Illinois Soybean Association

Rain delays? Later-planted soybeans can still protect yield potential with the right strategy. Soy Envoy Jamie Horton breaks down seeding rate, weed control, variety selection and in-season protection. Read more: fieldadvisor.org/the-soy-what-o…

Countervailing duties can disrupt soybean exports, increase input costs and tighten margins for IL farmers. Join ISG May 20 from 10–11 AM CST for a webinar with ASA policy expert Virginia Houston on what CVDs could mean for your operation. Register: bit.ly/3R3v84X

In this week’s Policy Pulse, KJ Johnson provides an update as budget discussions take shape with 19 days remaining in the Illinois legislative session. Federally, the Farm Bill is now being negotiated and discussed in the Senate following House passage. bit.ly/433dy3D

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

Where does Illinois soy go after harvest? 🌱 ISA’s Interactive Trade and Export Journey follows soy from the farm to domestic crush facilities and international export markets. Explore the journey: bit.ly/4d5dMNO

KJ Johnson caught up with @RepNikkiB this week to get an update on the Farm Bill and what some of her key priorities were in the legislation. Check it out at youtube.com/shorts/77qekgs…

In the "Illinois Game Changers" issue, we're spotlighting the innovations reshaping the future of farming. Read it now at bit.ly/4eKEB8B

In this week’s Policy Pulse, two developing policy considerations around the state budget are discussed. Hear more from KJ Johnson at bit.ly/4u23hRo

Meet Krista Swanson (Oneida) — one of our 2025 Illinois 20 Under 40 Award winners. Know a young leader like Krista? Nominate by May 31. ilsoy.org/20-under-40/

Countervailing duties can impact soybean exports, input costs, and farm margins. Join Illinois Soybean Growers on May 20 from 10–11 AM CST for a webinar with ASA policy expert Virginia Houston on what CVDs could mean for your operation. Register: hubs.li/Q04fDL1T0

After a volatile spring across Illinois, what can farmers expect next? Tune in for insight on what drove April’s weather, what May could bring, and how a developing El Niño may influence summer conditions. bit.ly/3QS5O1S

Field conditions changing fast across Illinois. IL Soy Envoys Matt Montgomery, CCA, and Scott Krone join ISA agronomist Stephanie Porter, CCA, for updates on planting, frost injury, saturated soils, replant decisions, weed control and wheat conditions. bit.ly/4wsY6eX

Meet Tom Hill (Marseilles) — one of our 2025 Illinois 20 Under 40 Award winners. Nominate someone worthy by Sunday, May 31. ilsoy.org/20-under-40/

This morning, the House has passed its version of the Farm Bill. In this week's Policy Pulse, KJ Johnson shares what's in the current package for producers, and outlines what comes next as the legislation heads to the Senate. youtube.com/shorts/1MyqS0I…

Today the House of Representatives passed its version of the Farm Bill. Read ISG's statement at bit.ly/4ejFabR

Meet Devin Aherin (Dieterich) — one of our 2025 Illinois 20 Under 40 Award winners. Know a forward thinker under 40? Nominate by May 31. ilsoy.org/20-under-40/

TODAY! Join us and @ILextension at the @SIUC Belleville Research Center to explore a wide variety of cover crop research plots. Pie and ice cream, while supplies last, drop in any time between 3-6 p.m. Register now at bit.ly/3PZJh2J

In a recent webinar from @ILSoybean titled “Stretching Every Pound: Using Biologicals to Maximize Fertility During Input Shortages,” Drew Harmon, Valent BioSciences’ Midwest Technical Agronomist, spoke about the benefits of biologicals and biostimulants and highlighted a couple of product options. "When considering a biological or biostimulant, one of the first things to consider is what pain point you're trying to solve." As growers are challenged to protect their yields and profitability this season, biologicals can help unlock nutrients already in the soil, improve uptake efficiency, and support stronger roots for more resilient crops. #agriculture #biostimulants #farming

Following a recent cold snap, @ILSoybean agronomist Stephanie Porter outlines agronomic considerations to accurately assess soybean cold injury, evaluate stand viability and make informed replant decisions. fieldadvisor.org/stephanies-top…

Thanks to @ilsoilnerd for sharing the drone footage of soybeans being planted across sulfur trial treatments for @ILSoybean's On-Farm Trial Network. We look forward to sharing updates throughout the growing season! To learn more about the trial, visit: bit.ly/49c7wRE