Site-Specific Management Offers Economic Edge for Soybean Growers
ISA checkoff-funded research shows that site-specific management and biologicals can increase soybean meal value—helping farmers compete in quality-driven markets.
Research Aims to Modernize Illinois Liming Recommendations
The goal is to update Illinois’ liming guidelines to reflect modern soil testing practices and help farmers avoid both under- and over-application of lime.
Refining Soybean Management After Cereal Rye
Could managing nitrogen and sulfur be the key to protecting soybean yield after cereal rye? Learn what ISA checkoff-funded research is uncovering in this study.
Gaining Applied Experience in Agriculture with the ISA Mentorship Program
One Illinois Central College student shares how new experiences and mentorship sparked growth and a deeper understanding of agriculture and conservation.
How the ISA Mentorship Program Changed My Perspective of Ag Careers
The Illinois Soybean Association mentorship program offered a firsthand look at diverse career paths in agriculture and deepened one student's understanding of conservation practices.
Exploring Ag Careers Opened My Eyes to a Bigger Future
Lydia Rogers entered the ISA mentorship program with a livestock background—but left inspired by the broader world of ag careers.
Exploring Careers Off the Farm
Illinois Central College student Ben Pille shares how ISA's mentorship experience took him beyond the farm and opened his eyes to the wide-ranging careers that power the agriculture industry.
Farmers Needed for Red Crown Rot Detection Study
Help advance early detection of red crown rot—researchers need farmer participants to test a new satellite-based model that’s showing promising results.
From Evergreen to Soybeans
From Seattle sidewalks to soybean fields, Raphael Felix shares how a mentorship program with the Illinois Soybean Association helped him plant new roots in agriculture and conservation.
Illinois Soybean Growers Invited to Help Shape Climate Tools for Ag Production
Illinois soybean growers are invited to a workshop on July 30 to help shape new climate tools that support smarter, more resilient farming decisions.