May 2025
April 29, 2025
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Iowa farmers cultivate connections globally through personal visis on trade missions and by investing in other efforts where boots-on-the-ground training and educational opportunities help build preference and demand for U.S. soy.
Farming's heart and soul
When times are tough, take a step back, reset and refocus on the blessing that is the people involved in agriculture.
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Here's to moms
Show your appreciation and gratitude for the mom who keep the family running both on and off the farm this Mother's Day.
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Quality drives exports to Central America
A recent trade mission to Guatemala and Costa Rica reveals that consumer preference for quality drives U.S. meat and soy exports to Central America.
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Improving biofuel market access for farmers
The newly developed Farmers Fueling the Future (FFF) Initiative launched by Iowa Soybean Association seeks to improve biofuel market access by putting farmers at the center of discussion.
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Ensuring sustainable and reliable U.S. soy
Soy Sustainability Assurance Protocol (SSAP) opens new markets for U.S. soy by ensuring and certifying product quality.
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Using woodchip bioreactors to reduce nitrate loss
New bioreactor research suggests that with proper maintenance, woodchip bioreactors can last longer than estimated 10 year life expectancy.
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Growing markets for U.S. soy
The United Stated Soybean Export Council (USSEC) expands global preference for U.S. soybeans by building personal relationships and establishing connections in developing countries.
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Research improving productivity and profitability
This collaborative research program supported by 13 soybean-producing states helps find solutions to production challenges to improve farmer productivity and profitability.
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Meet the director: Rick Juchems
Meet Rick Juchems, a District 3 director for the Iowa Soybean Association who farms near Plainfield.
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