Darby Danzl

Darby DanzlOlivia Key2025-05-23T16:26:24+00:00

Regional Technical Agronomist

About

Darby Danzl is the Regional Technical Agronomist for the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA). In her role, she contributes to on-farm trials, outreach efforts and NRCS partnership responsibilities.

Darby Danzl holds a B.S. in Environmental Economics and Policy, a minor in Horticulture, and an M.S. in Crop Sciences from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her graduate research at the Crop Physiology Laboratory involved small-plot research with a focus on soil health and regenerative agricultural practices. She is passionate about advancing agricultural sustainability using science-based practices that improve soil health, increase resource efficiency, and boost long-term productivity.

Funded by the Illinois Soybean Association Checkoff Program.

Bloomington Office
1108 Trinity Lane
Bloomington, IL 61704
P: (309) 663-7692 | F: (309) 663-6981

Lombard Office
100 22nd St., Suite 102
Lombard, IL 60148

Springfield Office
217 E. Monroe, Unit 95
Springfield, IL 62701

The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) checkoff and membership programs represent more than 43,000 soybean farmers in Illinois. The checkoff funds market development, soybean production and government relations efforts, while the membership program, Illinois Soybean Growers (ISG) and the Illinois Soybean Growers PAC actively advocates for positive and impactful legislation for farmers at local, state and national levels. ISA upholds the interests of Illinois soybean farmers through promotion, advocacy, research and education with the vision of becoming a trusted partner of Illinois soybean farmers to ensure their profitability now and for future generations.