Red combine harvests soybeans in Iowa

(Photo: Iowa Soybean Association / Joclyn Kuboushek)

Lessons from harvest 2025

November 26, 2025

What factors influenced soybean and corn yields this season?

The Iowa Soybean Association’s Research Agronomy Team breaks down the key trends they saw across Iowa fields this year — from weather impacts and the spread of southern rust to the value of well-timed fungicide applications. This episode of Pods of Potential also highlights the results of sulfur and cover crop trials, offering practical insights for the next growing season.

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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