Weekly Update: 10.26.23

ISA OFFERS FREE TESTING DURING SCN ACTION MONTH

ISA is challenging all Illinois soybean farmers to join us in the battle against the yield-robbing pest, Soybean Cyst Nematode, by participating in a NO COST soil testing program. Brought to you by ISA and the University of Illinois Plant Clinic, free SCN test kits are now available at ILSoyAdvisor.com. 

ENHANCING SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION WITH BIODIESEL

For over 15 years, Cook-Illinois Corporation, a family-owned and operated school bus contractor and a member of the B20 Club, has relied on biodiesel to ensure safe and reliable transportation for students while advocating for a healthier environment, both on and off their buses.

USDA DISCRIMINATION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the opening of the financial assistance application process for eligible farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners who experienced discrimination in USDA farm lending programs prior to January 2021.

IAITC RECEIVES GRANT FUNDING FOR COUNTY COORDINATORS 

The Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom (IAITC) program received $647,000 from the IAA Foundation to support 80 local county coalitions that serve 89 counties. County coordinators can use this grant for training, materials, educational lessons and activities.  

At the 2023 Farm Progress Show, the ISA Agronomy team spent their time in the newly developed soybean plots discussing various agronomic and research topics. If you didn’t make it to the plots in Decatur, watch this video to spend a day with the team at Farm Progress Show!