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Sustainable ag practices and food security

Farmer leaders with the United Soybean Board have been meeting with global partners on food security challenges.

North-central Iowa farmer April Hemmes tells Brownfield some developing countries have been seeking suggestions on ag production practices. “We take so much for granted on how we sustainably raise our crops and what we do,” Hemmes said, “and it really comes to light how needed that is across the world.”

Eastern Iowa farmer Robb Ewoldt says there’s been a big focus on sustainability. “They just want to make sure their food is safe,” Ewoldt said. “They want to make sure we can grow food. Soybeans in particular is what we’re talking about, and also sustainability practices and soil health has come up with a few conversations that I’ve been in.”

Ewoldt says one of his messages has been healthier soils means more productive soils. They each spoke to Brownfield at the 2024 World Food Prize Borlaug International Dialogue.

INTERVIEW: United Soybean Board’s April Hemmes

INTERVIEW: United Soybean Board’s Robb Ewoldt