Insights that drive profitability

March 17, 2026 | Joe McClure

At the Iowa Soybean Association’s Research Center for Farming Innovation (RCFI), everything we do starts and ends with Iowa farmers. Our work is grounded in partnership — collaborating directly with farmers to design, conduct and apply research that advances their goals for productivity, profitability and sustainability. Together, we turn on-farm challenges into opportunities, using real-world data and practical innovation to improve decision-making and outcomes.

Each season, RCFI teams work across Iowa’s fields and watersheds to deliver insights that help farmers fine-tune agronomic practices, manage crop inputs and natural resources more efficiently and implement conservation practices that protect soil and water quality while maximizing profitability. By combining agronomic expertise, advanced analytics and farmer input, we ensure that our research translates into actionable solutions tailored to local conditions.

 Our mission is simple: empower Iowa farmers to thrive today and lead the way toward a more resilient and productive agricultural future. Through collaboration and shared innovation, we’re not just conducting projects — we’re helping farmers achieve more, one field at a time.

Written by Joe McClure.

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