By 2050, the world will need to feed 10 billion people — and soybean farmers will be central to that mission. Learn how ag companies are using AI to prepare.

By IL Field & Bean Team

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 multiyear Illinois Soybean Checkoff-funded effort is helping farmers understand where soybean stem pests stand today and what to watch for in 2026.

By Stephanie Porter, CCA, ISA Outreach Agronomist

Get to know John Reichman and his family, who have quietly played a pivotal role in advancing soybean research and production.

By IL Field & Bean Team

When Illinois farmer Tom Ritter tragically lost his life in a grain bin accident this August, his neighbors and friends didn’t hesitate to step in.

By IL Field & Bean Team

We're exploring the ways Illinois growers can maximize crop potential with next-generation biostimulants.

By Valent BioSciences

Join us for the 2026 Field Advisor Forum on Thursday, January 16, at the Atkins Golf Club at the University of Illinois in Urbana.

By Kelsey Litchfield, ISA Agronomic Outreach Manager/Editor, Field Advisor

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

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

Illinois is the No. 1 producer of non-GMO, identity preserved and commodity soybeans in the U.S. Through a partnership with the Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance, ISA ensures Illinois farmers continue to meet the rising global demand for specialty soy.

By Eileen Pabst, International Markets Manager, and Emma Peters, International Markets Coordinator

At SpringBoard 2025, growers, researchers and industry leaders came together to spark new uses for soybeans and unlock fresh market opportunities for the future.

By IL Field & Bean Team

Discover the many ways the Illinois Soybean Association has spent the last 60 years advancing biofuels, infrastructure and waterways transportation, and critical agronomic research - and what soybean farmers can expect in the coming years.

By IL Field & Bean Team

Hear from Stephen Censky, Chief Executive Officer of the American Soybean Association, about the ways ASA, ISA and other groups are working together to protect your farming freedoms.

By Stephen Censky

Get to know your ISA Government Relations Team, which is dedicated to advocating ...

By Olivia Key

Illinois Field & Bean Magazine spoke with select federal and state legislators ...

By IL Field & Bean Team

Jonathan Coppess of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign guest authors this perspective on the Farm Bill's impasse and the unlikelihood for reauthorization this year.

By Jonathan Coppess

The challenges farmers face every single day are tedious and time-consuming.

By IL Field & Bean Team