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ISA Policy Conference Looks at Strategies for Upcoming Legislative Session
Directors and delegates from Iowa’s nine crop districts met in Ankeny on Dec. 14, for ISA's Annual Meeting and Policy Conference. More than 65 people attended the session that featured presentations by legislative and congressional strategy experts who encouraged the group to get their positive ag messages prepared for increasing numbers of urban lawmakers.
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ISA Applauds Senate Approval of Tax Bill
The Senate on Wednesday approved the "Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010" by an 81 to 19 vote. Among its many provisions, the bill retroactively extends the biodiesel tax incentive through 2011.
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Agronomic Tip of the Week: Advice for Achieving High Yields
We’ve asked some of our farmer leaders from various parts of the state to share what they do in their effort to attain high-yielding soybeans. This week Ray Gaesser from Corning shares some of his thoughts.
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Iowa DOT to Crack Down on Farm Truck Regulations
In February, the Iowa DOT announced it would adopt the federal requirement for putting U.S. DOT numbers on all commercial trucks, including farm pickups with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds. This affects some 3/4-ton and all 1-ton pickups. Tthe grace period will end in October.
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Waddingham Takes Reigns at CSIF
Brian Waddingham assumed responsibilities as executive director of the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers this week. Under his watch, Waddingham sees the organization delivering personalized guidance that Iowa families need to raise livestock responsibly and successfully.
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USDA Report Outlines Food Access in America
The USDA's Economic Research Service in its published report, "Food Security in the United States 2009," indicates that 17.4 million households in America had difficulty providing enough food due to a lack of resources, about the same as in 2008.
Photo Credit: USDA Food and Nutrition Service
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Breakthrough Ingredient Announced for Personal Care Products
Elevance Renewable Sciences, Inc. and Dow Corning Corporation have aligned to develop a product line of ingredients for personal care products using renewable resources. Emulsifying Soy Wax is used in hair care and skin care products, as well as in color cosmetics, and offers both cost and environmental benefits.
Photo Credit: Dow Corning
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Last Call to 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, schools and other civic groups.
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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.
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Season's greetings!
All of us at ISA wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous 2011.
There will not be an eGold for the next two weeks, but we look forward to bringing you the latest news in January.
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