Weekly Update: 09.07.23

ILLINOIS FIELD & BEAN: “DEVELOPING DOMESTIC MARKETS FOR GROWTH AND STABILITY” 

The domestic market mechanism is crucial for the structure of the Illinois soybean economy, impacting the livelihoods of thousands of Illinois farm families and communities across the nation. The September issue of Illinois Field & Bean Magazine brings focus to the ways ISA is investing in the development of our homeland markets.

ILLINOIS FARMERS UNVEIL SOY-BASED ASPHALT AT FARM PROGRESS SHOW 2023

 At this year’s Farm Progress Show, ISA debuted a new purpose for soybeans: asphalt. In the Varied Industries Tent, ISA funded a large-scale, soy-based asphalt application, which uses cold-in-place technology and combines 100% recycled asphalt pavement mixed with a soy-based polymer. 

TELL CONGRESS THAT POTASH AND PHOSPHATE ARE CRITICAL MINERALS

The fertilizer industry is an essential part of any operation, and there is currently legislation in Congress to add potash and phosphate to the critical minerals list. Adding these two fertilizers to the critical minerals list is imperative to ensure our nation’s supply of fertilizer remains stable.

BARCHART’S GRAIN MERCHANDISING & TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE 

Join Barchart in Nashville, TN for their Grain Merchandising and Technology Conference. Grain merchandisers, originators, general managers and other buyers of grain from across the U.S. and internationally will gather to share ideas, network, and explore innovative workflows for grain merchandising and origination.

At the 2023 Farm Progress Show, Brownfield Ag News conducted six interviews with ISA and IL Corn staff and farmer leaders, discussing topics ranging from biofuels and trade, to the “We are the 96%” campaign.