The
Illinois Game Changers
Issue

May 2026

The Biofuels Issue April 2026

Table of Contents

"Driving Demand"
Innovation often begins with a simple question: What else can soy do?
By Todd Main, Director of Market Development, Illinois Soybean Association, and Badri Narasimhan, Venture Advisor, Soy Innovation Center
Published On: May 1, 2026
"Growing Season 2026 on the ISA Agronomy Farm"
The ISA Agronomy Farm is emerging as a long-term, systems-focused farm designed to answer real-world questions about soybean production, crop rotation and return on investment in Illinois.
By Abigail Peterson, CCA, Director of Agronomy, Illinois Soybean Association
Published On: May 1, 2026
"Progress in Action"
From GPS guidance systems to autonomous equipment and artificial intelligence, digital agriculture tools are steadily transforming how Illinois farmers manage their operations and make decisions.
By Dennis Bowman, Extension Specialist, Digital Agriculture, University of Illinois Extension
Published On: May 1, 2026
"2026 IL Soy Envoys Share Common Concerns & Optimism"
Meet the 2026 Illinois Soybean Association Soy Envoys!
By IL Field & Bean Team
Published On: May 1, 2026
"Surplus Program Aids Military Veterans Who Farm"
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) explains how to access used equipment and tools at a steep discount.
By U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.)
Published On: May 1, 2026
"The Future of Digital Ag"
What does the farm of the future look like? Robots? Automation? Fewer workers?
By Ashley Rice-Haddon, Lead Writer, Illinois Field & Bean Magazine
Published On: May 1, 2026