Explore how the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA's) team is leading innovative crop research from 438 miles up.

By IL Field & Bean Team

Learn how Dr. David Bullock works with farmers to turn numbers into on-farm results by using GPS-reliant precision agriculture technology.

By Peyton Rinkenberger, ISA Communications Intern

Agricultural drones are buzzing into action, helping producers adapt faster, work smarter and maximize every inch of their fields.

By IL Field & Bean Team

With harvest approaching, AGI urges farmers to take life-saving precautions to protect themselves and others.

By AGI

Learn about USDA's Soybean Germplasm Collection that is located at the University of Illinois.

By Ashley Rice-Haddon, ISA Content Manager

A global force with boots on the ground in all 50 U.S. states, Valent BioSciences is on a mission to reshape perceptions around biostimulants.

By IL Field & Bean Team

ISA's new Agronomy Farm is a nearly 98-acre site designed to turn checkoff-funded research into practical, field-ready insights for Illinois farmers.

By Abigail Peterson, CCA, ISA Director of Agronomy

Illinois Soy Envoy Byron Hendrix, CCA, reviews how farmers can access financial support for conservation practices on their operations.

By Byron Hendrix, CCA, IL Soy Envoy

Within the 20 agronomic research projects funded by ISA in FY26, one priority continues to stand out: conservation.

By Ashley Rice-Haddon, Lead Writer, Illinois Field & Bean Magazine

Participants in the On-Farm Trial Network provide key insights into how management decisions affect productivity and profitability.

By Darby Danzl, ISA Regional Technical Agronomist, and Stacy Zuber, Ph.D., ISA Research Data Scientist

Known as the “silent yield robber,” soybean cyst nematode (SCN) reduces yields without leaving obvious above-ground symptoms.

By Nathan Schroeder, Associate Professor, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Every year, ISA's farmer-led Board takes a careful, science-based approach to investing checkoff dollars where they matter: back into your fields.

By IL Field & Bean Team

The International Commercialization Initiative (ICI) of ISA's Soy Innovation Center unites soybean organizations to advance market development efforts.

By Todd Main, ISA Director of Market Development

Since the Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance's inception in 2019, ISA has been one of its biggest supporters, providing vital funding for key initiatives through its checkoff program.

By IL Field & Bean Team

Explore the emerging markets ISA is targeting to ensure Illinois soybean farmers are well-positioned to seize new opportunities.

By Ashley Rice-Haddon, Illinois Field & Bean Magazine Lead Writer

Meet Bean There, ISA's International Market Development blog that covers events, conferences, trade missions and farm visits to connect Illinois soy with industry representatives, key trade partners, global buyers and more.

By Emma Peters, ISA International Markets Coordinator

Illinois Field & Bean investigates how U.S. soy compares to its largest competitors, Brazil and Argentina, by examining key differences in sustainability, production, infrastructure, quality and price.

By Ashley Rice-Haddon, ISA Content Manager

As global soybean markets continue to shift, how can Illinois farmers stay competitive?

By IL Field & Bean Team

As policies continue to directly and indirectly impact agriculture, ISA's Government Relations team works to ensure farmers have a seat at the table as decisions are made.

By Collin Cisco, ISA Farm Policy Manager, and Matt Johnston, ISA Government Relations Coordinator

Hear from ISA Content Manager Ashley Rice-Haddon as she highlights ISA's ongoing, cross-departmental work in carbon markets.

By Ashley Rice-Haddon, ISA Content Manager

Learn how federal and Illinois laws—and coming changes in tax provisions—might affect a family’s ability to pass the farm to the next generation.

By Collin Cisco, ISA Farm Policy Manager

Illinois farmer and ISA Board Director Steve Pitstick expresses his concerns over the proposed Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS).

By Steve Pitstick, Illinois Farmer and ISA Board Director

According to Collin Cisco, ISA Public Policy Manager, understanding the impact of upcoming tax changes—particularly the estate tax, Section 199A deductions and the stepped-up basis rule—is crucial for Illinois farmers who aim to safeguard their financial future and secure their ability to continue farming.

By Collin Cisco

Learn what ISG is doing to ensure American tax dollars are invested in domestic industries that use domestic feedstocks - such as Illinois-grown soybeans - to ensure our energy independence.

By David Kubik