Broadband2022-12-17T18:56:33+00:00

Market Development

Machinery on an Illinois soybean farm

Broadband

Agriculture production in Illinois is poised to enjoy a significant productivity increase with the use of technology and data management, but is currently constrained by lack of access to high–performance broadband service. The Illinois Soybean Association Market Development team collaborates with like–minded partners to work toward broadband access for all.

Positive impacts for farmers

Broadband is a necessary tool to innovate farming practices and allow for sustainable, targeted, and efficient resource use
Farmers need connectivity in the farmhouse and farm office, in the field, and in their communities to access healthcare resources, professional and learning opportunities, and enjoy an enhanced quality of life
Inadequate broadband limits productivity and growth, hindering the ability of farmers to connect to markets, information, and each other

Resources

Benton Institute for Broadband & Society2022-12-20T13:58:17+00:00

ISA partners with the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society on initiatives to expand broadband connectivity in rural Illinois communities. Read past issues and subscribe to a bi–weekly newsletter of broadband news and events specific to Illinois.

Accelerate Illinois2022-12-20T13:59:23+00:00

The Accelerate Illinois program—a collaborative effort among the Illinois Office of Broadband, the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society, and University of Illinois Extension—offers Illinois local governments an intensive 14–week community engagement program with expert support provided by the Benton Institute.

Broadband Breakthrough Press Release2022-12-20T13:58:50+00:00

Funded by the Illinois Soybean Association Checkoff Program.

Bloomington Office
1108 Trinity Lane
Bloomington, IL 61704
P: (309) 663-7692 | F: (309) 663-6981

Lombard Office
100 22nd St., Suite 102
Lombard, IL 60148
P: (309) 846-8882

The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) represents more than 43,000 soybean farmers in Illinois through the state soybean checkoff and membership efforts. The checkoff funds market development, soybean production and profitability research, promotion, issues management and analysis, communications and education. Membership and advocacy efforts support Illinois soybean farmer interests in local areas, Springfield and Washington, D.C. ISA programs are designed to ensure Illinois soy is the highest quality, most dependable, sustainable and competitive in the marketplace.

© 2023 Illinois Soybean Association

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