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Agronomic tip of the week: Be on the lookout for white mold
By Daren Mueller, ISU Plant Pathologist
While this season is progressing much more quickly than last year, one thing remains the same — lots of rain. Last year's cool, wet weather led to the first major outbreak of white mold in almost a decade. While this year has been warmer, there is still a risk of white mold developing.
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ISA team leaves on China trade mission
A group of ISA representatives left today for a 10-day trade mission to China. Besides visiting with customers and potential customers there, the team will travel to the soybean-producing areas of China. Members can stay tuned as the team reports what they learn as they travel.
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Sign up for more China news, among
other options
Beside the e-Gold, ISA's electronic newsletter options include: The Agri-Pulse, providing the latest farm policy news and information; The China Market Report, with news about our number one export market; and The South America News Bulletin, offering information on the soybean industry in Argentina and Brazil. Set up a user name and password at the membership link on www.membership.iasoybeans.com; then select the membership benefits you want to receive.
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Worst Russian drought in 50 years threatens next crop
Russia's worst drought in at least 50 years, which has already driven wheat prices to the biggest jump since 1973, shows no signs of easing and now threatens sowing plans for winter grains, the national weather center said.
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You can help! ISA volunteers needed for Farm Progress Show
The Farm Progress Show is quickly approaching, and ISA is looking for farmer volunteers to help in the ISA tent. In return for volunteering to do a three-hour shift, you will receive a pass for free admission the day you are working, a meal voucher for that day and a t-shirt to wear during your shift.
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Tractor Giveaway & Farm Progress Show
At this year’s Farm Progress Show at Boone, Iowa, ISA is celebrating the Opportunity Sweepstakes with two grand prizes of 200-hour tractor leases of either a Case IH Magnum™ 335 or John Deere™ 8320R, plus free soy biodiesel.
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Farmers attend on-farm fish and wildlife habitat workshop
During a July 27 ISA workshop at the Smeltzer Trust-Iowa Learning Farm near Otho, farmers and other participants learned conservation strategies for working farms, in addition to meeting local specialists who can help with the process.
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ASA accepting Conservation Legacy
Awards nominations
The American Soybean Association is accepting nominations for the 2011 Conservation Legacy Awards program. The Conservation Legacy Awards program is a great way for soybean producers to showcase their farm management practices that are both environmentally friendly and profitable.
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Northey invites Iowans to visit Farmville at the Iowa State Fair
Iowa Ag Secretary Northey has extended an invitation to Iowans attending the Iowa State Fair to visit "Farmville" in the Agriculture Building. This new display is a joint effort between the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and six agriculture commodity groups, including ISA. "Farmville" will showcase the important role of agriculture in Iowa.
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Visit ISA at the Iowa State Fair
When you're visiting the Iowa State Fair, be sure to stop at the ISA displays and activities, including Farmville in the Agriculture Building and the Animal Learning Center.
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District 3 Advisory Council promotes the American farmer during RAGBRAI
Last week during RAGBRAI, the District 3 Advisory Council put up a series of signs along the RAGBRAI route that promoted the American farmer to passing bicyclists and motorists.
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