August 2025
July 31, 2025
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On the Cover
While the 2025 crop is still growing, farmers are thinking about next year's crop and seed selection. Alex Woodall, an Iowa Soybean Association farmer member near Kamrar, says future seed innovation must consider yield, traits and whatever Mother Nature throws out during the growing season. In this issue, we asked farmers and others to consider what future seed traits they'd like to grow in their fields. Photo by Joclyn Kuboushek.
Executive Insights: Addressing misinformation and safeguarding soybean oil demand
Farmers and soybean supporters combat misinformation campaigns about soybean oil health through advocacy and research.
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Rural Route 2: Celebrate soy all month long
It's Soybean Month in Iowa! This month and every month, we celebrate the versatility and importance of Iowa soybeans.
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Farmers' soybean seed wish list
When faced with ever-changing weather and weed challenges, farmers expect more from their soybean seeds.
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Five considerations for soybean seed selection
Maximize every acre with these seed selection tips - covering pests, maturity, emergence, defense and yield consistency.
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Put your fields to the test
Iowa Soybean Association expands research opportunities to boost farmer profitability, productivity and conservation.
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Iowa Soybean Association launches Partners+ Program with AGI
ISA welcomes grain management leader AGI for partnership to provide information and savings to farmer-members through the Partners+ Program.
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Long-term impacts of cover crops
On-farm research trials show cover crops have a limited impact on soybean and corn yields while decreasing soil compaction and nitrate levels.
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B99 hits the road in Iowa
Des Moines Pilot Flying J station opens Iowa’s first above-ground 99% biodiesel fueling pump with support from ISA and the Iowa Biodiesel Board.
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Shaping the future of seed
Researchers and companies team up to develop seed that’s ready for future challenges from weather, pests and changing farming practice.
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