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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Iowa Soybean Association & Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network
A wetland’s role on the farm | Pods of Potential Episode 35
What if your unproductive and oversaturated ground could become an asset for your farm? On this episode of Pods of Potential, past ISA President Tom Adam and his son Eric Adam join ISA Conservation Services Manager Alex Buseman to discuss the value of wetland restoration. The episode begins with a look back at Tom’s year as president, including the accomplishments he is most proud of. The father-son duo then shares why conservation is an important part of their operation and how a wetland restoration project will benefit their Keokuk County farm. Discover how a wetland can mitigate flooding, enhance water quality and support native wildlife.
27 Aug 2026
From On-Farm Data to Better Nitrogen Management | Pods of Potential Episode 34
Finding the right nitrogen rate can be difficult, but the Iowa Nitrogen Initiative’s N-FACT tool helps take the guesswork out of the process. ISA Conservation Agronomist Evan Brehm and Nitrogen Initiative Project Director Melissa Miller share how data from on-farm nitrogen trials is helping farmers improve nutrient management through a new online tool. Explore how applying the right source, at the right rate, at the right time and in the right place can increase profitability on your farm and reduce nitrates leaving your field.
30 Jul 2026
The benefits of oxbow restoration | Pods of Potential Episode 33
Restoring natural oxbows can turn your challenging wet areas into native wildlife habitat and dependable watering sources for livestock. In this episode of Pods of Potential, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services Iowa Private Lands Coordinator Drew Diallesandro joins ISA Senior Conservation Services Manager Brandon Iddings to discuss the oxbow restoration process. Learn how restored oxbows benefit farms by improving wildlife habitat, supporting flood mitigation and creating a productive use for excavated soil. They also discuss how partnering with the Iowa Soybean Association makes restoration a simple, no-cost process for landowners.
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