Weekly Update: 02.08.24

NATIONAL AND STATE SOYBEAN BOARDS SEEKING CANDIDATES

The Illinois Soybean Board (ISB) is looking for farmers interested in filling one of Illinois' Director positions with the United Soybean Board (USB), as well as candidates for ISB At-Large Directors. Any soybean producer engaged in growing soybeans in the U.S. who owns, or who shares the ownership and risk of loss, is eligible.

 ILLINOIS FIELD & BEAN, “YIELDS OF TOMORROW: THE SOYBEAN SUMMIT ISSUE” 

The February issue of Illinois Field & Bean provides a recap of the 2024 Soybean Summit, rolling out a rich lineup of expert topics ranging from the latest agronomic insights, sustainable production and agribusiness management advice to actionable recommendations to boost bottom lines. 

GROWING CAREERS IN AG MENTORSHIP EXPERIENCE

The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) recently announced the first cohort of mentees from Illinois Central College (ICC) for the Growing Careers in Ag mentorship experience, launching the spring 2024 semester. 

 B20 CLUB OF ILLINOIS HITS 10-YEAR, 110-MILLION-GALLON MILESTONES 

The pioneering B20 Club of Illinois is celebrating its ten-year anniversary with a new milestone in adoption of biodiesel. Since 2014, B20 Club member fleets have used more than 110 million gallons of biodiesel blends of 20% and higher. 

Navigating cover crop planting during a busy harvest can present many challenges. In this video filmed at the Belleville Research Center, University of Illinois Extension Educator, Nathan Johanning, provides insights into planting dates for crimson clover and balansa clover after no-till soybeans into corn.