About ISA | Illinois Soybean Association

The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) checkoff and membership programs represent more than 43,000 soybean farmers in Illinois. The checkoff funds market development and utilization efforts while the membership program supports the government relations interests of Illinois soybean farmers at the local, state, and national level, through the Illinois Soybean Growers (ISG). ISA upholds the interests of Illinois soybean producers through promotion, advocacy, and education with the vision of becoming a market leader in sustainable soybean production and profitability.

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Proactive Actions with Financials

Proactive Actions with Financials

With the busy world we live in now, and the seemingly constant barrage of changes and challenges being thrown at us, it is often easy to deviate from the basic tactics of managing your

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06.16.22

Washington D.C. Ag. Update

Washington D.C. Ag. Update

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03.04.22

How to Evaluate Your Capital Stack for Worthwhile Advantages

How to Evaluate Your Capital Stack for Worthwhile Advantages

Understanding the true cost of capital: Why cheaper capital isn’t always better

Article

02.22.22

Tips for Combatting High Production Costs in the New Year

Tips for Combatting High Production Costs in the New Year

Supply chain issues, increased input costs, labor challenges, and rising interest rates are all threats to profitability in 2022.

Article

01.17.22

Takeaways on Infrastructure Bill and Potential Build Back Better Plan: Impacts for Soy Producers

Takeaways on Infrastructure Bill and Potential Build Back Better Plan: Impacts for Soy Producers

President Biden recently signed into law the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill that has been stalled in Congress for several months. Read this summary of the tax provisions included in that bill that could impact soybean farmers.

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11.19.21

A Check on 2021 Can Ease Farm Decisions for 2022

A Check on 2021 Can Ease Farm Decisions for 2022

With the fourth quarter of 2021 already in progress, now is a great time to perform an overall financial check-up for your business.

Article

11.03.21

The Coming Changes to the Tax Code: What They Mean for You and Your Farm

The Coming Changes to the Tax Code: What They Mean for You and Your Farm

In this webinar, Brian Kuehl and Beth Swanson look at the status of negotiations on Capitol Hill surrounding proposed changes to the tax code and will detail the tax changes proposed by the Biden Administration and the Democrats in the House of Representatives.

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10.12.21

The Frieders Family

The Frieders Family

In this first video in the series, Ryan Frieders, a seventh-generation farmer from Waterman, Illinois, and his family share their story.

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04.13.21

The Emericks

The Emericks

In this second video of four, Betsey Emerick, a "two-way" fifth generation farmer from Vandalia, Illinois, and her brother share their family's story.

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04.13.21

The Gaffner Family

The Gaffner Family

In this third video in the series, Scott Gaffner, a farmer from Greenville, Illinois, and his family share the story of their centennial, multigenerational farm.

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04.13.21

The Willard Family

The Willard Family

In this fourth and final video, Brock Willard, a fifth-generation soybean, corn, and hog farmer in Griggsville, Illinois, and his family share their story.

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04.13.21

ISA Partners: Ready to Grow. Ready to Lead.

ISA Partners: Ready to Grow. Ready to Lead.

ISA Joins forces with multiple groups across a diverse spectrum of issues.

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07.09.19