Last chance to nominate a young Illinois ag leader for 20 Under 40. If they’re doing the work, leading with integrity and serving their community, let’s shine a light on it. Deadline May 31: ilsoy.org/20-under-40/

Illinois farmer, podcaster and radio host Rob Sharkey, better known online as The SharkFarmer, emphasizes the complexity of succession planning and the importance of having intentional conversations regarding these decisions. Click here to read more: ilsoy.org/planning-for-succe…

Kevin "KJ" Johnson sat down with ISA Chairman Bryan Severs to discuss all things ISA in this new board member highlight series. Watch it now at: bit.ly/4vI6TZc

Join Jared Chester, a @BecksHybrids PFR and Agronomy Information Specialist, for a webinar focused on fertility placement, timing, foliar nutrition, and the profitability behind the practices being tested. Wednesday, June 17, at 10:00 A.M. CST Register: bit.ly/3RW06MG

In this Policy Pulse Update, Kevin "KJ" Johnson lets us know the hot topics in Washington, D.C. that he and his team are closely watching on your behalf. Watch now at: bit.ly/49M8bK7

The Village of River Forest and Village of Skokie are the newest members of the B20 Club of Illinois! Read @ILSoybean's announcement: ilsoy.org/suburban-communiti… #Biodiesel #B20 #LowCarbon #B20Club

🌱 Established in 2025, the Soy Innovation Center connects partners with the expertise, resources and support needed to create sustainable products with competitive performance and price. Stay tuned for more innovations coming down the pipeline! bit.ly/3QbrHZV

🥛Giving back, one gallon at a time! Illinois dairy farmers proudly donated 26,000 pounds of milk to Feeding Illinois food banks to celebrate #JuneDairyMonth helping provide more than 52,000 servings of fresh, nutritious milk to families across the state. From Urbana to Vienna, Springfield, Geneva, and Galesburg this effort made possible with partners like @PFDairy, @ilcorn Marketing Board, and @ILSoybean supports communities facing food insecurity while delivering wholesome dairy goodness where it is needed most. Since 2023 Illinois dairy farmers have donated over 82,500 pounds of milk and we are just getting started 🐄🥛

While most soybeans in Illinois have been planted, some are waiting for wheat harvest. Hear more on double crop soybeans in this #UpdateFromTheField from Rachel Vann and Darby from @ILSoybean. #SoyCheckoff #Plant26

U.S. pork exports delivered significant returns to Illinois soybean producers in 2025! Read the full study:usmef.org/export-data/export… #USMEF @ILSoybean

In this Brownfield Ag News interview, Illinois Soybean Association Director Elliott Uphoff discusses how strong storage systems and partnerships with companies like @AgGrowthIntl help farmers manage grain more efficiently from harvest through delivery.

Join ISAP’s Policy Committee, including ISA’s David Kubik and Corey Lacey, for a “Policy Round-Up” webinar at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9, to get the latest on Illinois conservation ag policy. Register today: zoom.us/meeting/register/Jj-…

In this week's Policy Pulse, KJ Johnson gives a recap of the Illinois Spring Legislative Session. Watch it now at: bit.ly/4oc1dUP

Join Jared Chester, a @BecksHybrids PFR and Agronomy Information Specialist, for a webinar focused on fertility placement, timing, foliar nutrition, and the profitability behind the practices being tested. Wednesday, June 17 at 10:00 A.M. CST Register: bit.ly/3RW06MG

Director of Government Relations & Strategy KJ Johnson and Biofuels Policy Manager David Kubik met with Anne Vogel, District 5 US EPA administrator, in Chicago on Monday. They had a great discussion on biofuels, nutrient reduction and pesticide-related issues.

Thank you, @SenatorDurbin, for joining the Incobrasa leadership team and us at Incobrasa Industries to see firsthand how Illinois soybeans are crushed and processed into domestic feedstocks supporting biofuels and food production. Read more at bit.ly/3QgaQVI

I met with members of the IL Soybean Association at Incobrasa Industries in Gilman on Friday to discuss the challenges our farmers face with biofuels and the wider farm economy. Our farmers need common sense policies, not chaotic tariffs and rising costs for diesel and fertilizer.

In this Brownfield Ag News interview, Illinois Soybean Association Grower Director Elliott Uphoff shares how working with partners like @AgGrowthIntl helps bring tools, resources and innovation closer to the farmers who can put them to work.

The 2026 Illinois Soy Envoys are representative of the depth and breadth of soybean industry expertise found across Illinois. Meet this year's class in the latest issue of #IllinoisFieldandBean: ilsoy.org/2026-il-soy-envoys…

As the Illinois legislative session wraps up this week, KJ is on the ground in Springfield monitoring any last-minute legislation that may arise, including efforts to ensure the B20 biodiesel sales tax exemption remains in place. youtube.com/shorts/qh0sXw2wG…