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Pods of Potential
Hosted by Iowa Soybean Association & Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network · EN
The Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network presents Pods of Potential with host Mark Magnuson. Powered by the Iowa Soybean Association and the soybean checkoff, Pods of Potential delivers data-driven research and results to help Iowa’s soybean farmers maximize productivity, profitability, and sustainability.
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Choosing the right cover crop method for your farm | Pods of Potential Episode 23
Sep 2500:27:38Tap to summarizeExplore the pros and cons of different seeding methods for cover crops and how they cater to your farm's unique needs. Linn County farmer Jim O’Connell, ISA Senior Research Agronomist Alex Schaffer and Conservation Agronomist Evan Brehm weigh benefits like seed-to-soil contact and convenience for airplane, drone, high clearance machine, broadcast, drilled, and harvest air seeded methods. Whether you're new or experienced with cover crops, this episode provides clear, research-backed insights to help you make informed decisions for your farm.
Transcribe →How checkoff-funded agronomic research creates ROI | Pods of Potential Episode 22
Aug 2800:27:56Tap to summarizeExplore how on-farm research trials, funded in part by the soybean checkoff, are helping Spencer farmer and Iowa Soybean Association President Brent Swart boost efficiency and increase return on investment. ISA CEO Kirk Leeds explains how the association leverages checkoff dollars to improve the productivity, profitability and sustainability of Iowa’s soybean farmers. Learn how your investment in the soybean checkoff is advancing the industry in this episode of Pods of Potential.
Transcribe →Keeping valuable nutrients in the field | Pods of Potential Episode 21
Jul 17, 202500:24:34Tap to summarizeOn-farm water monitoring improves nutrient efficiency and minimizes agriculture’s impact on water quality. In this episode of Pods of Potential, Iowa Soybean Association Water Lab Services Manager Tony Seeman and Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance Director of Communications Rebekah Jones discuss how voluntary conservation improves water quality and nutrient retention. Learn how implementing conservation practices and water monitoring can help you keep your valuable nutrients out of downstream water sources.
Transcribe →Building your own cover crop business | Pods of Potential Episode 20
May 29, 202500:21:52Tap to summarizeTurn your cover crops into a successful business. Discover how the Cover Crop Business Accelerator (CCBA) program can provide financial assistance, agronomic support and networking opportunities to help establish a profitable cover crop business. On this episode of Pods of Potential, Marengo-area farmer Ross McCaw joins ISA Senior Conservation Program Manager Mike Gilman and Ann Krause from Practical Farmers of Iowa to share his experience with the CCBA. Hear how the program helped Ross increase the profitability of his cover crop business—and how it might help you do the same.
Transcribe →Optimize nitrogen rates with the Iowa Nitrogen Initiative | Pods of Potential Episode 3
Dec 19, 2023Tap to summarizeJoin Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network’s Andy Petersen to help you learn more about the Iowa Nitrogen Initiative from ISU’s Melissa Miller, Iowa Soybean Conservation Agronomist Alex Schaffer and farmer Brent Friest, including how this groundbreaking work could benefit your operation.
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