The Genetics Edition
MARCH 2026 | VOLUME 6, ISSUE 5
Genetics matter. But it’s the determination behind them that turns potential into performance.
By John Lumpe, ISA CEO
ISA Director of Agronomy Abigail Peterson recaps the 2026 Field Advisor Forum.
By Abigail Peterson, CCA, ISA Director of Agronomy
Through its ability to suppress pest populations, enhance soil health and diversify cropping systems, wheat represents a viable and economically sound cash crop.
By Abigail Peterson, CCA, Director of Agronomy
Research from Southern Illinois University suggests that winter barley might suppress weeds with less biomass production than cereal rye.
By Eduardo Lago & Karla Gage, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
ISA Perspectives
Vice Chairman Brady Holst covers the ISA Adopt-a-Researcher project.
By Brady Holst, ISA Vice Chairman
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.
This opinion piece authored by El Paso farmer, Rob Shaffer, explores our opportunity to build stable, reliable markets for Illinois crops that provide a sustainable return on our investments.
By Rob Shaffer
Get to know the members of the ISA Agronomy Team and how they're working on your behalf.
By Olivia Key
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
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