Pods of Potential

Improving water quality with saturated buffers | Pods of Potential Episode 4

The latest Pods of Potential Podcast from the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network and the Iowa Soybean Association’s Research Center for Farming Innovation is driven to deliver productive, profitable, and sustainable practices to Iowa’s farmers. Host Andy Petersen focuses this conversation with ISA Environmental Leader Award Winner Jim O’Connell and Affiliated Faculty at Iowa State University Dr. Chris Hay on implementing Edge of Field practices, the dramatic soil and nitrogen protection they provide, and why the need for expansion of these projects is a key part of the Iowa Systems Approach to Conservation.

Optimize nitrogen rates with the Iowa Nitrogen Initiative | Pods of Potential Episode 3

Join 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.

What to expect with cover crops | Pods of Potential Episode 2

The Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network presents Pods of Potential with host Andy Petersen. 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. This month’s episode features a discussion with ISA Conservation Agronomist Evan Brehm and Iowa’s Conservation Farmer of the Year Dan Voss.

Implementing a cropping strategy | Pods of Potential Episode 1

The Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network presents Pods of Potential with host Andy Petersen. 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.
In this first episode, Webster County Multi-Generational Farmer Kellie Blair joins Iowa Soybean Association Director of Research Joe McClure to discuss achieving bottom-line results by implementing a cropping strategy involving tillage reduction, precision nutrient placement, and key product placement to achieve maximum ROI on every acre of your farm.