Annual Insights Report
JUNE 2025 | VOLUME 5, ISSUE 8
ISA Director of Government Relations & Strategy Andrew Larson highlights several recent policy wins for Illinois farmers.
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.
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
ISA and IFCA partner to present an upcoming agronomic event for Illinois growers.
By Carley Roberts
ISA Research Data Scientist Stacy Zuber explores the biology and behavior of Illinois soil and the processes that affect it.
By Stacy Zuber, Ph.D.
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