The Market Development team showcased Illinois transportation to LEAD Program members through visits to ADM Mendota's rail facility, ADM Ottawa's barge loading operation, the ARTCO barge terminal and the Starved Rock Lock and Dam! A big thank you to @ADMupdates for hosting!🌱🌎

Registration is open for the 2027 Soybean Summit in Champaign! 🌱 Join soybean farmers and industry experts to discuss markets, policy and agronomy. Plus, take home a free commercial-grade WeatherMate hand-held thermo-windmeter! Visit hubs.li/Q04BhqF-0 to register today!

Help us celebrate the advisers driving success in Illinois soybean fields. Nominations for the Master Adviser close on Sunday, November 1. 🌱 hubs.li/Q04zXZQB0

Nearly half of Illinois' soybean crop is now in the bin! 🚜🌱 With 48% of soybeans harvested statewide, combines are rolling across Illinois as farmers take advantage of harvest conditions and continue gathering this year's crop.

Earlier this month, Caitlyn Abbey, ISA International Markets Manager, attended the U.S.-India Startups & Innovation Roundtable with the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, where she discussed global innovation with leaders and the challenges that come with it. 🌎

From planting to harvest and every season in between, Illinois farmers work tirelessly to produce sustainable and abundant crops while caring for the land for future generations. This National Farmers Day, we're proud to celebrate the people behind our food system! 🌱🚜

KJ Johnson gives an update on the dyed diesel fuel issue and how it impacts farmers moving forward. Click here to learn more about the additional guidance released by Governor Pritzker: hubs.li/Q04zV61g0

Great soybean production starts with great soil advice. Nominate a deserving Illinois CCA for the Dave Rahe Excellence in Soils Consulting Award by Sunday, November 1. 🌱 hubs.li/Q04zFVv_0

ISA Farm Manager Jim Isermann shares results from evaluating cereal rye, wheat and winter barley to compare establishment, biomass production and performance ahead of soybean planting. Watch now: hubs.li/Q04zFVv50

ISA's 2027 Soybean Summit will be held January 26-27 at the I Hotel & Conference Center! If you can't make it to Champaign, Summit watch parties will be held in Ina and Malta. Registration and agenda details will be available soon. To learn more, visit: bit.ly/4j2ytx9

Almost one-third of Illinois soybeans are officially in the bin! ✅ As of Oct. 4, 31% of the state's soybean crop has been harvested. As combines roll across the state, farmers are making steady progress and bringing in this year’s soybean crop! 🚜🌱

Know a CCA whose advice helps farmers boost soybean yields and profitability? Nominate them for the Master Adviser Award by Sunday, November 1. 🌱 @FieldAdvisor bit.ly/3zgAhOF

An update from KJ Johnson on the current status of the emergency tax relief on diesel fuel.

ISA is grateful for federal tax relief on diesel fuel and urges state policymakers to explore options to lower transportation costs. Diesel prices add pressure to farm operations, and affordable fuel is critical for Illinois farmers. Learn more here: bit.ly/4yzqkoV

Wetlands regulation in Illinois is shifting from Washington to Springfield. The outcome isn’t certain yet, but the conversation that’s happening right now could affect your fields. ISA is tracking every development: ilsoy.org/wetlands/

October is National Pork Month! Swine represent 20–25 million bushels of soybean demand per year, strengthening the connection between soybean farmers and the livestock industry. We are proud to partner with the Illinois Pork Producers Association to support pork demand. 🐖

Know a CCA who goes above and beyond in soils consulting for soybean production? Nominate them for the Dave Rahe Excellence in Soils Consulting Award, honoring excellence and service to growers, using the link below. Nominations close Sunday, November 1. fieldadvisor.org/field-advis…

The Illinois Soybean Association On-Farm Trial Network is OPEN for enrollment! Put cereal rye and winter barley to the test! Identify the cover crop strategies that work for weed management in Illinois soybean fields. fieldadvisor.org/on-farm-tri…

ISA's 2027 Soybean Summit will be held January 26-27 at the I Hotel & Conference Center! If you can't make it to Champaign, Summit watch parties will be held in Ina and Malta. Registration and agenda details will be available soon. To learn more, visit: ilsoy.org/events/soybean-sum…

In this week's Policy Pulse, KJ Johnson urges Illinois soybean growers to reach out to Governor Pritzker and members of Congress to encourage them to support a temporary allowance to use dyed diesel fuel in over-the-road trucks, which could help farmers save money this harvest.