Soy at Play with Dr. Dirk Maier, the Iowa Cubs and Agronomist Troy Deutmeyer

It's the start of summer in Iowa—the fields are growing, the ballparks are full and soybeans are doing more work than most people realize.  Dr. Dirk Maier of the ISU Kent Feed Mill and Grain Science Complex kicks of this episode by walking us through a first-of-its-kind university facility that trains the next generation of feed professionals—and is now piloting a high oleic soybean project tied to a major dairy expansion coming to central Iowa.  We then head to Principal Park where the Iowa Cubs are showcasing the connection between America's favorite pastime and agriculture. Elly Simpson takes us on a tour of Principal Park, where soy shows up in the seats, the outfield wall, the paint and every fryer on the concourse.  Rounding out the episode, Pioneer Field Agronomist Troy Deutmeyer joins us remotely from east-central Iowa with a real-time read on field conditions and why a record number of farmers are running on-farm trials this season. The Bean Scene is brought to you by the Iowa Soybean Association and the soybean checkoff. Have a question or comment you want to share?  Leave us a short voice message! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2601367/fa...) The Iowa Soybean Association's Summer Soy Series is coming to a community near you! Join fellow farmers, industry leaders and special guest Corey Hillebo — cohost of the “Farm4Profit” podcast — for an interactive discussion on the future of the soybean industry. You don’t want to miss this practical, farmer-driven event - designed to help you plan for the year ahead. Register for an event near you at iasoybeans.com/SummerSoy About the Iowa Soybean Association: The Iowa Soybean Association was created by Iowa's farmers in 1964 and is driven to deliver increased soybean demand through market development and new uses, farmer-focused research, timely information and know-how and policy initiatives enabling farmers and the industry to flourish. Stay Connected: To learn more about the Iowa Soybean Association and the soybean industry, visit: https://www.iasoybeans.com (https://www.iasoybeans.com/) Facebook: Iowa Soybean Association (  / iowasoybeans  ) Instagram: @iowasoybean (  / iowasoybean  ) LinkedIn: Iowa Soybean Association (  / iowa-soybean-association  ) X: @IowaSoybeans (https://x.com/IowaSoybeans) YouTube: Iowa Soybean Association (   / channel  )