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How can research trials improve my farm's ROI?

October 3, 2025

During times of tight margins, managing input costs is crucial to remaining profitable. Chief Officer of the Research Center of Farming Innovation Joe McClure shares how the Iowa Soybean Association uses on-farm research trials to help farmers make input decisions for the following year. Discover how the soybean checkoff is leveraged alongside partner investments to conduct actionable and industry-leading research. 

Interested in determining the best management practices for your farm? Contact agronomy@iasoybeans.com or call 515-334-1044 to explore research and conservation trial opportunities. 

The Soybean Bulletin is produced by Brownfield as part of a content partnership with the Iowa Soybean Association.

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