Abigail Peterson, CCA

Director of Agronomy

Abigail Peterson, CCA, is the Director of Agronomy for Illinois Soybean Association. She holds a B.S. in Agronomy from Iowa State University. Previously, she worked in soybean seed production in Iowa and as a Field Manager for the Soil Health Partnership, where she developed soil health plans and coordinated cover crop trials. At ISA, Abigail leverages her experience to lead agronomic research and outreach, helping farmers find the best soybean solutions.

Focus Areas:

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

Blogs by Abigail / Also Featured In

  • The Future Is in the Field

    ISA's new Agronomy Farm is a nearly 98-acre site designed to turn checkoff-funded research into practical, field-ready insights for Illinois farmers.

  • 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!