Weekly Update: 03.09.23

ILLINOIS FIELD & BEAN, “THE FRONT LINES OF ADVANCED AGRICULTURE: THE RESEARCH ISSUE” 

At the cross-section of research, science and technology, ISA is exploring agronomic frontiers, using less to generate more, and shaping the future of farming. The March issue of Illinois Field and Bean highlights the research projects that provide the most hopeful return for Illinois soybean farmers. 

REGENERATIVE GRAZING FIELD DAYS

This week, members of the ISA staff attended Regenerative Grazing Field Days hosted by the Embarrass Grazing Partnership. There, attendees had the opportunity to learn about grazing cattle through the winter, managing cover crops for grazing, and preparing cattle for winter.

CONNECT ILLINOIS ROUND 3 - ILLINOIS OFFICE OF BROADBAND WEBINAR 

Register today for the Connect Illinois Round 3 Webinar, which will be held this Friday, March 10 at 12 p.m. Hear from Illinois Office of Broadband Director, Matt Schmit, for Round 3’s next steps. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions during a Q&A following the presentation.

MEET THE WILLARD FAMILY 

ISA District 12 Director, Brock Willard, was featured in the Illinois Farm Families’ “We are the 96” campaign, which showcases the 70,000 families that own and operate family farms in Illinois. Willard is a fifth-generation corn, soybean and pork farmer in Griggsville, Ill. 

Recently, SoyInnovator sat down with Curt Blades, senior vice president of Agriculture Services & Forestry at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), to hear his perspective on this important trend for Illinois soybean farmers – doing more with less to improve farm productivity.