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December 4, 2025

SUPPLEMENTAL DISASTER RELIEF PROGRAM STAGE 2 ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has opened the application process for Stage 2 of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP). The American Relief Act, 2025, provided more than $16 billion to be disbursed by USDA through SDRP disaster relief payments. The SDRP is available to producers who suffered qualified disaster-related revenue, quality or production losses to crops in calendar years 2023 and 2024.

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TALK DIRT TO ME: FREE EVENT WITH LUNCH

Join the Illinois Soybean Association on Thursday, December 11 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. for a workshop focused on helping farmers interpret soil test results to improve input efficiency, make informed management decisions and increase fertilizer ROI.

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ILLINOIS SOYBEAN FARMERS LEFT WAITING DESPITE GOVERNMENT REOPENING

Illinois soybean and corn farmer, Rob Elliott, discusses how even though Illinois farmers are back to work, critical federal support is still on pause. As the government reopens, producers remain stuck waiting for the resources and clarity they need to move forward.

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GRAIN FOR GOOD: A FEEDING ILLINOIS INITIATIVE

Grain for Good is a charitable initiative program through Feeding Illinois designed to help feed those in need. Donated proceeds will provide protein from local hog farmers and meat processors to local communities.

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USDA ANNOUNCES AMERICA FIRST TRADE PROGRAM ON BEHALF OF U.S. SOY

The American Soybean Association (ASA), the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) and ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) expressed strong support for the America First Trade Promotion Program (AFTPP) recently announced by the USDA.

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Cornbelt Update

Stu Ellis’ weekly Cornbelt Update includes recent marketing, economic, agronomic and management information for Illinois farmers. Click the buttons below to check out the November 24 and December 1 editions!

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