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.

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

By IL Field & Bean Team

Although it’s generally a growing part of every year’s crop budget, innovation is often an early exit from farmers’ wish lists in years when crop revenue slips and budgets tighten. Here's how to balance tech resources with reality.

By IL Field & Bean Team

Experts share tips for equipment, marketing and sustainability over the long winter months.

By IL Field & Bean Team

Join the ISA Agronomy Team at the Field Advisor Forum—a day dedicated to learning how your checkoff dollars are funding impactful agronomic research in Illinois and providing data-driven solutions for your farm.

By Stephanie Porter

ISA's newly updated Field Advisor platform brings the latest on-farm research together with weekly agronomic insights and news to help your operation improve yield and profitability.

By Jennifer Jones

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

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

Tim Rendall, ISA Domestic Markets Manager, highlights sustainability in the agri-food supply chain and the need for better alignment between companies and farmers.

By Tim Rendall

Hit the road with Illinois Field & Bean to check out the local barbecue competition scene.

By Olivia Key