Market Development
Trade & Exports
Illinois is a leading soybean-producing state located in the heart of farm country in the U.S. Illinois farmers raise a consistent supply of high-quality soybeans that are grown sustainably and delivered efficiently. The Illinois Soybean Association welcomes soybean, meal and oil buyers from around the world to see our soybean industry firsthand, from the Chicago Board of Trade to our fields and transportation system. Illinois soybeans offer advantages for domestic and international buyers.
Positive impacts for farmers
ISA’s Interactive Trade and Export Journey brings the Illinois soybean export journey to life in a visual and educational way in the form of an interactive world map. The map allows farmers and buyers to choose their own journey from farm to market, showcasing the different avenues Illinois soy can take once it leaves the farm, and how it ultimately gets to its destination at a domestic crush facility or international export market.
Bean There: A Trade & Exports Blog
The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) leverages relationships with external organizations to diversify our markets and enhance the value of soybeans. Illinois soybean farmers’ profit potential
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Traveling with farmers promises engaging conversation and a fresh perspective. You can count on hearing four key facts from nearly every farmer in the group:
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A partnership between the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) checkoff program and the American Lung Association (ALA), the B20 Club recognizes a select group of Illinois-based
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Ghana, located in West Africa, has a population of approximately 33 million people, making it one of the most populous nations on the continent.
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The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) continues to foster global partnerships, helping Illinois farmers gain valuable market insights.
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While we are well into 2025, it is time to reflect on the soybean industry and both the success and challenges we have seen throughout the last market year.
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Illinois soybean farmers continue to champion the growth of overseas markets for U.S. soy. That includes leveraging the soybean checkoff alongside projects of the World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) program.
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As the world grapples with climate change and resource depletion, the call for sustainable solutions has never been more urgent.
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The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) Market Development Team is on a mission to increase the use of sustainable, soy-based solutions to benefit future generations of
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Hosting International groups on our farm is centered around a discussion, rather than a presentation. The time spent on farms with a group can be invaluable, if well done, in sharing the goals and expectations of each side with the end goal of increasing sales.
Resources
Check out the resources below to learn more about ISA’s efforts in the trade and exports space.