Weekly Update: 05.11.23

“GO LOCAL: RETURNING SOYBEAN CHECKOFF INVESTMENTS TO ILLINOIS COMMUNITIES” 

The May issue of Illinois Field & Bean highlights features from different communities across Illinois, including bridges and critical infrastructure points, agribusiness companies and organizations, and hometown heroes who are making waves across the agricultural landscape.

RED MEAT EXPORTS ADD VALUE TO CORN AND SOYBEAN INDUSTRIES 

Beef and pork exports brought significant returns to the U.S. corn and soybean industries in 2022. Red meat exports contributed an estimated total economic impact of 15% per bushel to the value of corn and 13% per bushel to soybeans last year.    

EVALUATING SEED TREATMENT OPTIONS

Seed treatments aren’t new, and farmers are often flooded with options. In a recent article, Soy Envoy, Crystal Williams, explains three things to consider when evaluating your seed treatment options to ensure you’re getting what you need and not cutting important corners.

ISA EXPANDS ADMINISTRATION TEAM  

ISA brought on two new team members this week, Cathy Payne as Executive Administrator to the CEO, and Maura Harrington as Guest Services Coordinator. Payne and Harrington each bring over 25 years of experience in their respective fields. 

Four undergrad and graduate college students recently developed a soy-based foam, StyroSoy, that earned the grand prize at the annual Student Soybean Innovation Competition. The product is designed to make a variety of density packaging materials, cushions and foams to protect merchandise during shipping to customers.