March 2026
March 2, 2026
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Iowa dairy farmer Dennis Mashek says using high oleic soybeans to feed his dairy cows has improved feed efficiency on the farm. In this issue, read more about checkoff funded research regarding the role of high oleic soybeans in the dairy cow diet.
Executive Insights: Season opening
You don't control the weather or the markets, but you do control preparation, effort and willingness to adapt.
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Rural Route 2: The view from beneath the surface
As you soon head to the field to plan for the spring, I encourage you to lean on this data.
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From the field to fifth avenue
Soybeans fuel ferries, fire trucks and city fleets, showing how farm-grown clean fuels deliver real-world impact.
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Bob Quinn's microphone serves as a megaphone for Iowa ag
Bob Quinn, host of WHO Radio’s The Big Show, has helped connect Iowa farmers with audiences across the state.
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Cover crops cut nitrogen loss and protect water quality
Cover crops are one of the most effective conservation practices for reducing nutrient loss.
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Meet the director: Josh Schoulte
Iowa Soybean Association Farmer-Director from Farmersburg who serves on the Demand and Engagement Committees.
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Soy's new dairy frontier
High oleic soybeans are finding their way back into conversations as they show promise as a dairy feed ingredient.
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How planting decisions and grain marketing collide in the spring
From planting timing to pricing grain, early choices can shape yield and profitability.
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Beyond the old playbook
Hepp encourages farmers to move past outdated assumptions, adopt conservation tools and strengthen the bottom line.
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