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BLOOMINGTON, IL – The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) recently launched three new websites powered by a new content management system (CMS) that enables interactivity on a whole new level. The CMS also allows ISA staff to make changes and publish new pages and photos in a matter of minutes – which means growers and other users will have access to the most up-to-date information available. What’s more, all three sites are interconnected to make navigating from one to the other as easy as a simple click.

The statewide organization for Illinois soybean growers, ISA is taking more steps to keep its members and stakeholders better informed, while educating where necessary on key matters of interest. Farmers on the ISA board administer soybean checkoff funds to support research, promotions and educational programs designed to increase demand for Illinois soybeans, as well as administer legislation and membership programs. The three new sites are funded in part by the soybean checkoff and feature information on all aspects of these endeavors.

 The New ISA Website

The new www.ilsoy.org merges information and some of the features from the “old” site. Users will also find the new site easier to navigate and filled with more real-time information like weekly web articles and a trip blog gallery. Featuring ISA headlines on the home page, the new site also links to recent YouTube videos; program information on research, domestic marketing, membership, legislation, international marketing and more; as well as educational materials for kindergarten through sixth grade. Other highlights include the “Think’n with Lincoln” game, soy recipes, charitable efforts and real-time agricultural news, market updates and weather.

The 2010 Yield Challenge

The second site, www.soyyieldchallenge.com, supports the 2010 Yield Challenge and provides team sponsors, growers and students with the tools and information they need to register and get involved.Each team can input field data online through a sophisticated database-driven module.This data will then be exported to the Varietal Information Program for Soybeans (VIPS), where researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign analyze the data.

Access to Recent Biodiesel Industry Updates

Using the same web design template, the new www.getb11.info offers a more complete overview of what is happening with ISA’s involvement in the biodiesel industry. The site features information for retailers and suppliers, along with details on the Clean Bus program, tax incentives, myths and facts, testimonials, fuel quality and more.

Together, the three sites offer a well-rounded view of what the ISA is doing on behalf of soybean growers in Illinois.