Iowa Soybean Association

Should you purchase or rent #farmland? Land values have started to come back in alignment with the trendline ?? but how do those values impact the cash rent that farmers pay? Partially funded by the soybean checkoff.

Is there any chance of a Thanksgiving market rally we can all be grateful for? If you live near a #soybean ?? crush plant or a #corn ?? ethanol plant, farmers might find attractive cash bids during the holidays ?? https://hubs.li/Q02Z9y1q0 Funded by the soybean checkoff.

As part of the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute, Lead DSM brought community leaders to Lee Tesdell's farm to learn more about conservation ?? and water quality. Equipping these individuals with hands-on experience in the field will help them make decisions that will positively impact both urban and rural communities ?? throughout Iowa. Partially funded by the soybean checkoff.

Yesterday, Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow, released the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act, proposed farm bill text. While the Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) is still evaluating the 1,397-page document, here are some key areas of importance that ISA is committed to advocating for ?? https://hubs.li/Q02YJmss0 Not funded by the soybean checkoff.

Every farm needs a voice ?? to share the story of modern agriculture with consumers and media outlets. Luckily for #soybean farmers, there's a program where you meet twice annually to discuss the biggest topics in agriculture and build valuable communication skills. Find out what you will take away from joining ?? https://hubs.li/Q02YwzdK0 Partially funded by the soybean checkoff.

You've seen countless large concrete and metal structures scattered across Iowa's landscape. What are they? They're likely grain elevators at a #cooperative. Cooperatives remain a vital link in the supply chain ?? for Iowa #soybean farmers. Learn more about cooperatives and how they started ? https://lnkd.in/gEgf6Csf Funded by the soybean checkoff.

Soybean checkoff dollars have sparked much needed updates at the Port of Kalama. The port is currently limited by its railway ?? setup, but that'll hopefully be resolved with an upcoming project that'll increase the efficiency of #soybeans unloading at the facility. Partially funded by the soybean checkoff.

Honoring all the brave men and women who have served our country ??. Especially those who also farm ?? and take on the task of providing food to our nation. #VeteransDay Not funded by the soybean checkoff.

The World Food Prize ?? along with other events brought #soybean stakeholders from around the world to Des Moines last week. With a global audience in town, Iowa farmers and ISA staff engaged with prospective customers from Pakistan, Tunisia and Mauritania. These connections build relationships ?? and increase soybean demand as the visiting countries look to feed their people. Morey Hill, farmer from Madrid, also spoke to the visitors in his capacity as chair of ASA's World Initiative for Soy in Human Health. This program fosters business development in markets where U.S. soy will have the largest impact. Partially funded by the soybean checkoff.

How can farmers manage risk ?? when it comes to pricing? Jake Moline, StoneX risk management consultant, provides three steps to increasing on-farm profitability. One of those steps is forward marketing grain. Partially funded by the soybean checkoff.