June 2023
June 1, 2023
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On the Cover
ISA Farmer Member Mark Dobson is sharing his love for conservation and farming to his son Oliver.
Executive Insights: Pounding the pavement
Growth in Egypt and Morocco expands potential U.S. soy markets. The addition of these markets will decrease U.S. reliance on Chinese markets.
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Rural Route 2: The value of direction
Having good direction is essential to the success of an individual and an organization. Be sure to cast your vote in the upcoming ISA board election.
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RCFI Update: Stepping up our game
The restructure of the Research Center for Farming Innovation (RCFI) team generates new and more efficient ways to support Iowa's farmers.
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Inflation spikes, global currency devaluations curb U.S. soybean sales
A trip to Egypt and Morocco show that rising prices have impacted the U.S. soy demand. Competitive pricing and reliability are among top concerns.
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Meet the Director: Chuck White
Meet ISA farmer-director Chuck White. He's one of 22 farmers on the Iowa Soybean Association Board of Directors.
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Director Elections: 2023 voting guide
The election of Iowa Soybean Association directors is quickly approaching. Find all voting information, including voting instructions, in one place.
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Director Elections: District 1 candidates
Meet the Iowa Soybean Association District 1 Director candidates, Paul Kassel and Randy Kroksh, who are vying for your vote in the upcoming election.
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Director Elections: District 2 candidates
Meet the Iowa Soybean Association District 2 Director candidates, Marilee Jones and Sam Showalter, who are vying for your vote in the upcoming election.
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Director Elections: District 4 candidates
Meet the Iowa Soybean Association District 4 Director candidates, Jeff Frank and James Hepp, who are vying for your vote in the upcoming election.
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Director Elections: At large candidates - running 1
Meet the Iowa Soybean Association At Large Director candidates, LaVerne Arndt and Sharon Chism, who are vying for your vote in the upcoming election.
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Director Elections: District 5 candidates
Meet the Iowa Soybean Association District 5 Director candidates, Corey Goodhue, Patrick Murken and Scott Neff, who are vying for your vote.
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Director Elections: District 7 candidates
Meet the Iowa Soybean Association District 7 Director candidates, Scot Bailey and Mark Focht, who are vying for your vote in the upcoming election.
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Director Elections: District 9 candidates
Meet the Iowa Soybean Association District 9 Director candidates, Tom Adam and Jeff Hedges, who are vying for your vote in the upcoming election.
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Director Elections: At large candidates - running 2
Meet the Iowa Soybean Association At Large Director candidates, Aimee Bissell and Rex Lawler, who are vying for your vote in the upcoming election.
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Dobson adds farm value through diversity and conservation
Mark Dobson is shaping conservation and diversity for Iowa soybean farmers through cover crops, no-till farming, and adaptive machinery.
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