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Agronomic Tip of the Week: Attend ISU Extension's Crop Advantage Series
ISU Extension’s Crop Advantage Series is scheduled for Jan. 4 – 27, 2011, in locations around the state, including Sheldon, Osceola, Ottumwa, Burlington , Ames. Mason City, Spirit Lake, Storm Lake, Cedar Rapids, Fort Dodge, LeMars, Carroll, Waterloo and Atlantic. For the day’s agenda at each site and registration information, click here. |
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More Than 150 Attend District Policy Conferences
More than 150 ISA members attended District Policy Conferences across the state in late November, discussing issues that currently impact farmers and providing input to ISA directors and staff in preparation for ISA's Annual State Policy Conference on Dec. 14.
To learn more, click here.
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2010 ISA Policy Conference
ISA’s State Policy Conference is scheduled for Dec. 14 at the Marriott in Ankeny. For the day's agenda, click here.
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Grassley Says Tax Bill Will Extend Biodiesel Subsidy
The tax legislation that congressional Republicans and the White House have agreed to will include extensions of biodiesel and ethanol subsidies through 2011, says Sen. Chuck Grassley. The biodiesel subsidy, which lapsed at the end of 2009, would be retroactive to this year, he said in a Des Moines Register article.
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Four More Years of Service to Iowans
Iowa Ag Secretary Bill Northey outlines his priorities for the next four years. That includes continuing to talk about the opportunities and the challenges facing farmers. It also includes providing information to a public more removed from the farm than ever before.
To learn more, click here.
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AGP Announces 2011 VISTIVE® Low-Linolenic Soybean Program
Ag Processing Inc (AGP) will be partnering with participating local cooperative members to offer contract production of VISTIVE low-linolenic soybeans at four of its soy processing plants for the 2011 growing season and will be processing VISTIVE variety soybeans at plant locations in Eagle Grove, Iowa; Manning, Iowa; Sgt. Bluff, Iowa; and Hastings, Nebraska.
To learn more, click here.
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Iowa Corn Farmers Support American Ethanol Partnership with NASCAR
The Iowa Corn Promotion Board and the Iowa Corn Growers Association, in conjunction with the National Corn Growers Association, are among the organizations backing American Ethanol, a partnership including Growth Energy and NASCAR.
To learn more, click here.
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Make a Difference in Fighting World Hunger
It is quite sobering to know 925 million people suffer from chronic malnutrition. Through the World Soy Foundation Acre Challenge, one bushel of soybeans provides a significant boost of protein for 20 undernourished children for a month.
To learn more, click here.
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Fabulous and Festive Jewelry For Foodies
At this time of year, food lovers pick up their forks and spoons to dig into the delicious fare. Now, jewelry lovers can pick up wearable silverware, too. It’s easy and convenient to do your holiday shopping for out-of-the-ordinary accessories made from antique sterling silver flatware.
To learn more, click here.
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Apply for Monsanto grant: America's Farmers Grow Communities
From now through Dec. 31, Monsanto invites Iowa farmers to apply for a $2,500 award to help a non-profit organization in their county. Monsanto's America's Farmers Grow Communities™ project is intended to benefit non-profit community groups such as ag youth organizations, fire departments, schools and other civic groups.
To learn more, click here.
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Any Holiday M&M Soy Treats
If you'd like to make your holiday goodies a little bit healthier, you can do so by incorporating soy into a delicious cookie recipe. Try these delicious treats!
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