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.

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

Difference Makers: Javier Garcia Gonzalez, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

Difference Makers: Javier Garcia Gonzalez, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

Adding Value to Meat in Mexico

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05.11.20

The Advocacy Seeds We Plant

The Advocacy Seeds We Plant

Even with today’s unprecedented challenges, ISG is working to see results from the advocacy seeds we have been planting the last few years to improve trade.

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05.11.20

Keeping It All in Perspective

Keeping It All in Perspective

The soybean industry will prevail. Soy protein is a bright spot of food and feed growth.</body></html>

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05.11.20

Top Soybean Summit takeaways to support your essential role

Top Soybean Summit takeaways to support your essential role

With planting season right around the corner, there’s still a lot of work for us to do. The Illinois Soybean Association checkoff program continues to provide support to your essential work.

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04.16.20

AMP up on-farm business decisions for long-term profitability

AMP up on-farm business decisions for long-term profitability

By Doug Schroeder, Chairman, Illinois Soybean Association Board of Directors

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03.19.20