Abigail Peterson, CCA

Director of Agronomy

Abigail Peterson, Director of Agronomy and Certified Crop Adviser for the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA), holds a B.S. in Agronomy from Iowa State University. She has expertise in field scouting, soil sampling coordination, economic data collection, and outreach. Peterson guides ISA’s conservation efforts, develops on-farm trials, and promotes conservation agriculture practices to Illinois’ 43,000 soybean farmers.

Focus Areas:

  • Agronomy
  • Soil Health
  • Research & Outreach
  • Farmer Programing
  • On-Farm Economics

Blogs by Abigail / Also Featured In

  • ISA Agronomy: Here, There, and Everywhere

    Get the latest updates from Abigail Peterson, ISA Director of Agronomy, as she reports on staff growth, new crop tools, and project updates for the year in the IL Field & Bean.

  • Agronomy Field Notes

    Illinois Soybean Association Director of Agronomy, Abigail Peterson, shares photos and information from the field. Read more about field conditions, planting, and cover crop checks across the state of Illinois!

  • Your Fields, Our Priority

    Our team will be on the road across Illinois this growing season with regional data and to connect you with the right individuals to assist you on your farm.