http://www.ilsoy.org ISA Media Center Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:42:02 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=1501 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1501 Press Release Apply to See the Checkoff in Action for Yourself Illinois soybean farmers can apply for the United Soybean Boards (USB) See for Yourself (SFY) program. The free program will enable 10 U.S. soybean farmers to witness for themselves how soybeans are used in animal feed at home and abroad, in biodies... Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1500 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1500 Press Release An Illinois soybean and livestock producer and secretary of the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) last week was elected president of the Illinois Livestock Development Group (ILDG). Rob Shaffer, El Paso, Ill., believes the position will help soybean farmers strengthen ties with their number one cu... Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1497 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1497 Press Release The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) along with industry partners, Monsanto, Dow AgroSciences and BASF, will host three Illinois Weed Resistance Preparedness Training meetings next month. ISA and its partners want to help soybean farmers around the state prepare, defend and defeat the growing thr... Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1498 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1498 Press Release The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) took top honors at the Region IV Best of National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) Awards. NAMA is the premier association for agri-marketing and agri-business professionals. The competition celebrates the best work in agricultural communications.... Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1499 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1499 Document This brochure provides information about agro-terrorism, including indicators, signs and symptoms of illnesses, and how to report suspicious activities.... Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1496 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1496 Press Release Inaugural Illinois Soybean Summit Focuses on Increasing Yields, Profitability ISA is hosting the first-ever Illinois Soybean Summit, "Reaching Beyond Yield Obstacles," at Illinois State University's Bone Student Center on March 9, 2012. The conference, which is funded in part by the Illinois soyb... Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1493 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1493 Press Release The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) is hosting the first-ever Illinois Soybean Summit, "Reaching Beyond Yield Obstacles," at Illinois State University's Bone Student Center on March 9, 2012. This conference -- funded in part by the Illinois soybean checkoff -- will encourage participants in the s... Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1494 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1494 Newsletter Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1495 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1495 Press Release "We can grow all the soybeans we want, but it won't do much good if we do not have solid market opportunities. We are cultivating what opportunities are over the horizon with what we currently have on the ground." Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1491 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1491 Document This informative flyer contains the names and contact information for ISA staff and board members, as well as persons involved in national soybean organizations.... Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1492 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1492 Press Release ISA Seeks Soybean Farmers Interested in At-Large Director Positions ISA is making notice that applications are available for farmers interested in becoming candidates for at-large director positions representing the Illinois Soybean Program Operating Board (ISPOB) and ISA. Two of the six at-larg... Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1481 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1481 Press Release As sustainability requirements emerge at home and abroad, the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) is monitoring potential sustainability certifications or standards, and planning to educate producers on why sustainability is gaining importance for Illinois farms.... Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1482 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1482 Press Release ISA Seeks Soybean Farmers Interested in At-Large Director Positions The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) is making notice that applications are available for farmers interested in becoming candidates for at-large director positions representing the Illinois Soybean Program Operating Board (ISPOB... Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1483 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1483 Press Release The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) is making notice that applications are available for farmers interested in becoming candidates for at-large director positions representing the Illinois Soybean Program Operating Board (ISPOB) and ISA. Two of the six at-large director terms will expire on July... Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:00:00 CST http://ilfield-bean.ilsoy.org/2012/jan/ http://ilfield-bean.ilsoy.org/2012/jan/ Document Click the link below to view the January 2012 issue as an online flipbook or choose to download the PDF right to your computer.... Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1479 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1479 Press Release Apply to See the Checkoff in Action for Yourself Illinois soybean farmers can apply for the United Soybean Board's (USB) See for Yourself (SFY) program. The free program will enable 10 U.S. soybean farmers to witness for themselves how soybeans are used in animal feed at home and abroad, in biodi... Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1477 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1477 Press Release The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) announces it has joined the steering committee of Field to Market, the Keystone Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture.... Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1478 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1478 Press Release ISA to Host Strategic Soy Transportation Solutions Focus GroupISA will host a strategic intermodal and multimodal soy transportation solutions focus group, January 17, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Peoria. Participants will be invited to share perspe... Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1475 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1475 Press Release 2011 Soybean Data Now Available Via VIPS Illinois soybean protein and oil data for 2011 are available through the Varietal Information Program for Soybeans (VIPS). Soybean farmers can use the latest data to identify varieties that deliver the highest oil and protein content in their areas, along Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1472 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1472 Press Release With best management practices already under way, Illinois soybean farmers are well-positioned to meet the requirements of new Federal rules to improve on-farm nutrient efficiency and water quality, according to Illinois Soybean Association Sustainability Vice Chairman Ron Moore.... Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1473 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1473 Press Release The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) is inviting the state's soybean farmers -- and others vested in the Illinois soybean industry -- to take an active role in the future of Illinois agriculture by giving the gift of ISA membership. Available at a special, discounted holiday rate of $145 through J... Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1474 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1474 Document The ISA Annual Report provides soybean growers and others involved in the Illinois soybean industry with updates on how Illinois soybean checkoff funds and membership dollars were invested throughout the year.... Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:00:00 CST http://ilfield-bean.ilsoy.org/2011/dec/ http://ilfield-bean.ilsoy.org/2011/dec/ Document Click the link below to view the December 2011 issue as an online flipbook or choose to download the PDF right to your computer.... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1469 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1469 Press Release Illinois soybean protein and oil data for 2011 is available now through the Varietal Information Program for Soybeans (VIPS). Soybean growers can use the latest data to identify the varieties that deliver the highest oil and protein content in their areas, along with high yields, the Illinois Soybea... Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1470 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1470 Press Release Today, the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) announced the results of the 2011 Yield Challenge. The 14 winning teams, and all of the other growers who participated, not only deserve recognition for their outstanding achievements but also for the way they embraced this opportunity to exchange ideas ... Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1468 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1468 Press Release ISA Applauds Illinois Legislators' Support for Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension ISA applauded this week the Illinois General Assembly for passing a tax package that extends the biodiesel tax credit for five years, until 2018. The tax credit was previously due to expire at the end of 2013. ISA l... Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1462 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1462 Newsletter Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1463 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1463 Press Release "If we are able to help farmers improve profitability with soybeans, that would be a huge benefit." Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1464 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1464 Press Release Last year, the University of Illinois soybean breeding program released five new soybean varieties for commercialization through licensing, all of which include resistance to soybean aphids and soybean cyst nematode.... Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1465 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1465 Press Release Crop prices are heading to year-end on a weak note. Soybean prices are well below the level at the start of the year and at the lowest level since early October 2010. The USDA's monthly report of U.S. and world supply and consumption prospects, released on December 9, underscores the reasons for the... Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1466 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1466 Press Release BLOOMINGTON, IL December 13, 2011 The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) today applauded the Illinois General Assembly for passing a tax package that extends the biodiesel tax credit for five years, until 2018. The tax credit was previously due to expire at the end of 2013. ISA led support for t... Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1467 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1467 Press Release ISA Applauds Illinois Legislators' Support for Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension ISA today applauded the Illinois General Assembly for passing a tax package that extends the biodiesel tax credit for five years, until 2018.... Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1460 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1460 Press Release ISA Pleased with Illinois House Passage of Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension ISA today applauded the Illinois House for passing legislation (SB 397), which extends the biodiesel tax credit for five years, until 2018.... Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1461 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1461 Press Release BLOOMINGTON, ILL December 12, 2011 ISA today applauded the Illinois House for passing legislation (SB 397), which extends the biodiesel tax credit for five years, until 2018.... Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1459 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1459 Press Release New Soybean Variety Data Now Available Data from 2011 are now available through the Varietal Information Program for Soybeans (VIPS) to help soybean growers select the highest-yielding, most disease-resistant and highest oil and protein content soybean varieties for next year. Through Illinois soy... Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1457 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1457 Document If you or your organization is interested in serving as a team or promotional sponsor for the 2012 Yield Challenge, please complete and return this application form by April 15.... Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1458 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1458 Document If you are interested in participating in the 2012 Yield Challenge, please complete and return this interest form by April 15.... Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1456 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1456 Press Release Poultry and Livestock Add Money, Jobs to National Economy According to a recent soybean-checkoff-funded study, poultry and livestock support 1.8 million U.S. jobs and add $19 billion in tax revenue annually to the U.S. economy. The sectors increased household income by more than $4 billion during t... Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1454 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1454 Press Release Corn prices have traded in a sideways pattern since mid-October, but are currently in the lower end of the recent range. Soybean prices have trended lower over the past month, with January futures now back near the early October lows.... Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1453 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1453 Press Release Two former directors of the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Chuck Hartke and Tom Jennings, were awarded the 2011 Friend of Agriculture Award at the 2011 Illinois Commodity Conference that was held in Bloomington Tuesday, November 22.... Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1450 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1450 Press Release Illinois Soybean and Pork Producers Partner to Develop Educational Cartoon... Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1451 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1451 Press Release Economic Impact Of America's First Advanced Biofuel Biodiesel is enjoying a rebound in 2011 after two down years, and the industry can now take "all the soybean oil that Illinois soybean farmers can provide." That bullish assessment of the industry came from National Biodiesel Board Chief Executi... Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1452 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1452 Press Release Applications Available for Illinois Ag Leadership Program Applications are now being accepted for the Illinois Agricultural Leadership Program Class of 2014, which begins in the fall of 2012. The program is for men and women, ages 25-49, who are high quality candidates for the leadership program. ... Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:00:00 CST http://ilfield-bean.ilsoy.org/2011/nov/ http://ilfield-bean.ilsoy.org/2011/nov/ Document Click the link below to view the November 2011 issue as an online flipbook or choose to download the PDF right to your computer.... Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1444 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1444 Press Release The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) is calling all Illinois major crop input manufacturers, suppliers and ag retailers to take part in the 2012 Yield Challenge. This unique program - sponsored by ISA and funded by the Illinois soybean checkoff - encourages participants to test new and innovative ... Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1445 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1445 Newsletter Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1446 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1446 Press Release "This is a very important time to be involved with agriculture as we face challenges, over-regulation and hostile groups that want to change how we do business. I like to be able to monitor what goes on in Washington D.C." Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1442 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1442 Document Learn about the 2012 Yield Challenge.... Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1443 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1443 Press Release Farmers Feed US Prizes to be Awarded This summer, ISA was a leader in bringing the Farmers Feed US sweepstakes to Illinois. Through the online sweepstakes, visitors met five featured Illinois Farm Families and registered to win a years worth of free groceries. Two lucky grand prize winners have b... Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:00:00 CST http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1440 http://www.ilsoy.org/mediacenter/details.cfm?pageID=42&mediaCenterID=1440 Press Release When dealing with difficult-to-control and glyphosate-resistant weeds, growers want to make the best, most economical decisions possible. Scientists at two Illinois universities studied this issue. Their research examined the success of herbicide programs within three different cost ranges and also ... Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:00:00 CST