Join the ISA Government Relations team in Springfield for firsthand exposure to the state legislative process and an opportunity to build confidence engaging with lawmakers on issues affecting Illinois agriculture.
Join the ISA Marketing Communications Team for a hands-on workshop focused on media interviews, public speaking, and message development, giving you the skills and confidence to effectively represent agriculture in professional and leadership settings.
Join the ISA Government Relations team for an introduction to the Illinois legislative process and lobbying basics to help you become a more effective advocate for agriculture.
LEAD Members, please join the ISA Market Development Team for a Transportation Tour consisting of different stops in the Ottawa area focused on how Illinois soybeans move through the transportation system.
Discover how emerging agricultural leaders are strengthening their understanding of soil health, sustainability, and conservation practices to build a more resilient future for Illinois agriculture.
Herbicide-resistant weeds are constantly evolving, but a nationwide team of researchers is helping farmers stay one step ahead with proven management strategies, emerging resistance monitoring, and integrated weed-control practices.
As Illinois soybeans approach maturity, Rachel Vann explains what causes green stem, why it can complicate harvests, and what recent research reveals about the limited options available to manage this unpredictable production challenge.
Abigail Peterson, CCA, ISA Director of Agronomy, describes how a partnership between the Illinois Soybean Association and Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever is helping farmers enhance profitability, pollinator habitat, and wildlife conservation across working farms.
Timing is everything when it comes to soybean desiccation. Applied at the right growth stage, harvest aids can speed up harvest, reduce green stems, and help growers stay ahead of unpredictable weather. Explore the latest findings on soybean dry-down and what researchers hope to learn as studies begin in Illinois.
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The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) checkoff and membership programs represent more than 43,000 soybean farmers in Illinois. The checkoff funds market development, soybean production and government relations efforts, while the membership program, Illinois Soybean Growers (ISG) and the Illinois Soybean Growers PAC actively advocates for positive and impactful legislation for farmers at local, state and national levels. ISA upholds the interests of Illinois soybean farmers through promotion, advocacy, research and education with the vision of becoming a trusted partner of Illinois soybean farmers to ensure their profitability now and for future generations.
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