Producers from throughout the state and beyond came to the Iowa Soybean Association?s Innovation to Profit Conference last Thursday to hear from soy industry leaders on how to increase profits and to figure out what to expect for this year. However, the reverse was actually the goal of the event: the ISA wanted to hear from the producers in attendance. ISA President-Elect Randy Miller said interactivity was a central focus for the conference.
The soybean industry has already seen a fair share of action so far this year. Every day, it seems that there?s different news coming out about Brazil?s soybean crop, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, or renewable fuels. Miller said that the ISA is prepared to do whatever they can to stay in front of these issues.
Among those issues, Brazil?s soybean crop is probably the most prominent when it comes to the U.S. soy industry. Miller said the ISA sends teams down to Brazil and other parts of the world to bring back valuable first-hand experience that they then use to help inform producers.
All in all, it?s important for industry leaders, lawmakers, and producers to maintain an open dialogue. It?s easy to think that one voice won?t make a big enough difference, but Miller said even just one call can trigger a series of realizations that could lead to action.
You can call the ISA at (515) 251-8640 or visit iasoybeans.com to make your voice heard.
