The Iowa Soybean Research Center was established in 2014 to increase collaboration, coordination, and integration among Iowa State University, Iowa Soybean Association, industry, and farmers to align the soybean-related activities with the needs of Iowa soybean farmers and the industry that supports production of the crop.

The center will involve and help coordinate research, teaching, and extension faculty and staff who work in the areas of soybean biology, breeding, economics, precision agriculture, production, and pest management at Iowa State University and the Iowa Soybean Association.