2025 Innovation to Profit Series kicks off in February

January 9, 2025 | Kriss Nelson

Recommendations on products and field management techniques may not be suitable for commercial fields, as they often stem from small-scale research projects and other states.

The Iowa Soybean Association’s (ISA) 2025 series of Innovation to Profit meetings will be designed to provide accurate, insightful information to Iowa’s soybean farmers to help them increase profitability and productivity.

“While we will be discussing research outcomes on a variety of different topics including nutrient inputs and how to use cover crops for better productivity, each one of the events will feature a farmer panel,” says Alex Litvin, ISA research agronomy lead. “They can discuss their trial experiences, the impact they had, and how they are incorporating those practices the previously researched.

2025 Innovation to Profit Series meetings

Northeast Iowa

Tuesday, Feb. 18 | 9:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 

Ridge Stone Golf Club, 7 Brickyard Road, Sheffield

Presentations for this meeting will include:

“Do Inputs Increase Profits?” presented by ISA Research Agronomists Shane Beck and Alex Schaffer.

“Financial Opportunities in Conservation,” by Even Brehm ISA Conservation Agronomist.

“Benefits of Edge of Field Practices to Farmers by ISA Senior Conservation Services Manager Brandon Iddings with the day concluding with a farmer panel.

For more information or to RSVP for this meeting by Feb. 7 contact Julia Brenizer, ISA producer services coordinator at jbrenzier@iasoybeans.com or 815-878-5622.

Northwest Iowa

Thursday, Feb. 20 | 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 

Siebens Forum, Buena Vista University, 610 W. 4th St., Storm Lake

Attendees will gain insight at this Innovation to Profit meeting on:

“Opportunities in Water Conservation” presented by ISA’s Conservation Services Manager, Alex Buseman.

“Optimizing your Seeding Rate” with Alex Litvin, ISA research agronomy lead.

“Blended Cover Crop Approach for soybean and corn” presented by Drew Clemmensen, ISA research agronomist.

“Cover Crop Application Methods: Which is Right for Me?” presented by Ryan Johnson, ISA conservation agronomist, followed by a farmer panel.

For more information or to RSVP for this meeting by Feb. 7 contact Paige Whitney, ISA producer services coordinator at pwhitney@iasoybeans.com or 712-371-9901.

Southwest Iowa

Thursday, Feb. 25 | 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 

Afton Community Center, 240 N Douglas St., Afton

In addition to a farmer panel, included in the meeting are presentations on:

“Optimize Your Seeding Rate” with ISA Research Agronomist Mikaela Connelly.

“Blended Cover Crop Approach for Soybeans and Corn” by Alex Litvin, ISA research agronomy lead.

“Selecting Blended Cover Crop Species” with TJ Kartes, seed salesman with Saddle Butte Ag.

“Conservation Practice Economics,” presented by ISA Conservation Agronomist Joe Wuebker.

“Conservation at the Field Edge, Simplifying Technical and Financial Assistance,” with ISA Watershed Program Manager, Rob Davis.

For more information or to RSVP for this meeting by Feb. 14, contact Mickayla Jordan at mjordan@iasoybeans.com or 641-891-2708.

Southeast Iowa

Thursday, Feb. 27 | 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 

Dallmeyer Hall - Lower Level, Washington County Fairgrounds, 611 Hwy. 1 South, Washington

During this session, farmers will have the opportunity to learn more about:

“Relay Cropping: Environmental Outcomes and Managing Risk for Profit,” presented by ISA Senior Research Agronomist, Alex Schaffer.

“Additional Revenue and Savings from Conservation Practices,” with Matt Swanson, ISA conservation agronomist.

“NIR Manure Sensor Based Application,” presented by ISA Research Agronomist, Lucas De Bruin.

A local farmer panel will examine their experiences with ISA research followed by “Benefits of Edge of Field Practices to Farmers,” by Brandon Iddings, ISA senior conservation services manager.

For more information or to RSVP for this meeting by Feb. 14, contact Kennady Henry at khenry@iasoybeans.com or 515-491-3539.

According to Litvin, the 2025 Innovation to Profit meetings aim to provide more detailed information and facilitate engagement between farmers and ISA staff, advising farmers to be proactive in asking questions.

“When you ask questions, it’s not just about receiving more information, but also helping us to potentially explore future research areas,” he says. “Your participation is contributing to driving future research.”

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