and expanding market access for Illinois soybeans is one of the priorities of the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) and Illinois soybean checkoff. A small group of Illinois soybean farmer leaders and other industry stakeholders will be in Europe, April 23-26, to address critical market... Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1572 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1572 Press Release Petitions are available for growers interested in running for open director positions with the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA). Petitions can be obtained from the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA), local University of Illinois Extension offices and the ISA office in Bloomington, Ill.... Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1573 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1573 Newsletter Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1574 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1574 Press Release "Other soybean farmers should consider serving on the board to learn more about how checkoff dollars are invested. We need more grassroots involvement." Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1570 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1570 Press Release Yield Challenge Signup Deadline is April 15 ISA leaders encourage any Illinois soybean farmer interested in achieving higher yields and profit potential to sign up for the 2012 Yield Challenge before the April 15 registration deadline. Established by ISA and funded by the Illinois soybean checko... Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1569 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1569 Press Release A recently completed study funded by the Illinois soybean checkoff says that a river container-on-barge (COB) shuttle program is not only feasible, but it also offers Illinois soybean growers biodiesel opportunities and more access to international markets.... Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1565 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1565 Press Release University of Illinois crop sciences professor Emerson Nafziger says that almost nothing about the spring of 2012 in Illinois has been normal. Rainfall was below average over most of the state, with March temperatures breaking records on a record number of days. For now, the focus should be on getti... Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1564 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1564 Press Release Study Confirms Illinois Animal Ag's Solid Economic Impact An updated study about the contribution of animal agriculture to Illinois economy shows the industry continues to serve as an economic engine in both rural and urban areas. The production sector contributes $3.5 billion of total impact an... Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1563 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1563 Press Release Registration Deadline Approaching Fast The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) is encouraging any Illinois soybean grower interested in achieving higher yields and profit potential to sign up for the 2012 Yield Challenge before the April 15 registration deadline. Established by ISA and funded by the... Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1562 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1562 Press Release ISA Evaluates Cuban Market Potential Illinois soybean farmers are losing market share in Cuba to competitors who are geographically more distant. In 2006, the U.S. had more than 75 percent of the market share of Cuba's soybean meal and oil imports. Today, Brazil has more than 75 percent. ISA dir... Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkHY84CpGAI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkHY84CpGAI Video Watch the introductory remarks from the 2012 Illinois Soybean Summit, featuring ISA Chairman Matt Hughes and ISA Director Ross Prough, who explains how the Yield Challenge has helped him boost his own soybean yields.... Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qD1X6xwrQ7Y http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qD1X6xwrQ7Y Video Watch the opening keynote from the 2012 Illinois Soybean Summit, presented by John Baize, president of John C. Baize & Associates, titled "Outlook for Soybeans: Will Global Demand Keep Rising?"... Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flP38zoz8yw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flP38zoz8yw Video Watch ISA Director of Strategic Research Dan Davidson's presentation from the 2012 Illinois Soybean Summit, Part 1 of the Yield Challenge Review and Results segment.... Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neuhdIWyrXo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neuhdIWyrXo Video Watch Yield Challenge Coordinator Jim Nelson's presentation from the 2012 Illinois Soybean Summit, Part 2 of the Yield Challenge Review and Results segment.... Sun, 25 Mar 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajlGJQJvajY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajlGJQJvajY Video Watch the Yield Challenge Roundtable discussion for the Northern Region from the 2012 Illinois Soybean Summit.... Sat, 24 Mar 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5ep0q6Po2g http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5ep0q6Po2g Video Watch the Yield Challenge Roundtable discussion for the Central Region from the 2012 Illinois Soybean Summit.... Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gVTsupfHWA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gVTsupfHWA Video Watch Orthman Manufacturing Regional Agronomist Dennis Neffendorf's presentation from the 2012 Illinois Soybean Summit, titled "Better Production with Strip Tillage."... Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1549 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1549 Press Release Check Crop Insurance Coverage Before Planting Early Unseasonably warm, dry weather may have farmers thinking about planting crops earlier than usual. Brian Frieden, USDAs Risk Management Agency director for the Springfield Region, reminds producers that crops planted before the earliest planting... Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kTAqE8QDCI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kTAqE8QDCI Video Watch World Soil Solutions representative Allen Williams' presentation from the 2012 Illinois Soybean Summit, titled "Utilization and Benefits of Soil Microbial Biologicals in Row Crop Production."... Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5AjrtJT1-4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5AjrtJT1-4 Video Watch Stoller Enterprises Director of Research Albert Liptay's presentation from the 2012 Illinois Soybean Summit, titled "Foliar Feeding and Stimulating Soybean Productivity."... Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhb6jZbilKg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhb6jZbilKg Video Watch Advanced Biological Marketing Regional Manager Vince Wertman's presentation from the 2012 Illinois Soybean Summit, titled "Agronomic Aspects of Inoculation."... Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1547 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1547 Document The ISA Annual Report provides farmers with updates on how their Illinois soybean checkoff funds and membership dollars were invested throughout the year, including an update on 13 new target areas.... Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1548 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1548 Document Get up to date on all the latest Illinois soybean checkoff-funded research!... Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGQnX1C5BwE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGQnX1C5BwE Video Watch Bayer CropScience Technical Service Representative Daren Bohannan's presentation from the 2012 Illinois Soybean Summit, titled "Practicing Zero Tolerance in a Weed Resistant World."... Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIq9vTS_-pc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIq9vTS_-pc Video Watch Southern Illinois University Carbondale professor and researcher Bryan Young's presentation from the 2012 Illinois Soybean Summit, titled "Proactive Weed Management a Must for High Yield Soybeans."... Sat, 17 Mar 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1546 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1546 Press Release The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) hosted nearly 400 soybean farmers, agronomists and agribusiness representatives at the first-ever Illinois Soybean Summit on March 9. Built around the theme of "Reaching Beyond Yield Obstacles," the Summit was established as a platform for sharing ideas, practi... Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1542 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1542 Press Release Both new market and humanitarian assistance opportunities exist for Illinois soybeans and soy products in parts of Central America. That was the conclusion drawn by Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) directors Dan Farney, soybean farmer from Morton, Ill., and Doug Winter, soybean farmer from Mill S... Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:00:00 CST http://ilfield-bean.ilsoy.org/2012/mar/ http://ilfield-bean.ilsoy.org/2012/mar/ Document Click the link below to view the March 2012 issue as an online flipbook or choose to download the PDF right to your computer.... Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1544 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1544 Newsletter Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1545 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1545 Press Release "We need to work on areas that influence the most change. The board has elections this year, and I hope more farmers will take an interest in how their checkoff dollars are spent." Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1528 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1528 Presentation A two-year Yield Challenge participant, Prough explained how effective the program has been in boosting his soybean yields.... Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1529 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1529 Presentation Baize's discussion examined "Outlook for Soybeans: Will Global Demand Keep Rising?"... Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1530 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1530 Presentation Yield Challenge Coordinator Jim Nelson and ISA Director of Strategic Research Dan Davidson presented findings and results from the 2011 program year.... Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:00:00 CST