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Agronomic tip of the week: Start scouting for soybean aphids
By Erin Hodgson, ISU Extension Entomologist
Soybean aphids have been almost hard to find in Iowa the last few summers. However, this year there have been reports of aphids since early June. At this time, densities are low and the percent of plants infested remains small, but this aphid can quickly reach outbreak levels under the right growing conditions. Photo: Courtesy of ISU
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Aerial imagery and nutrient management benchmarking project
Economic and environmental concerns have made farmers more conscious of the amount of crop nutrients being applied. Recently, we’ve begun to see a few signs of nutrient deficiency in corn and soybeans. To study this issue, ISA, through the On-Farm Network®, is sponsoring a statewide soil nutrient assessment.
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Iowa ag secretary discusses flooding situation
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey, says the latest estimates are that 150-thousand acres of farmland has been affected by flooding of the Missouri River and its tributaries. “You know, 150-thousand acres isn’t a huge amount compared to 23-million acres of corn and soybeans in Iowa—but it’s a huge amount if it’s yours," he says.
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Northey says trade pact vital to Iowa ag
Ag Secretary Bill Northey recently traveled with other ag leaders to South Korea and China on a trade promotion trip. He says, “These meetings again highlighted the importance of passing the U.S.-Korea free trade agreement that has already been negotiated but not yet submitted by the president to Congress for passage."
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Soy Transportation Coalition tours transloading facilities, rail terminals in Chicago
ISA Directors Ed Ulch and Roy Arends were among members of the Soy Transportation Coalition (STC) board of directors who recently toured container loading and shipping facilities in the Chicago area to develop a more thorough understanding of the containerized movement of soybeans and other agricultural products.
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Grassley: the FCC is wrong to leave the public in the dark about LightSquared
Senator Grassley has asked the Chairman of the FCC to comply with his request for information about a conditional waiver granted to LightSquared, a new wireless Internet network project, despite concerns it could jam existing navigational systems and the person funding the operation is reportedly under federal investigation.
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EU allows unapproved GM material in feed imports
The European Union has adopted new rules allowing traces of unapproved genetically modified (GM) material in animal feed imports, in a bid to secure grain fodder supplies to the import-dependent bloc. But environmental campaigners and consumer groups have accused the EU of caving in to GM-industry lobbying.
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Argentina soy export tax seen surging amid steep price gains
The Argentine government is expecting export taxes on soybeans and derivative products to jump to more than $8 billion this year, providing a revenue windfall to help balance high government spending in the run-up to presidential elections in October.
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California drivers cutting out middle man to buy biodiesel
California resident Josiah Adams switched from a gas-guzzling car to a diesel truck. But now, by switching from diesel to eco-friendly biodiesel, he's saving even more by buying fuel straight from the manufacturer. Some energy analysts predict it's the start of a trend.
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Iowa Women in Ag Conference to be held August 4
“Women Cultivating Success,” the fifth annual conference sponsored by Iowa Women in Ag, is scheduled for August 4 in Ankeny. Women with any connection to agriculture are encouraged to gather with other ag women, pose questions to presenters and share life experiences with one another.
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John Roach to speak in Nevada and Brooklyn
Crop Marketing Outlook & Strategies meetings are planned for Monday, July 18, in Nevada and Brooklyn. John Roach, senior market analyst on IPTV’s Market to Market program, will address market outlook and discuss marketing strategies that will help keep producers profitable.
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Biodiesel Technology Workshop offered in Ames
A five-day Biodiesel Technology Workshop, co-sponsored by the University of Idaho and Iowa State University, will take place from July 18-22, 2011, in Ames, Iowa. This workshop covers business management for biodiesel producers, biodiesel analytical methods and biodiesel production technology.
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