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New Incentive Opportunity Through Partnership With Illinois Soybean Association

A new incentive opportunity is now available to all non-GMO soybean growers in Illinois, made possible by a partnership between Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) and Saving Tomorrow's Agriculture Resources (STAR).


STAR is a free tool developed for farmers by farmers to evaluate, plan, and receive unbiased technical support for conservation practices on individual fields.


Through December 4, 2023, non-GMO soybean growers willing to provide information about their field management practices and non-GMO soybean growers who are interested in implementing cover crops can qualify for a minimum $250 incentive payment.

INCENTIVES

  • $250 for non-GMO soybean growers who are willing to share their current management practices through an online survey developed by ISA and who complete a STAR field form
  • $250 BONUS for farmers growing non-GMO soybean in 2023 who already implement cover crops
  • $30/acre BONUS (up to 80 acres per farmer) for non-GMO soybean growers who implement cover crops in Fall 2023 or Fall 2024

HOW IT WORKS

  1. Complete the ISA Conservation in Non-GMO Soybeans Management survey.*
  2. If you have not grown cover crops in the past and are interested in receiving the $30/acre cost share for growing cover crops in Fall 2023 or Fall 2024, you can indicate your interest at the end of the survey.
  3. Once you complete the survey, you will be redirected back to STAR to complete the STAR field form.** If you are new to STAR and wish to complete the field form via the STAR Web App, you will need to create a free Web App account. If you prefer to complete a PDF of the field form, you can return the PDF to Illinois STAR Coordinator Natalie Kerr (natalie@STARconservation.org). 
  4. The ISA Agronomy Team and STAR will review your application and determine if you qualify for the incentive. 
  5. Payment will be issued upon approval of your application. ISA and STAR will contact you directly for payment processing information, including your W9.


* Management information collected through the survey is for ISA research purposes only and will remain confidential.

** The STAR application is a quick and easy process that typically takes less than 5 minutes to complete. Your field form responses will remain confidential and will not be shared with any outside party.

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For more information about the incentive program, contact:

STAR

Natalie Kerr, Illinois Star Coordinator

natalie@STARconservation.org 


ILSoyAdvisor Agronomy Team

Agronomy-team@ilsoy.org

www.ilsoyadvisor.com 

Questions about STAR?

Contact Natalie Kerr, Illinois Star Coordinator

natalie@STARconservation.org 

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