Leaving money in your field?

December 18, 2025

Soybean cyst nematodes (SCN) are one of Iowa’s most damaging pests, silently cutting yields and reducing profits for farmers.

In this episode of Pods of Potential, Matt Carroll from the Iowa Soybean Association (ISA), Greg Tylka from the Iowa Soybean Research Center at Iowa State University and northwest Iowa farmer Austin Behrendsen dive into the prevalence of SCN and the latest research-backed strategies to manage it.

Learn why ISA partners with organizations and universities to fund critical research, including work on SCN, and how proactive management can protect both your crop and your bottom line.

The Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network presents Pods of Potential with host Mark Magnuson. 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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