ISA Mentorship Program Builds Confidence in ICC Students’ Career Aspirations
Andrea Knack, an Illinois Central College student, recounts her journey in Illinois Soybean Association’s mentorship program, where she found a passion for soil conservation at the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Growing a Farmer
Illinois Central College student, James Hodskins, reflects on his participation in Illinois Soybean Association's mentorship program, highlighting the program as an excellent opportunity to extend learning outside the traditional classroom and engage with industry experts.
ISA Mentorship Program Helps ICC Students Build Professional Networks
Talena Sprecher, a student at Illinois Central College, found the Illinois Soybean Association’s new mentorship program incredibly rewarding, gaining valuable insights and forming numerous professional relationships. In this video, she discusses the program's impact on both personal and industry growth.
Participating in ISA’s Mentorship Program: Exploring Compeer Financial and Beyond
During its pilot year, the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) collaborated with Illinois Central College to introduce "Growing Careers in Ag," a mentorship program tailored to community college students. Anna Alexander shares her journey within the program and reflects on the the information she learned through the program.
Feedback Requested on Perennial Energy Crops
Check out the following survey hosted by the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. The research team want to hear your thoughts on perennial grasses to support a farmer stakeholder study.
Illinois Soybean Association Expands Agronomy Team
Illinois Soybean Association welcomes the newest member of the agronomy team. Stacy Zuber will be joining as Research Data Scientist.
Recent PCM Data Supports Recommendations for Farmers
Earlier this summer, the Precision Conservation Management (PCM) program released its data summary report for 2015-2021.
WEBINAR: Taking a Look at the 2022 Weather Year and Climate Trends in Illinois
During this ILSoyAdvisor webinar, Dr. Trent Ford will discuss what's happened with the weather so far this year and how he sees the rest of the season and harvest shaping up. He'll also discuss longer-term trends in our climate and the implications for agriculture in Illinois.
The Trick to the Pick
When it comes to smart seed buying decisions, everyone wants the highest-yielding option. But finding a hybrid or variety that matches your operation and supports your broader farm management plan is just as critical to long-term success.
WEBINAR: Farm Incomes and Environmental Outcomes: Understanding the Impact of Conservation Practices
In this ILSoyAdvisor Webinar, Laura Gentry, Ph.D., reviewed how using Precision Conservation Management (PCM) benefits farmers both financially and environmentally, including results using cover crops, tillage and conservation outcomes.
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