Market Development
Trade & Exports
Illinois is a leading soybean-producing state located in the heart of farm country in the U.S. Illinois farmers raise a consistent supply of high-quality soybeans that are grown sustainably and delivered efficiently. The Illinois Soybean Association welcomes soybean, meal and oil buyers from around the world to see our soybean industry firsthand, from the Chicago Board of Trade to our fields and transportation system. Illinois soybeans offer advantages for domestic and international buyers.
Positive impacts for farmers
ISA’s Interactive Trade and Export Journey brings the Illinois soybean export journey to life in a visual and educational way in the form of an interactive world map. The map allows farmers and buyers to choose their own journey from farm to market, showcasing the different avenues Illinois soy can take once it leaves the farm, and how it ultimately gets to its destination at a domestic crush facility or international export market.
Bean There: A Trade & Exports Blog
In January, the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) traveled to Pakistan and Saudi Arabia for an immersive trade mission with the U.S. Soybean Export Council, represented
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Submitted by: Eric Woodie, ISA Trade Analyst The 2024/2025 soybean marketing year was defined by change. Shifting trade relationships, policy uncertainty and increased global competition
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Illinois Soybean Association board member Scott Gaffner recently joined a delegation of U.S. agricultural leaders traveling to China to strengthen trade relationships and explore new
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Have you ever thought about how far soy reaches across the food industry? Beyond soy milk and tofu, there is a good chance you consume
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Through conversations with farmers and meetings with industry stakeholders, this summer saw the growth of a network that spans continents.
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A small ISA delegation traveled to Jakarta, Indonesia for a week of meetings and tours offering insight into a growing market for U.S. soy.
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Each year, the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) brings U.S. Soy buyers, sellers, growers and visionaries together for the premier global industry event: SoyConnext.
While only in the office for a summer, interns play an important role in the Illinois Soybean Association. Research, outreach, and development are crucial pieces
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ISA kicked off its summer with an impactful visit from our Latin American partners through WISHH.
Resources
Check out the resources below to learn more about ISA’s efforts in the trade and exports space.