The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) and the National Soybean Research Laboratory (NSRL) at the University of Illinois strive to facilitate research spanning the soybean industry. Rapid developments in soybean science and technology are changing the way we do research in the areas of soybean productivity and genetic improvement, crop management, processing, animal feed, food, nutrition, biofuels, and human health. The ISA and the NSRL are focused on the application of new developments in science and technology to directly respond to the needs of the soybean industry and to assist producers in their efforts to deal with the challenges of a constantly changing market place. The ISA is the statewide organization for Illinois soybean producers that administers soybean checkoff funds to support research, promotions and educational programs designed to increase demand for Illinois soybeans and administers legislation and membership programs.