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Agronomic tip of the week
by Alison Robertson, ISU plant pathologist
Hopefully, farmers trying seed treatments this growing season have selected treatments based on their knowledge of the history of seedling diseases on their farms. This could be a good opportunity to evaluate seed treatment performance under particular fields' conditions.
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Ag groups, STC study, succeed in raising semi weight limits
On April 15, Iowa Governor Chet Culver signed legislation that expands the types of commodities trucks can carry using six- and seven-axle configurations at higher weight limits.
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Grassley cosponsors an ethanol bill
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is co-sponsoring an ethanol bill designed to build our country’s energy security and create jobs. Grassley says the bill "would extend four policies for ethanol production through 2015 including the ethanol excise tax credit.”
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Agriculture softens the blow of recession
As Iowa starts to emerge from the economic downturn, officials believe farmers and ag-related industries will help lead the way. “Agriculture has been a strong sector,” says Dan Otto, an ISU economist.
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You can help get ag's message out
The Iowa Poultry Association (IPA) invites ISA members to sign up as Facebook friends of IPA and to follow IPA on Twitter. The call is part of IPA’s strategy to build its social network and educate both farmers and consumers about modern egg production.
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There's still time to test for and manage soybean cyst nematode
When it comes to soybean cyst nematode (SCN), knowledge is power. ISU Plant Pathologist Greg Tylka says it’s not too late to test and manage soils before planting. “The only way to manage SCN is to know what’s going on.”
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Take advantage of production research tools
A wealth of soybean production information is available 24/7 on the ISA Web site. You’ll find checkoff-funded resources that can help you maintain and improve yield through disease and pest management, based on the latest research findings.
To learn more, click here.
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Ag Urban Leadership Initiative begins recruitment for 2010
ISA's Ag Urban Leadership Initiative is looking for Iowans who would like to shape the future direction of our state. The program brings together community leaders from agricultural and urban professions and encourages them to further develop their leadership skills while seeking opportunities to improve Iowan’s quality of life.
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