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Legislative Reception Draws Strong Crowd
ISA's second annual legislative reception drew a strong crowd of producers and legislators on Tuesday evening. Nearly 70 legislators braved the cold weather to travel down from the Capitol and meet with more than 50 soybean producers to talk one-on-one about agriculture’s priorities for this session.
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Agronomic Tip of Week: Check ISU's List of SDS-Resistant Varieties for Iowa
The best management tactic for SDS is to select varieties with resistance to SDS. A new publication, Sudden Death Syndrome-Resistant Soybean Varieties for Iowa – PM 3009, has been produced by ISU and ISA and is now available to the public. The publication lists more than 300 commercial soybean varieties resistant to SDS in maturity groups I, II and III.
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Iowa Ag Secretary Northey Keynotes 2011 On-Farm Network Conference
Iowa Ag Secretary and farmer Bill Northey will kick off the 2011 Iowa Soybean Association On-Farm Network® Conference, to be held Feb. 22, 2011, in Ames, with a discussion of current efforts by growers to improve fertilizer management practices. In addition, the conference will feature educational sessions on topics studied by On-Farm Network participating farmers.
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Encourage Your Non-Farm Friends to Enter Contest to "Be our Guest"
If you have non-farm friends who would enjoy winning a trip to tour several Iowa farms, drive a tractor and enjoy a home-cooked meal with a farm family, as well as receive red-carpet treatment at the Iowa State Fair, encourage them to enter ISA's contest, titled "Be Our Guest, Be A Farmer." Entries are coming in from across the country!
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ISA and IFBF present Advocates for Agriculture: Lead Out Loud
The Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) and Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) Young Farmers Committee present “Advocates for Agriculture: Lead Out Loud” with Troy and Stacy Hadrick on Feb. 7 in Cedar Rapids, Feb. 8 in Ankeny and Feb. 9 in Storm Lake.
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ISA to Award Up to $15,000 in Scholarships
ISA is looking for qualified candidates to apply for its agriculture scholarships. ISA will award up to $15,000 this year through the ISA Ag Scholarship Program; it will be presented in as many as ten $1,500 scholarships to capable high school seniors pursuing a degree in agriculture or an agriculture-related field.
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Join Us at the Iowa Power Farming Show
The 2011 Iowa Power Farming Show will be held Feb. 1-3 in Des Moines. ISA members will receive two free tickets to the show within the next week. Stop by our booth, where new and existing members will receive a new tool and a pair of gloves and be entered into a drawing for a new tool chest.
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Washington Insider Report
Because of the events in Arizona, not much has transpired in Washington early in the month as our nations’ leaders responded to the horrific shootings. However, we offer a few highlights regarding the farm program and House ag subcommittee chairs.
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Sweeney: Agriculture has Many Opportunities in Iowa
As chair of the House Agriculture Committee, Rep. Annette Sweeney, R-Alden, said she sees big things ahead for the state of Iowa and the agricultural community in particular. "I'm very delighted about the members we have on both sides of the aisle for the agricultural committee. Both sides are mindful of the fact that agriculture drives this state," Sweeney said.
Photo Credit:timesrepublican.com
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"Soy You Think You Can Cook" ISU Contest Encourages Creative Soy
Next-generation foodies are getting their creative juices flowing for a new recipe contest for ISU students. The Soyfoods Council, in cooperation with ISU Dining and the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, is sponsoring the first annual “Soy You Think You Can Cook” contest.
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Former Speaker of the U.S. House Newt Gingrich to Address 5th Annual Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit
Former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Newt Gingrich, a champion of biofuels, will address the 5th Annual Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit in Des Moines on January 25. Also on the agenda are Governor Branstad and NASCAR Champion Rusty Wallace. Pre-registration is required.
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