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Stories from the FieldISA secures $713K for Illinois container projectA big win for Illinois soybean farmers, an 18-month Illinois Container on Barge Shuttle Project will provide shuttle service for customers moving containerized exports like soybeans between southern and northern Illinois, giving access to the Union Pacific and BNSF rail ramps in Joliet. The grant was underwritten through support of ISA with checkoff funded research and execution in writing the proposal.
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Stories from the FieldISA explores Taiwan trade opportunities for Illinois soybeansEarlier this year ISA visited Taiwan - the sixth-largest market for U.S. soybean exports - to learn more about trade opportunities in this country. Visiting soy-based food and oil processors and manufacturers, the trade team saw and heard firsthand that demand for containerized genetically engineered (GE) soybeans continues to give Illinois an advantage over competitors.
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Stories from the FieldPioneering Soy-Based Tuna FeedThe ISA checkoff program funded breakthrough tuna feed research that shows promise for raising tuna sustainably. High global demand increases tuna value. But wild stocks are overfished, and tuna aquaculture faces feeding challenges. The video Feeding Bluefin: The Search for Sustainable Tuna Feed summarizes the research on soy protein in tuna diets.
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Meet our experts. These 24 farmers bring to the table diverse perspectives to guide our future. They are united in ISA's goal of making Illinois soybean farmers the most knowledgeable and profitable producers around the world.
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From local tools that improve operation efficiency and sustainability to state, national, and global trends impacting soybean farmers, Illinois Field & Bean provides timely, relevant information on topics that matter to you.
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A membership organization that provides advocacy in Springfield and Washington, D.C., to promote the interests of soybean farmers. Supporting initiatives include the Corporate Partnership Program and Soy Partner Pledge.
A legislative action network that makes advocacy easy for Illinois soybean farmers. Learn more about how to make your voice heard.
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Illinois is the no. 1 producer of soybeans, harvesting nearly 593 million bushels each year.