July 2025
June 19, 2025
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Josh and Taylor Blair with their children, Brogan and Mason, on their farm near Kiron. Participating in the Iowa Soybean Association's (ISA) Experience Class broadened their view of ISA program offerings and the Iowa soybean industry. In this issues, we explore how ISA members are finding ways to engages through ISA programming. Photo: Joclyn Kuboushek.
Farming through the spin
When the world feels like it's spinning out of control, focus on the things you can control to remain level-headed.
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Rural Route 2: Vote - Lessons from the showring
Exhibiting livestock and static projects at the local county fair helps youth develop responsibility and life skills.
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An experience of a lifetime
Driven by curiosity, Josh Blair builds industry connections and sees the value of the soybean checkoff through ISA's Experience Class.
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Trade Team Task Force strengthens soy's international connections
Farmers seek new soybean market opportunities by building connections while hosting international trade teams.
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Yvonne Wente, trailblazer, named Legacy of Leadership award winner
The 2025 ISA Legacy of Leadership Award presented to first female chair of the Iowa Soybean Promotion Board.
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Generations strong and future ready
Clarinda farmer Logan Brooke finds value in his ISA farmer membership by getting involved in programs and utilizing farmer resources.
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Turning trials into better yields
Jeff Lindsay improves the productivity of his farm by using research data to make management decisions.
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Farming with a voice
ISA Communications Squad helps farmer and agricultural educator Jarret Horn share his story with others.
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Ottumwa farmer at the helm
Iowa farmer Pat Swanson appointed as administrator of the USDA Risk Management Agency.
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Soil management boosts drought resilience
Recent research on soybean resilience explores how farmers can boost yields during wet springs and dry summers.
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Sowing the seeds of change on capitol hill
Tim Couser advocates for fellow soybean farmers and expands his leadership skills through the Grassroots Fellowship program.
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Soy, markets and The Cow Guy
The Cow Guy Scott Shellady brings agricultural market expertise to ISA's Summer Soy Series in August.
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Soy Squad offers fields of learning
Graceland University student Jairus Davis took his collegiate learning experience beyond the classroom by joining ISA’s Soy Squad.
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Farmers leading from the field
Monticello-area farmer uses ISA's Soy Leaders Network to connect with unique farmer resources and opportunities to help diversify his farm.
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