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Farmers form Responsible River Management in response to Missouri River flooding
After months of high flood waters inundating the Missouri River Basin, a group of farmers in Western Iowa and Missouri are demanding a change in the river’s priorities, policies and procedures.
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Agronomic tip of the week: Fall soil sampling for SCN
by Greg Tylka, ISU Nematologist
SCN continues to be a threat to profitable soybean production, no matter what the growing conditions are. It is very easy to sample for SCN in fields, and fall is a perfect time to test fields for the pest.
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Hear about weed management solutions at Farm Progress Show
All who attend the Farm Progress Show on Wednesday, Aug. 31, are invited to a Weed Management Solutions presentation from noon to 12:45 p.m. at the Monsanto Auditorium Tent 211. Everyone who attends will receive two free lunch vouchers.
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Goodbye, GPS? Broadband network threatens farmers' use of technology
The broadband company LightSquared says it will develop a nationwide wireless network that will “introduce world class broadband service to rural and underserved areas.” Opponents say the new system could cause “severe interference” with existing GPS technology.
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At the Table: A conversation with Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad
“At the Table” is a twice-monthly column authored by Aaron Putze, director of external relations for the Iowa Soybean Association and coordinator of the Iowa Food & Family Project (Iowa FFP), featuring discussions with notable Iowans. This week Aaron visits with Gov. Terry Branstad.
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Thousands visit Iowa Food & Family Project's "Together We CAN!" exhibit
The Iowa Food & Family Project's "Together We CAN!" exhibit has been drawing a crowd at the Iowa State Fair, to the benefit of Iowans struggling with hunger and Iowa's farm families who are dedicated to continuous improvement and providing healthy food for everyone!
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Local chefs compete in Frying Frenzy at the Iowa State Fair
On Monday local chefs competed in the inaugural PlenishTM High Oleic Soybean Oil Frying Frenzy competition at the 2011 Iowa State Fair, sponsored by Pioneer Hi-Bred. The chefs cooked each of their unique fried appetizers and desserts in Plenish™ high oleic soybean oil.
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Visit ISA displays and activities at the Iowa State Fair
When visiting the Iowa State Fair, be sure to plan a stop at any of the Iowa Soybean Association displays and activities.
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ISA participates in Sister States celebration
Several ISA leaders participated as Iowans celebrated the 50th anniversary of a Sister State relationship with Yamanashi, a Japanese prefecture, by rededicating the Japanese Bell of Peace and Friendship on the grounds of the Capitol in Des Moines.
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Plan now to attend Congressional District events
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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CSIF to host educational conference
The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers will host a one-day, educational conference, titled “Farming for the Future: A Vision for Your Family’s Farm.” The day will provide essential information for Iowa’s farmers to grow their livestock farms successfully and responsibly.
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Brazil to harvest soybeans sooner than normal, Oil World says
Soybean farmers in Brazil, the world’s second-biggest exporter of the oilseed, will probably harvest the crop earlier than normal in the states of Mato Grosso do Sul and Parana next year, Oil World said.
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