Harvest is one of my favorite times of the year. Not only do I get to enjoy Iowa’s beautiful countryside, there’s also a sense of accomplishment to look over your shoulder from the seat of a combine and see the progress you’ve made.

Iowa farmers are motivated by progress that comes from hard work, consistency and innovation. That innovation enables us to use fewer resources today while growing more abundant and diverse food choices that consumers have come to expect.

However, sometimes farming innovation can cause a disconnect with folks who remember a very...