Governor Pritzker recently released the Consumers and Climate First Act which proposes to Decarbonize fuels during the transition to electrification, and establishes minimum biodiesel standards for diesel all fuel sold in Illinois. IL Soybean Growers’ Government Relations Committee Chairman, Ron Kindred, a soybean and corn farmer from Atlanta, responded with the following statement: “ISG is encouraged by the Governor’s actions in proposing to decarbonize fuels by using biodiesel blends, and we support the minimum biodiesel blend of 20% set for all diesel fuel sold in Illinois. This would achieve meaningful reductions in greenhouse gas emissions,” says Kindred. “Illinois’ 43,000 soybean farmers are proud to produce Illinois grown energy that supports essential agribusiness and provides for a cleaner burning fuel that results in better environmental outcomes.”
ISA’s New Blog Documents Illinois Soybean Trade & Exports 04.12.21
Press Release
BLOOMINGTON, ILL – April 12, 2021 – Without knowing the ins-and-outs of what makes trade happen, many people think it s a natural process that takes little effort to sustain. Illinois Soybean Association’s new Trade & Exports Blog, “Bean There,” sheds new light on how the very complicated system of trade and exports functions, and how ISA’s involvement in trade benefits soybean farmers.
Early blog contributions have highlighted the unique advantages Illinois soybeans offer over the rest. Some features have included transportation infrastructure and container shipment capabilities, Illinois trade teams, and the three key requirements international buyers look for: consistent supply, sustainably-produced, and quality product.