Illinois Soybean Association Archives

R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: ISA debuts weekly crop reports

— July 21, 2021

This week’s farm and rural news roundup offers information on moisture-related crop issues turning up in Illinois fields, along with information on Farm-to-School government grants…

R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: $4.5 million heading to Peoria Ag Lab
— July 7, 2021

In this week’s look between the rows, we examine why farmers can look forward to higher or steady prices for their commodities this year. We also have a report on federal research…
R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: U of I Feed Tech Center makes debut
— June 23, 2021

This week’s report offers the latest Illinois crop conditions, along with information on the opening of the new, $20 million Feed Technology Center at the University of Illinois….
R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Ag, food workers next up for vaccine
— January 15, 2021

Topping this week’s agriculture news, several Illinois farmers have assumed leadership positions in national soybean organizations. In addition, we have a summary of the latest organic…

R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Farm Progress Show returns
— June 30, 2021

In this week’s column, we spotlight an Illinois farmer’s testimony on Capitol Hill, along with information on how farmers can test products offered by start-up agtech companies…
R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Climate change bill endorsed by Illinois ag groups
— April 21, 2021

Your weekly farm and rural news roundup focuses this week on the politics of farming, with several new bills and proposed legislation being lauded by Illinois farmers and ag organizations….
R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Soybean growers set FY 2021 priorities
— September 16, 2020

Effects of the Aug. 10 derecho wind storm can now be documented: USDA has lowered expectations for the 2020 corn harvest. In this week’s farm and rural news report, we will also take…