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ISA responds to USDA crop report
The USDA crop report for August forecasts total U.S. soybean production at 3.06 billion bushels, compared to 3.33 billion last year. For Iowa, production is estimated at 473 million bushels, compared to 496 million in 2010. ISA leaders responded to the report.
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Agronomic tip of the week: Biocontrol of white mold
The warm weather so far during 2011 has minimized white mold development throughout much of Iowa. Even so, growers are encouraged to scout fields and identify those that have white mold.
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Rolland Schnell participates in Regional Ag Exchange Program
Rolland Schnell, a soybean grower and ISA director from Newton, Iowa, recently spent four days learning about agriculture in Tennessee as part of the annual Regional Exchange and Awareness Program (REAP).
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Mark Jackson participates in aquaculture tour
In July, ISA Director Mark Jackson of Rose Hill participated in an aquaculture stakeholder’s team visit to the Philippines, Indonesia and China. “The ability to see firsthand the demonstrations and meet the technical staff has been very helpful for me to better understand what it is we do and why," Jackson said.
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Director Perspective: Benjamin Schmidt
Benjamin Schmidt, from Iowa City, is an ISA director representing district 6. He shares his perspective on the importance of soyfoods.
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China's soybean planting declines in favor of corn
China’s farmers significantly reduced the planting of soybeans this year to sow more corn and rice, the China Business Journal has reported.
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Plan now to attend Congressional District events in late August
ISA District Advisory Councils will host special events during the last week of August in each of Iowa’s new Congressional districts, plus an additional event in central Iowa, to introduce soybean farmers to their new legislative and Congressional candidates.
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Northey invites Iowans to learn more about Iowa agriculture in the Ag Building at the Iowa State Fair
Iowa Ag Secretary Bill Northey has invited Iowans attending the Iowa State Fair to visit the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s booth in the Agriculture Building.
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"The Biggest Loser" at-home winner, Grammy-award winning band to help build first-of-its-kind Iowa State Fair exhibit
Rebecca Meyer, the Season 8 at-home winner of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” and members of Casting Crowns, a Grammy-award winning Christian rock band, highlight the cast of “celebrity” builders who will help construct a “Together We CAN!” food and farming exhibit at the Iowa State Fair.
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Visit ISA displays and activities at the Iowa State Fair
When visiting the Iowa State Fair this month, be sure to plan a stop at any of the Iowa Soybean Association displays and activities.
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Accepting Applications for 2012 ASA/DuPont Young Leader Program
The Iowa Soybean Association, the American Soybean Association and Pioneer, a DuPont Business, are currently accepting applications for the 2012 ASA/DuPont Young Leader program.
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