Weekly Update: 12.14.23

 ENJOY SOY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Savor your holiday traditions this year while including new ingredients in the mix. Incorporating soy foods into your recipes adds plant-based protein, fiber, and heart-healthy fats. Whether you adapt cherished recipes with soy food swaps or create completely new dishes with soy, the results are delicious. Get started with these ideas from U.S. Soy. 

 2024 SOYBEAN SUMMIT

Join ISA at the annual Soybean Summit to explore yield-boosting methods, soil preservation, on-farm trials, and farmer perspectives. Delve into checkoff-funded research, carbon markets, cover crop trends, high-yield farming tactics, chemical supply chains, and pest management - all in one event! 

 FUTURE FARMING SUBSCRIPTION 

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 176 farmers and crop advisors who fill out the form. 

 COLD WEATHER BIODIESEL RESOURCES 

Some fleet owners may mistakenly believe it’s necessary to decrease blend rates during cold weather months. However, by using best practices for storage and handling, biodiesel is a year-round fuel. This resource guide will help you get started with what you need to know about using biodiesel in cold weather. 

 At the 2023 Impact Awards Banquet, ISA closed out the event with the Year in Review video, which celebrates our shared achievements, growth, and collective contributions in 2023. At the end, you’ll also see a teaser for the ISA 60^th Anniversary campaign.