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.
Tracking Soybean Stem Diseases and Pests in Illinois
Researchers in Illinois are tracking stem diseases and insect pests in soybeans as part of a multi-year effort to better understand what’s emerging in the state’s fields.
How Much Cereal Rye Biomass Is Too Much?
Ongoing research is pinpointing how cereal rye biomass levels, driven by timing and seeding rates, affect soybean stand and overall crop success.
Research Studies Link Between Red Crown Rot and SCN in Soybeans
Illinois research is uncovering how soybean cyst nematode and red crown rot may be teaming up in Illinois fields—and what that means for future soybean management.
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