2023 Farm Bill
In his in-depth examination, Andrew Larson, the Director of Government Relations & Strategy, explores the crucial components of the 2023 Farm Bill, shedding light on key priorities such as research funding and crop insurance.
Illinois Soybean Assoc. Seeks Request for Proposals
The annual Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) Request for Proposals is open and accepting submissions to conduct work with checkoff funded dollars for fiscal year 2024.
2023 Soybean Summit Recap
Did you miss this year’s Soybean Summit? Check out the video event recap!
Attention Double Crop Producers: March 15th Crop Insurance Deadline Approaching
The USDA Risk Management announced this summer that agricultural producers may have options for double crop soybeans (or other crops) insurance in counties where the “Following Another Crop” (FAC) practice in not available.
The Illinois Centennial Soil Archive Project
Dr. Margenot is looking to re-sample sites across the state to understand how Illinois soils have changed and evolved over time.
Pandemic-Induced Supply Chain Issues Still Prevalent
The past 14 months have been extremely tough on all of us. What started as “Two Weeks to Flatten the Curve,” stretched into over [...]
Deciphering Types of Income
Introduction It’s that time of year again…tax time. Many farmers have already filed March 1, others will file by May 17 (the normal filing [...]
Retirement Plans for Farm Operators
While 2020 was a challenging year in many ways, farm incomes were relatively strong in parts of the Midwest. These income levels often give [...]
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