Field Advisor Awards
Master Adviser Award
ISA created the Master Adviser award in 2016 as part of its mission to help Illinois soybean farmers be the most knowledgeable and profitable soybean producers in the world. The award acknowledges the significant role Illinois Certified Crop Advisers (CCAs) play in improving soybean production by offering insight and advice on practices to improve yield and profitability. Any Illinois CCA whose certification is active, is interested and involved in soybean management, and works with farmers can be nominated for the Soybean Master Adviser award.
Nominations for the 2026 Master Adviser Award will open in the fall of 2025.
2025 Winner
Jeremy Wilson grew up on a small grain and livestock farm in Creston, Iowa, and earned a degree in agronomy from Northwest Missouri State University in 2003. He has lived in the Bloomington/Normal area for 19 years and has spent the last 13 years as an independent Pioneer sales representative, operating his own business, Wilson Seed. Through his business, Jeremy provides agronomy support and crop insurance services while enjoying the opportunity to give back to his community through various foundations. Married to his wife Holly for nearly five years, Jeremy enjoys attending sporting events, golfing, traveling, and spending time with his family and their dog, Scooter.
Dave Rahe Excellence in Soils Consulting Award
The Dave Rahe Excellence in Soils Consulting award is an accolade given to one Illinois CCA nominated for their excellence in soils consulting within Illinois soybean production systems, named in honor of former CCA Soy Envoy, Dave Rahe.
Rahe was an ISA CCA Soy Envoy in 2019 and was passionate about soil management, having spent the majority of his career specializing in the field. He passed away suddenly in April 2020, but during his year as a CCA Soy Envoy, Dave authored blogs for Field Advisor covering topics such as soil compaction, micronutrient management, cover crops, and more.
Nominations for the 2026 Dave Rahe Excellence in Soils Consulting award will open in the fall of 2025.
2025 Winner
Brandon Hall has served as the Location Operations Manager at West Central FS in Wataga, Illinois, for over 11 years and has been a Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) since 2018. Brandon earned degrees from Black Hawk College East Campus and the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, where he was active in leadership roles and nationally recognized soils judging teams. These experiences have allowed him to explore and study soils across the United States and internationally, fueling a lifelong passion for agronomy and soils. He is a recent graduate of ISAP’s Soil Health Leadership Program. A dedicated advocate for agriculture, he serves in leadership roles with the Knox County Farm Bureau, Williamsfield FFA Alumni, and other organizations. Named the 2023 Illinois Farm Bureau CCA of the Year, he also coached the 2024 Illinois State FFA Land Use Judging team to a first-place finish. Brandon lives in Williamsfield, Illinois, with his wife, Tillie, and their three children.