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.

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

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.

Article

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.

Article

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