Illinois Soybean Association

Meet Jeff Gregg (Cerro Gordo) — one of our 2025 Illinois 20 Under 40 Award winners. Know someone under 40 who deserves this recognition? Nominate by May 31. ilsoy.org/20-under-40/

Join ISG and John Deere's Josh Ladd at 10 a.m on Tuesday, March 31, for a webinar covering what AI spraying adoption really means for your farm. Register now at bit.ly/4bequsB

#SoyResearch from #USSoy supports farmer efforts to continuously improve soybean production. @ILSoybean farmer Nick Harre describes the value SoybeanResearchInfo.com offers his operation.

Stay ahead of the season with the Field Advisor Crop Report—timely, in-season agronomic updates from 8 regions across Illinois covering crop conditions, weather, pests, disease pressure and more. Sign up: bit.ly/4uxcvWi

Meet Alex Johns (Tuscola) — one of our 2025 Illinois 20 Under 40 Award winners. Help us shine a light on more young leaders. Nominate by Sunday, May 31. ilsoy.org/20-under-40/

Check out this week's Policy Pulse with KJ Johnson! Staff and board members are in D.C. this week discussing three key issues impacting the soybean industry: the farm bill, high input costs and expanding biofuel use.

Meet Blake Edwards (Gridley) — one of our 2025 Illinois 20 Under 40 Award winners. Know a young farmer who stands out in the field and in their community? Nominate by May 31. ilsoy.org/20-under-40/

Thank you to the Illinois Soybean Growers and @ILSoybean for the great conversations last week during Agriculture Awareness Day in the State Capitol. We're proud to be the #1 state for soybean production and to support these hardworking farmers who feed and fuel the world. #twill

Thank you to @SecRollins & the USDA FPAC team for helping me with my Farmer Bridge Assistance Login.gov application @ the 30th @ComClassic in San Antonio Texas last Week. @RBranch_FW @ILSoybean

In the latest Field Advisor podcast, Matt Reardon of Nutrien Ag Solutions shares what farmers should watch as winter turns to spring, from drought conditions and the 14-day rainfall outlook to El Niño’s potential impact on the growing season. Listen here: bit.ly/4b35dSE

Meet Olivia Charles (Mount Carroll) — one of our 2025 Illinois 20 Under 40 Award winners. Help us recognize more young leaders like Olivia. Nominate by Sunday, May 31. ilsoy.org/20-under-40/

🚨 Happening today! There’s still time to join the conversation in our webinar, “Trash or Treasure? Maximize the Value of Your Residue.” Last chance to register and be part of the discussion today! fieldadvisor.org/upcoming-webin…

🌱 Happening this week! Don’t miss our upcoming webinar, “Trash or Treasure? Maximize the Value of Your Residue.” Register now and join us this week! fieldadvisor.org/upcoming-webin…

Every community has them, the young farmers who push boundaries in the field and beyond it. Help us shine a light on their work, impact and legacy. 20 Under 40 nominations are now open through May 31: ilsoy.org/20-under-40/

Illinois Field & Bean has a fresh new look, but it’s still the magazine you count on. From cleaner layouts to stronger visuals, every update was made with Illinois farmers in mind. Still yours. Just better. Read this month's issue now at ilsoy.org/illinois-field…

What soybean production challenges matter most to you? The Growing Concerns Survey is your chance to help shape future Illinois Soybean Checkoff-funded research so it reflects the real questions, pressures and decisions happening on the farm. share.hsforms.com/11_ThnBJZRm668…

LOCATION UPDATE: Today’s farm event has moved down the road to Crop-Tech Consulting. 📍 9051 Bucks Rd, Heyworth, IL 61745 See you there!

Happening today! 🌱 Join ISA this afternoon for a Conservation Walk at the ISA Agronomy Farm from 2 to 4 p.m. in Heyworth, Illinois. 📍 ISA Agronomy Farm, U.S. 51, about two miles south of Heyworth Look for the ISA Agronomy Farm sign and park in the grass lane.

Is crop residue trash or treasure? 🌱 Join our upcoming webinar, “Trash or Treasure? Maximize the Value of Your Residue,” to learn how residue impacts planting, soil health, nutrient availability and next year’s crop performance. Register today: fieldadvisor.org/upcoming-webin…

Meet Sydnee Shafer (Arcola) — one of our 2025 Illinois 20 Under 40 Award winners. Know someone under 40 who’s pushing boundaries in the field and beyond it? Nominate yourself or someone you know by Sunday, May 31. ilsoy.org/20-under-40/