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.

Is Improved Rural Illinois Transportation in the Future?

Is Improved Rural Illinois Transportation in the Future?

By Mike Levin, senior director of government affairs

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09.21.20

Harvest Highlights Illinois’ Critical Infrastructure Issues

Harvest Highlights Illinois’ Critical Infrastructure Issues

Efficient delivery begins on our farms with well-maintained equipment and an eye on safety.

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09.21.20

Illinois Soybean Producers Focus on the Future

Illinois Soybean Producers Focus on the Future

Every few years, a healthy organization takes a close look at its direction and adjusts for the future. The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) recently did just that.

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09.17.20

Conservation on rented farmland: a payoff worth investing in

Conservation on rented farmland: a payoff worth investing in

Our Illinois farmland is some of the richest and most productive in the country and world, and we continue to enhance our land. While we’re certainly lucky to have tremendous soil in our backyards, it comes with responsibilities to serve the land and employ soil health practices.

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08.20.20

Consider livestock feed value when selecting soybean varieties

Consider livestock feed value when selecting soybean varieties

When our soybeans don’t meet the needs of international customers and their own livestock industries, these buyers go elsewhere in search of amino acid sources. On a global scale, there are billions of dollars in soybean revenue at stake.

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07.15.20

Difference Makers: Illinois Farm Families

Difference Makers: Illinois Farm Families

Illinois Farm Families (IFF) is a consumer engagement program representing all Illinois farmers through several state commodity groups. As a unified voice, IFF makes a greater impact with its consumer audience than these organizations would be able to do on their own.

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07.14.20

A New Normal for Illinois Ag

A New Normal for Illinois Ag

By John Lumpe, CEO, Illinois Soybean Association

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07.14.20

Here Come the Helpers

Here Come the Helpers

With the support of technological advancement, mind-bending science, shared vision casting, and an uncompromising commitment to collaboration, the Illinois ag community is showing up in big ways to say yes to the plea of neighbors and the nation.

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07.13.20

Protection can Reduce Rejection

Protection can Reduce Rejection

During these uncertain times, farmers are doing all they individually can to try and produce a crop while battling weather, low prices and the unknown impact of a pandemic on future soybean demand.

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07.13.20

COVID-19 Accentuates Our Interdependence

COVID-19 Accentuates Our Interdependence

As draining as this time has been, COVID-19 has accentuated our interdependence. The impact of a pandemic on the ag industry structure underscores the value of our partnerships.

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07.13.20

Back to my roots serving soybean farmers

Back to my roots serving soybean farmers

For a city boy from Columbus, Ohio, one of life’s greatest surprises has been discovering that my passion is working on behalf of soybean farmers.

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06.17.20

CCA Soy Envoys Provide Soybean-Savvy Insights for Illinois Growers

CCA Soy Envoys Provide Soybean-Savvy Insights for Illinois Growers

The CCA Soy Envoy program, funded by the Illinois Soybean Association checkoff program, helps soybean growers increase yields and profits while minimizing their environmental impact.

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05.21.20