Redefining My Career at 31: Why Agriculture is Still My Top Choice!
After a life‑changing farm accident, Oliver Kragelund shares how he rebuilt his career path in agriculture and benefited from ISA’s mentorship program along the way.
ISA’s Impact, Importance and Inspiration
Cap Warren reflects on how ISA’s mentorship program strengthened his path toward becoming a first‑generation row‑crop and cattle farmer.
Allelopathy and Weed Suppression Potential of Cereal Rye and Winter Barley
This session explores how cereal rye and winter barley can contribute to weed suppression, offering information for farmers looking to enhance integrated weed management strategies.
Why Planting Date Changes the Link Between Soil Tests and Soybean Yield
Marcos Loman presents data showing how planting timing alters the relationship between soil test values and soybean yield response.
Decoding Soil Test Interpretations to Guide Soil and Fertilizer Nutrient Use
Dr. John Jones breaks down what soil tests are really telling you and how to use that information to fine-tune fertilizer strategies.
History of Soil Tests
Tim Smith takes a look back at how soil testing evolved and why its history still matters for today’s management decisions.
Turn Your Acres into Answers
Interested in hosting on-farm trials in 2026? Explore the Illinois Soybean Association’s available trials, including sulfur, foliar and seed treatment insecticides, and double-crop/wheat systems.
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.
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