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Legislative report: Week 2, 2010 session
Reported by ISA Contract Lobbyist Jill Altringer
After 12 days the Iowa Legislature is already 15 percent done with its shortened session, and Iowa lawmakers are moving quickly and aggressively to advance legislation and adjourn within 80 days during a tough budget year
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ISA hosts legislative reception
ISA held a legislative reception at its building on Jan. 19. Approximately 35 legislative representatives braved the weather to join ISA directors and staff for an evening of sampling soyfoods and one-on-one conversation. The event gave farmers a chance to discuss their policy priorities with legislative representatives, and it also was an opportunity to tour the new ISA office.
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Agronomic tip of the week: Another disease, another call for selecting resistant varieties
By Daren Mueller, ISU Plant Pathologist
Sudden death syndrome (SDS) is a yield-limiting disease that was especially problematic in 2009. Controlling SDS starts with variety selection.
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Andrew travels to Belgium to address EU acceptance of biotechnology
In December, Jim Andrew of Jefferson traveled on an ASA mission to Brussels, Belgium, to address EU acceptance of biotechnology. “We are slowly gaining acceptance of GMOs in Europe,” Andrew says.
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Plan to attend 2010 On-Farm Network® Conference
The annual ISA On-Farm Network® Conference will be held on Feb. 23. Newer topics offered this year will include results and discussions of: sulfur trials, plant population, nitrification inhibitors, crop sensors and anhydrous ammonia sidedressing trials.
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New study: Renewable fuels are backbone of resilient Iowa economy
At its Fourth Annual Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit on Monday, the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) released a new study detailing the vital impact the renewable fuels industry has on Iowa’s resilient economy.
To learn more, click here.
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Webcast on Crop Vision 2010
On Tuesday, Extension Farm & Ag Business Management Specialist Steve Johnson recorded a webcast in which he reviewed the crop supply, demand and price outlook, highlighted grain storage, marketing and cashflow decisions, provided strategies for reducing input costs, and presented strategies for reducing risk.
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Watch the soybean theme show, The Miracle Bean!
The Miracle Bean, a soybean theme show, Episode 521 of America's Heartland, aired on Wednesday and will repeat again on RFD-TV on Sunday, Jan. 31, at 5:30 p.m. America's Heartland is also airing on PBS stations across the country; check your local PBS station listings for air dates and times. You may also watch the episode at the link below.
To learn more, click here.
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ISA to award up to $15,000 in ag scholarships
ISA will present as many as ten $1,500 scholarships this year to capable high school seniors pursuing a degree in agriculture or an agriculture-related field.
To learn more, click here.
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Special SoyLube offer for ISA members
From now until Jan. 31, Environmental Lubricants Manufacturing (ELM), an Iowa-based company, is making a special half-price offer to ISA members on its line of soy-based lubricants and greases.
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