August 2024
August 4, 2024
Click the brackets in the bottom right corner to view the
magazine in full screen or click one of the story titles below.
In this issue...
On the Cover
The Iowa Soybean Association's dedicated research agronomy team includes: Alexander Litvin, Ph.D., research agronomy lead (pictured far left), Craig Woods, research technician (pictured far right), and research agronomists Mikaela Connelly, Lucas De Bruin, Alex Schaffer, Drew Clemmensen and Shane Beck. Read more about this team, how they help farmers and trial opportunities starting on page 8.
Executive Insights: All things soy
With increased demand for soybean oil, we’ll also have the challenge of finding a home for more soybean meal.
Page 4
Rural Route 2: Sea of soy
Soybean month in Iowa is an opportunity to bring attention to the crop responsible for feeding and fueling the world.
Page 7
Introducing: The ISA Research Agronomy Team
ISA research agronomists conduct statewide on-farm trials that generate insights that are shared with Iowa farmers.
Page 8
Stacking benefits for cover crop success
Iowa farmers planted approximately 3.8 million acres of cover crops. What is with the 850% increase in 10 years?
Page 16
Soy-based turf driving soybean demand
By displacing petroleum, biobased products reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with a changing climate.
Page 20
Soy Leaders Network demonstrates importance of insight
SLN members receive information to stay up to date on what ISA is doing and what is happening in the soybean industry.
Page 24
An extracurricular education
Soy Squad is a unique opportunity for college-aged students interested in or studying agriculture.
Page 26
The power of the bean
From multiple applications and uses, the soybean is a juggernaut; food, fuel, fiber — this little bean is powerful.
Page 30
Back