June 2024
May 31, 2024
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On the Cover
The Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) recently rolled out its new strategic plan after a year-long process involving farmers, industry stakeholders and others. Four key values emerged in the plan, including honesty, leadership, innovation and stewardship. Read more about the plan on page 8.
Executive Insights: Building relationships
The new Iowa Soybean Association strategic plan places emphasis on enhancing and deepening relationships with farmers.
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Rural Route 2: Passing the torch
ISA farmer members are encouraged to vote for the farmer leaders they want to help carry the torch for the organization.
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New strategic plan sharpens ISA's focus and actions
The vision of enhancing the long-term competitiveness of Iowa soybean farmers emphasized by ISA's new strategic plan.
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2024 Director Elections: Voter Guide
Everything you need to know about voting in the 2024 Iowa Soybean Association Director Election coming up in July.
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2024 Director Elections: District 1 candidates
Meet the candidates from District 1 who are running in the 2024 Iowa Soybean Association Director Election.
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2024 Director Elections: District 2 candidates
Meet the candidates from District 2 who are running in the 2024 Iowa Soybean Association Director Election.
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2024 Director Elections: District 3 candidates
Meet the candidates from District 3 who are running in the 2024 Iowa Soybean Association Director Election.
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2024 Director Elections: District 6 candidates
Meet the candidates from District 6 who are running in the 2024 Iowa Soybean Association Director Election.
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2024 Director Elections: District 7 candidates
Meet the candidates from District 7 who are running in the 2024 Iowa Soybean Association Director Election.
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2024 Director Elections: District 9 candidates
Meet the candidates from District 9 who are running in the 2024 Iowa Soybean Association Director Election.
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2024 Director Elections: At large candidates
Meet the at large candidates who are running in the 2024 Iowa Soybean Association Director Election.
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Lifelong farmer and legislative leader
Iowa farmer receives the 2024 Friend of the Iowa Soybean Farmer Award for his support of agriculture as an Iowa Senator.
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What you should know before restoring an oxbow
Farmers increase valuable habitat, water quality, and natural flood storage by restoring oxbows along field edges.
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Anderson recognized for soybean collaboration
Tom Oswald Legacy Award presented to Ed Anderson for his nationwide soybean research collaboration efforts.
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