Illinois Farm Families (IFF) is a consumer engagement program representing all Illinois farmers through several state commodity groups. As a unified voice, IFF makes a greater impact with its consumer audience than these organizations would be able to do on their own.

In Illinois, corn and soybean organizations are working together to build demand for crops the state’s farmers raise. One of the ways the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) checkoff program and Illinois Corn Marketing Board (ICMB) complement each other is through promoting poultry exports to Mexico. Both groups support the USA Poultry and Egg Export Council (USAPEEC).

Well-positioned for human and animal nutrition and emerging protein market opportunities

Fueling Livestock Value and Environmental Sustainability

Hundreds of millions of dollars in soybean sales are being lost to synthetic amino acids used in domestic livestock feeds each year. The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) checkoff program developed the High Yield PLUS Quality (HY+Q) program as a response.

Economic Growth Continues to Fuel Chinese Soybean Demand ​​​​​​​By Laura Temple

Pork and poultry exports to Asia have potential despite disruptions.

South American pork and poultry exports surge.

Pork exports to Central America set records.

Middle Eastern markets enjoy U.S. poultry.

Mexico and Caribbean countries rank among top customers for U.S. meat.