When conservation and agronomy work together, they can deliver real, on-farm benefits. Explore how you can make your underperforming acres benefit your farm and your bottom line as Greene County farmer David Ausberger shares his conservation story. Hear how David uses conservation to improve soil quality and reduce operating costs. Iowa Soybean Association Conservation Services and Programs Lead Todd Sutphin also shares how ISA leverages partnerships to help farmers implement in-field and edge-of-field conservation practices at little to no cost.

Soybean cyst nematodes (SCN) are one of Iowa’s most damaging pests, silently cutting yields and reducing profits for farmers. In this episode of Pods of Potential, Matt Carroll from the Iowa Soybean Association (ISA), Greg Tylka from the Iowa Soybean Research Center at Iowa State University and northwest Iowa farmer Austin Behrendsen dive into the prevalence of SCN and the latest research-backed strategies to manage it. Learn why ISA partners with organizations and universities to fund critical research, including work on SCN, and how proactive management can protect both your crop and your bottom line.

What factors influenced soybean and corn yields this season? The Iowa Soybean Association’s Research Agronomy Team breaks down the key trends they saw across Iowa fields this year — from weather impacts and the spread of southern rust to the value of well-timed fungicide applications. This episode of Pods of Potential also highlights the results of sulfur and cover crop trials, offering practical insights for the next growing season.