Weekly Update: 06.20.24

Farms Don’t End at the Field Edge

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JUNE 20, 2024

FARMS DON’T END AT THE FIELD EDGE

Pollinator Week is a time to raise awareness for pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them. Explore how modern agriculture can coexist with pollinators on Illinois farms as ISA At-Large Director Jeff O'Connor shares his journey of establishing an apiary on his farm in northeast Illinois. Discover how Jeff's efforts are not only enhancing biodiversity but also fostering community awareness about the crucial role of pollinators.

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2024 ISA ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

ISA is seeking nominations for the third annual Achievement Awards Program, designed to honor individuals who have impacted the Illinois soybean industry. Nominations are due July 12, 2024. Winners will be announced this fall at the ISA Impact Awards Banquet.

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MONITORING ROOT DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING FOR FUNGICIDE

In this episode of the ILSoyAdvisor podcast, the Soy Envoys share their regional updates and discuss wheat harvest, root establishment issues, slug damage, crops in the "ugly duckling" phase, herbicide misapplications, and notes for fungicide season.

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GROUNDBREAKING: A STORY OF INNOVATION

A new documentary showcases the innovative power of soybeans and U.S. soybean farmers’ dedication to producing a crop that is revolutionizing various industries. GroundBreaking: A Story of Innovation premieres on A&E on Saturday, June 22 at 12 p.m. CT.

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2024 FSA COUNTY COMMITTEE ELECTIONS

The USDA is seeking applicants for Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee members. FSA county committees are a critical component of the day-to-day operations of FSA and allow grassroots input and location administration of federal farm programs.

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In this ILSoyAdvisor blog post, Illinois Central College student Andrea Knack recounts her journey in ISA’s Growing Careers in Ag Mentorship Program, where she found a passion for soil conservation at the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

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