The Exports Edition
JUNE 2025 | VOLUME 5, ISSUE 9
Meet ISA’s new crop of agronomy experts as they share 2025 growing season strategies and recommendations.
By Stephanie Porter, CCA, ISA Outreach Agronomist, and Kelsey Litchfield, ISA Agronomic Outreach Manager
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
CEO John Lumpe highlights the results of ISA's Annual Insights Report.
By John Lumpe, ISA CEO
David Soliday at Fendt North America covers the five questions farmers should ask before making a big tractor investment.
By David Soliday, Senior Marketing Manager, Tractors, Fendt North America
ISA Director of Government Relations & Strategy Andrew Larson recaps the end of the 2025 spring session in Springfield.
By Andrew Larson, ISA Director of Government Relations & Strategy
As the agricultural finance sector continues to evolve with the needs and demands of farmers, Illinois growers are discovering many sources and tools at their disposal.
By Mace Thornton
Learn the top seven ways financial advisors suggest you update your farm business plan.
By Joli A. Hohenstein
Managed by SIU School of Medicine's Center for Rural Health and Social Service Development, the Farm Family Resource Initiative offers vital mental health resources.
By Karen Leavitt Stallman
Once the stuff of movies and fan fiction, robots show incredible potential for practical work and impact on Illinois soybean farms.
By Corey Lacey, Ph.D.
Join ISA Soy Envoy Eric Beckett, CCA, as he considers a rescue treatment of Liberty or glufosinate-containing herbicide to control waterhemp.
By Eric Beckett
ISA’s Agronomy Team talks about what field trials can do for your farm — and why you shouldn’t wait to get started with the new On-Farm Trial Network.
By IL Field & Bean Team
Earlier this year, the ISA Market Development Committee traveled to Southeast Asia to explore soybean meal market opportunities for Illinois soybean farmers. Learn more about the team's eye-opening experience and the many ways ISA is tapping into international markets to increase demand for Illinois soybeans.
By IL Field & Bean Team
Earlier this year, the ISA Market Development Committee traveled to Southeast Asia to explore soybean meal market opportunities for Illinois soybean farmers. Learn more about the team's eye-opening experience and the many ways ISA is tapping into international markets to increase demand for Illinois soybeans.
By Kelly Robertson
Soil testing removes guesswork and guides sound farm decisions. Illinois Field & Bean explores how implementing a system can ensure lasting value.
By Nate Birt
A recent University of Illinois study aims to make it easier for Illinois soybean growers to determine a 2024 cover crop strategy and help slip them into your existing rotation.
By Joli A. Hohenstein
Why feed buyers love U.S. soy — and how to keep orders coming.
By Dr. Dominique Bureau, Stephen Gunther and Dr. Flavia M. Damasceno
Step inside the 2024 Soy Connext event, designed to position Illinois farmers to increase U.S. soy exports.
By Erin Worrell, Communications Manager, U.S. Soybean Export Council
Earlier this year, the ISA Market Development Committee traveled to Southeast Asia to explore soybean meal market opportunities for Illinois soybean farmers. Learn more about the team's eye-opening experience and the many ways ISA is tapping into international markets to increase demand for Illinois soybeans.
By Eileen Pabst
Sixty percent of Illinois soybeans are exported to destinations around the world. This article highlights the “chain of custody” that Illinois soy goes through to get from farm to market.
By Eric Woodie
How do we make investments now to ensure a resilient transportation system by 2050? Learn more about what's needed to create an ag-centric transportation system.
By IL Field & Bean Team
The ISA Soy Innovation Center is developing bio-based lubricants while simultaneously developing market opportunities.
By IL Field & Bean Team