Welcome to Bean There, the Market Development Blog from the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA). Dive in to discover where we travel, what we accomplish, and who we are. Explore how meetings and conferences play a crucial role in our work by connecting us with industry representatives, key trade partners, global soy buyers, and many others.
April 2, 2026
Several ISA farmer leaders and staff recently spent a week on the ground in Southeast Asia connecting with customers, industry leaders and partners across the value chain.
March 23, 2026
When you think about soybeans, fish probably are not the first thing that comes to mind. Yet, after recently attending the Soy Aquaculture Alliance (SAA)
March 16, 2026
ISA’s Soy Innovation Center invests in ideas that turn Illinois soy into new products, new industries and new opportunities.
February 10, 2026
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
January 22, 2026
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
November 13, 2025
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