Pods of Potential

Andy Petersen of the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network talks each month with members and leaders of the Iowa Soybean Association about the latest being done to unlock the potential of Iowa’s soybeans, and also the efforts being undertaken to be better stewards of the land.

Pods of Potential is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 35 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Pods of Potential, a education show with 35 episodes published.

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  Episode #35

  A wetland’s role on the farm | Pods of Potential Episode 35

  Sep 24, 202625 min

  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.

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  Episode #33

  The benefits of oxbow restoration | Pods of Potential Episode 33

  Jul 30, 202630 min

  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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  Episode #31

  What does tile monitoring say about water quality? | Pods of Potential Episode 31

  May 28, 202627 minS0

  <p>Farmers across Iowa are turning to water monitoring to evaluate nutrient efficiency and enhance water quality. In this episode of Pods of Potential, Iowa Soybean Association Water Lab Service Manager Tony Seeman and Heartland Co-op Strategic Partnership Coordinator Thomas Fawcett discuss how water monitoring helps farmers determine if current management practices are effective and identify conservation practices that may reduce nutrient loss. Explore how Iowa farmers, commodity groups and ag retailers are working together through Agriculture’s Clean Water Alliance to enhance water quality across the state using water monitoring results. </p>

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  Episode #30

  Does policy impact conservation and vice versa? | Pods of Potential Episode 30

  Apr 30, 202632 minS0

  <p>Protecting soil health and water quality is a priority for Iowa farmers. But what role do public policy and checkoff-funded research play in conservation adoption?</p> <p>In this episode of Pods of Potential, ISA Chief Officer of Demand and Advocacy Matt Herman, Story County farmer Dave Struthers and Iowa State University Professor Michael Castellano discuss the impacts of corn stover removal and conservation practices on Iowa's farming landscape and policy arena.</p> <p>Explore conservation from multiple perspectives: the research behind it, a farmer’s why behind implementing it and the policies that shape it. Learn how in-field ag...

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  Episode #29

  How conservation practices enhance your tile system | Pods of Potential Episode 29

  Mar 26, 202622 minS0

  <p>Farmers across Iowa use tile systems to drain excess water from their farm fields. But did you know tile drainage can be paired with a buffer strip to enhance water quality? Iowa Soybean Association Conservation Agronomist Alex Logan joins Jake Luft and John Alhers of Luft & Sons Farm Drainage Solutions to explain how conservation practices can work alongside pattern tiling. They walk through simple, cost-effective water quality practices and how they help remove nitrates from the water leaving your field tile.</p>

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