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Fueling Your Progress
We can all agree that sometimes, you just need a place to recharge, reconnect, and prepare yourself for the road ahead. The Illinois Soybean Association is proud to be providing a space for farmers to do just that at this year’s Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois.
As we did in 2021, ISA will partner with IL Corn under one roof at the show to feature all the ways our organizations are “fueling progress” for Illinois farmers. We felt that this theme paid tribute to the Farm Progress Show itself, recognized globally as the first largescale agricultural event, and its continued leadership in scale and scope for showcasing the best and latest advancements in agriculture for over 70 years.
Likewise, farmers’ checkoff dollars work similarly year after year to allow them to be industry leaders through on-farm advancements, conservation efforts, trade and export markets, and renewable fuels.
At our co-branded, vintage filling station, Farm Progress Show attendees can rest their feet, have a snack, and recharge while they learn about all the ways their checkoff dollars are fueling progress through:
Biofuels
Demand for ethanol and biodiesel makes your corn and soybeans more valuable, and we’re working hard to ensure your checkoff investments promote more biodiesel usage and biodiesel blends using more soybean oil.
Sustainable Practices
When it comes to sustainable agronomic practices, farmers shouldn’t have to choose between reducing their environmental footprint and increasing productivity. The Precision Conservation Management program, the premier conservation program of IL Corn and ISA, helps you do both through education and ongoing technical support.
Animal Agriculture
Animal agriculture is the largest consumer of Illinois corn and soy. We’re investing your hard-earned checkoff dollars in programs that support the livestock industry and fuel increased global demand for meat and meat exports.
Trade and Exports
When it comes to trade and exports, our organizations understand that strong export markets help increase crop prices for farmers. From managing relationships with buyers, to strengthening transportation logistics and critical infrastructure, ISA and IL Corn are investing in programs that ensure thriving trade markets for Illinois corn and soybeans.
Consumer Outreach
These days, consumers want to know how their food is grown and raised. Many are surprised to learn that 96 percent of family farms in Illinois are family owned and operated. Through Illinois Farm Families, ISA, IL Corn and other partners connect urban consumers directly with Illinois farmers to learn how they are delivering safe and sustainable food production, and that’s just the beginning. Be sure to stop by booth #605 at the Farm Progress Show to learn how your checkoff investment is providing valuable returns back to your farm, and continues to fuel your progress.
We'll see you there!
