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Agronomic tip of the week: New weed guide available
ISA and ISU have developed a new resource to help soybean growers recognize and manage weed problems. The Weed Identification Field Guide will be available at the ISA and ISU exhibits at the Farm Progress Show at Boone, Iowa, Aug. 31-Sept. 2.
To learn more, click here.
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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.
To learn more, click here.
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Promoting preference for U.S. soybeans in China
Chinese demand for Iowa and U.S. soybeans will only increase in the years to come. As 1.3 billion people with increasing incomes want more meat in their diets, that equals more demand for soybeans. Because the Iowa Soybean Association's (ISA's) job is to make sure they buy Iowa and U.S. soybeans, ISA recently sponsored its third trade mission to China.
To learn more, click here.
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Heisdorffer named to help lead WISHH
The American Soybean Association has confirmed five new members, including Iowan John Heisdorffer, and extended the appointments of nine other soybean growers to lead ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) program.
To learn more, click here.
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Fish love soy
While poultry and livestock remain the number one market for soybean meal, farm-raised aquaculture, or what may simply be more recognized as fish farming, represents another growing market for U.S. soybean farmers.
To learn more, click here.
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$1.2 million available for water quality and flood prevention projects
Iowa Ag Secretary Bill Northey encouraages eligible groups to apply for grants to support projects that will improve water quality or help prevent flooding in the state. A total of $1.2 million is available to local watershed improvement committees, soil and water conservation districts, public water supply utilities, county conservation boards, cities and counties.
To learn more, click here.
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State Fair success
ISA, along with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and other ag commodity groups, hosted a successful booth at this year’s State Fair. The group’s Farmville was even rewarded with a blue ribbon Court of Honor award from the Iowa State Fair for being one of the top exhibits at the fair.
To learn more, click here.
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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.
To learn more, click here.
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