How checkoff-funded agronomic research creates ROI

August 28, 2025

Explore how on-farm research trials, funded in part by the soybean checkoff, are helping Spencer farmer and Iowa Soybean Association President Brent Swart boost efficiency and increase return on investment. ISA CEO Kirk Leeds explains how the association leverages checkoff dollars to improve the productivity, profitability and sustainability of Iowa’s soybean farmers. Learn how your investment in the soybean checkoff is advancing the industry in this episode of Pods of Potential.

Interested in increasing your return on investment for inputs by implementing a trial on your farm? Visit our Current Trial Opportunities webpage to explore current trial options. If you are interested in doing a trial that is not listed, please contact agronomy@iasoybeans.com.  

The Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network presents Pods of Potential with host Andy Petersen. Powered by the Iowa Soybean Association and the soybean checkoff, Pods of Potential delivers data-driven research and results to help Iowa's soybean farmers maximize productivity, profitability, and sustainability.

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