New analysis finds 1 in 6 Iowans employed by agriculture

A just-completed economic analysis sponsored by the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers reveals that production agriculture and ag-related industries directly or indirectly employ one of every six Iowans and add $72.1 billion to the state’s economy, or 27 percent of the state’s total. Oilseeds (soybeans) generate 16,656 jobs within the state and have total economic value of $2.873 billion.

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Biodiesel call for action: Submit comments to EPA

Your help is needed in a grassroots effort to make sure agriculture's voice is heard on the EPA proposal to change the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS2). AGP has created a Web site to provide information and a means for farmers, cooperatives and other stakeholders to contact EPA. Take just a few seconds to complete the form and make your voice heard.

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Cantwell/Grassley Biodiesel Tax Reform and Extension Act introduced

U.S. Senators Cantwell (D-WA) and Grassley (R-IA) have introduced the Biodiesel Tax Reform and Extension Act of 2009. This legislation would restructure the current law biodiesel blenders credit as a production excise tax credit, consistent with National Biodiesel Board (NBB) resolutions, and extend the reformed incentive for five years. NBB applauds the introduction of this legislation.

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Food editors visit Iowa, learn about soy

Thirteen professionals from across the nation, including cookbook authors, magazine food editors, columnists, bloggers and test kitchen directors, recently spent three days in Iowa, learning about soy, including where it comes from, its health benefits and how it can easily be incorporated into delicious foods.

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Timely issues to be explored at free Aug. 26 farm forum

"Succeeding in a Changing Environment," a free forum offering farmers timely information to persevere through challenging economic times and raise livestock responsibly and successfully will be held on Aug. 26 at the Heartland Acres Agribition Center near Independence. It will be hosted by the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers.

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50th Anniversary of Khrushchev's visit: Celebrating agriculture's contribution to diplomacy

Fifty years after Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev came to Iowa during the icy depths of the Cold War to visit his farmer friend Roswell Garst, a statewide commemoration will be held August 27-30. Participants include Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack, Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak and Nikita’s son Sergei Khrushchev. The public is invited to join in this unique celebration.

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Midwest Specialty Grains Annual Conference & Trade Show scheduled for Sept. 1-3

Anyone with an interest in specialty soybeans may want to attend this trade show in Sioux Falls, S.D. ISA is a sponsor of the event, which is a networking opportunity for producers, processors and traders, buyers, shippers and suppliers to the U.S. specialty grains industry.

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Upcoming Events

August 24 - Summer Ag Update at Ft. Dodge, Districts, 1, 2, 4 and 5 - Click here
August 26 - “Succeeding in a Changing Environment” farm forum
August 27-30 - “Khrushchev in Iowa” events
September 1-3 - Midwest Specialty Grains Annual Conference & Trade Show

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