September 2025
August 29, 2025
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Meet Iowa Soybean Association's conservation team: Brock Webb, Alex Buseman, Evan Brehm, Todd Sutphin, Mike Gilman, Rob Davis and Brandon Iddings. In this issue, learn how this team provides year-round support to farmers through planning and project implementation. Learn more starting on Page 8. Photo by Joclyn Kuboushek.
Executive Insights: Clock builders, not time tellers
The Iowa Soybean Association is dedicated to serving farmers by creating systems and programs that are built to last.
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Rural Route 2: Step back, see more
Whether you are riding on the sky glider at the Iowa State Fair or in the combine, a new perspective can help you reflect and make decisions.
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Your partners in on-farm conservation
The Iowa Soybean Association conservation team leads with innovation, helping farmers adopt conservation practices that protect resources and boost productivity.
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From firefighting to farming
As harvest begins this fall, ensure that fire safety is top of mind and your team is prepared in case of emergency.
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Approaching the field edge differently
Edge-of-field practices that effectively reduce nitrate runoff can be established with assistance and support from ISA.
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Protecting seed innovation
A treasure trove of soybean germplasm and years of production research are at risk of disappearing as funding decisions sit in limbo.
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From t-shirt giveaway to advocate membership
Through his ISA Advocate Membership, Kyle Brinkman shares the challenges farmers are facing and necessary policy solutions with elected officials.
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Chuck White honored for agriculture advocacy
Spencer farmer Chuck White receives the 2025 ISA Advocate for Iowa Agriculture Award for willingness to share his agricultural story with fellow farmers, elected officials and consumers.
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