Weekly Update: 05.30.24

LAST CHANCE: SECURE YOUR SUBSCRIPTION TO FUTURE FARMING 

ISA recently partnered with Future Farming to provide Illinois farmers with information about global advances in ag technology, equipment reviews, and agricultural advice. As part of this partnership, ISA is providing free subscriptions to Future Farming to the first 120 farmers and crop advisors who fill out the form.

WET CONDITIONS DELAY PLANTING AS OTHER REGIONS RACE TO THE FINISH

In the latest episode of the ILSoyAdvisor podcast, Abigail Peterson, CCA, and Stephanie Porter, CCA, discuss the current planting and crop conditions in Illinois. They also cover mid-May to June soybean planting recommendations and address the latest issues with weeds, cover crop termination, and pests.

“IT’S SUSTAINABLY SOY” CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

ISA’s “It’s Sustainably Soy” Certification Program recognizes organizations for producing or using soy-based products and inputs. Getting products sustainably certified by ISA provides companies with a resource they can publish as part of their ongoing sustainability initiatives.

SOYFOAM OFFERS SAFER CHOICE FOR FIREFIGHTERS

Soybeans grown in fields across the U.S. will soon be used to fight fires while protecting the environment from harsh chemicals. SoyFoam TF 1122™, made with U.S. soy flour, is used by firefighters to extinguish ordinary combustible and flammable liquid fires.

In this ILSoyAdvisor blog post, Illinois Central College student James Hodskins reflects on his participation in ISA's mentorship program, highlighting the program as an excellent opportunity to extend learning outside the traditional classroom and engage with industry experts. 

Correction: In a previous Fast 5 Weekly Update issued earlier today, we reported that the soybean was designated as the official Illinois State bean. However, the State Bean Bill passed out of both chambers in different legislation, but neither passed both chambers as written before the final adjournment.