February 2025
February 1, 2025
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Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) District 3 Director Amanda Tupper in her family's pig barn in Chickasaw County. Soybeans are a vital part of a pig's diet; the livestock sector is a large consumer of soybeans. In this issue, learn how the livestock and soybean industries work together to build demand for the products farmers grow and raise on the farm.
The power of public investment
Behind every productive field lies a vast network of research and collaboration. Public investments courtesy of the soybean checkoff and private funding from seed and technology companies play essential roles in advancing soybean production.
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A winning combination
Soybeans and livestock. A dynamic duo. The most important customer of U.S. soybeans, livestock, consumes 97% of U.S. soybean meal, according to the United Soybean Board.
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Soy is the complete nutritional package for livestock
U.S. soybeans are considered to offer increased benefits, compared to other soybean-producing countries including higher sucrose levels, superior amino acid profile, better digestibility, increased metabolizable energy and lower fiber.
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Meet the Animal Ag Alliance
When trying to share the story of agriculture with a world of consumers, it helps to have some like-minded friends.
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Is soybean meal losing its dominance in livestock feed?
Broiler chicken and laying hen diets increasingly rely on soybean meal, while swine diets use less.
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Farmer leader elected to advocate on behalf of U.S. growers
During its annual election meeting, the ASA Board voted in executive committee members who will lead the organization.
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Assessing impact on the Iowa landscape
From the late '80 to the 2000s, Iowa farmers were navigating how to implement soil conservation plans and witnessing the rise of no-till farming.
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Selling soy through meat
One of the ways Iowa soybean farmers extract value from global endeavors is through its checkoff investment in the USMEF.
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A friend to farmers
“I’m most proud of the staff, the partnerships and our track record," Wolf says. "We do it on behalf of farmers and for farmers.
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Growing Iowa's livestock industry
CSIF helps farmers navigate the rules and regulations that relate to livestock agriculture. CSIF was created in '04.
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Iowa farmers assume leadership positions on the United Soybean Board
Shirbroun and Ewoldt are among the United Soybean Board of 77 farmer directors from across the country; 4 representing Iowa.
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