July 2023
July 7, 2023
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
Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) Farmer Member Alexandra Miller is the sixth generation to farm her family's farm near Onawa. She's leaning on her family and her network gained through ISA membership to increase productivity and profitability on her farm. Meet Alexandra (on Page 16) and other ISA members in this issue.
Celebrating our independence
Independence Day serves as a reminder of the freedoms and opportunities available to Iowa soybean farmers and our nation.
Page 4
Rural Route 2: Let's build together
Legos build on one another to form stronger connections, just like how Iowa soybean farmers can strengthen their impact with an ISA membership.
Page 7
Member spotlight: Neil Krummen
Neil Krummen, a soybean farmer from Linn Grove in district 1, recognized as one of the Iowa Soybean Association July member spotlights.
Page 8
Member spotlight: Amber Kohlhaas
Amber Kohlhaas, a soybean farmer from Algona in district 2, recognized as one of the Iowa Soybean Association July member spotlights.
Page 10
Member spotlight: Kollyn Lentz
Kollyn Lentz, a soybean farmer from Plainfield in district 3, recognized as one of the Iowa Soybean Association July member spotlights.
Page 12
Member spotlight: Alexandra Miller
Alexandra Miller, a soybean farmer from Onawa in district 4, recognized as one of the Iowa Soybean Association July member spotlights.
Page 16
Member spotlight: Tony Lem
Tony Lem, a soybean farmer from Slater in district 5, recognized as one of the Iowa Soybean Association July member spotlights.
Page 18
Member spotlight: Marc Schneider
Marc Schneider, a soybean farmer from DeWitt in district 6, recognized as one of the Iowa Soybean Association July member spotlights.
Page 20
Member spotlight: Steve McGrew
Steve McGrew, a soybean farmer from Emerson in district 7, recognized as one of the Iowa Soybean Association July member spotlights.
Page 24
Member spotlight: Aidin Dittmer
Aidin Dittmer, a soybean farmer from Lacona in district 8, recognized as one of the Iowa Soybean Association July member spotlights.
Page 26
Member spotlight: Lance and Kerri Bell
Lance and Kerri Bell, soybean farmers from Keota in district 9, recognized as Iowa Soybean Association July member spotlights.
Page 28
Awarded grants seek to build on intercropping research efforts
ISA in partnership with the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA), received a $910,000 grant through the USDA Conservation Innovation Grants program.
Page 30
Back