Recently, your Illinois soybean checkof was pleased to donate seven pallets - nearly ...

By IL Field & Bean Team

Today's smart farming starts not just with precision technology but also with a new approach to financial management.

By Joli A. Hohenstein

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.

Highlighting research results from the 2024 growing season.

By ISA Agronomy Team

In 2024, soybean farmers in the 29 soybean-growing U.S. states lost just over 250 million bushels (5.4% of the nation’s crop) to soybean diseases, many of them stem diseases. Learn more about what to watch for this growing season, and how ISA is waging a war against these costly crop killers.

By IL Field & Bean Team

Discover how ISA’s Agronomy Team is turning checkoff investments into real-world, field-level support, research and results for Illinois farmers.

By Kelsey Litchfield, ISA Agronomic Outreach Manager

From cutting-edge research to hands-on support, discover the vital role Extension plays in improving farm operations and advancing Illinois agriculture.

By Talon Becker, Commercial Agriculture Specialist, University of Illinois Extension

We're here to support you. Explore the many ways the ISA Agronomy Team can help maximize your on-farm productivity.

By Stacy Zuber, Ph.D., ISA Research Data Scientist

Soil health mindset underpins efforts to boost productivity, sustainability and resilience.

By IL Field & Bean Team

Explore how St. Lawrence Seaway could get more Illinois soy to Europe.

By Eileen Pabst, ISA International Markets Manager, and Tim Rendall, ISA Domestic Markets Manager

Discover why U.S. soy is the best choice for animal agriculture worldwide.

By Emma Peters, ISA International Markets Coordinator

A new study commissioned by ISA examines why investing in Illinois' rural bridges is critical to maintaining our competitive role in the global marketplace.

By Todd Main, ISA Director of Market Development

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