ISA participates in trade mission to Hungary and Turkey

Several ISA representatives recently participated in a trade mission to Hungary and Turkey. The group met with potential customers, industry representatives and government officials to promote the use of soybeans and soybean products and explore opportunities in the Black Sea region. To check out their travel blog, including written entries, recordings and photos, click here.

Considerations for soybean insecticides and fungicides

Several Iowa agribusinesses are offering soybean growers pest management plans that include applications of fungicide and insecticide. Although combining an insecticide and fungicide may be convenient, the results from ISU’s 2008 Pesticide Stewardship trials suggest this is a convenience that may not pay off. To learn more, click here

Symposium considers implications of climate change

“Climate has changed, is changing, and will continue to change; agriculture has adapted and will adapt again,” Jerry Hatfield of the National Soil Tilth Laboratory said as he kicked of a discussion about climate change at a recent symposium in Ames. To learn more, click here.

Leopold Center releases glossary of climate change terms

Just as the science of climate change evolves, so does the way we describe it. “We saw a need for a readily accessible, straight-forward glossary with the most common conversational terms that could be used by educators, farmers and students,” says Rich Pirog, Leopold Center Associate Director. To learn more, click here.

Consumers believe soy is a healthy food

Eighty-four percent of consumers rate soy products as healthy, according to a recent study. That’s good news, as 87 percent of consumers express concern about the nutritional content of the food they eat. The number of consumers rating soy products as healthy has seen a dramatic 25 percentage point increase over the last 12 years. To learn more, click here.

Arends represents Iowa soybean farmers at poultry conference

ISA director Roy Arends and wife, Jeanie, recently took part in the 20th Annual Meeting of the USA Poultry & Egg Export Council. The U.S. poultry and egg industry is the largest user of U.S. soybeans and corn. To learn more, click here.

ISA invites NW Iowa farmers to join webinar about aphids

Northwest Iowa farmers are invited to participate in a webinar presentation on Tuesday, July 28, addressing the current situation regarding soybean aphids in Iowa. The one-hour session will be led by ISU University Soybean Extension Agronomist Palle Pedersen. There is no charge for participation. To learn more, click here.

Soybean checkoff powers tractor-pulling season with biodiesel

This summer USB and soybean checkoff will again let the power of tractor pulling tell the story of soy biodiesel. The checkoff will help co-sponsor the 82-event National Tractor Pullers Association season to demonstrate the benefits of soy biodiesel to thousands of diesel users. One of those events is scheduled for New Hampton on July 18-19. Volunteers are needed. To learn more, click here.

Midwest Specialty Grains Annual Conference & Trade Show scheduled for Sept. 1-3

Anyone with an interest in specialty soybeans may want to attend this trade show in Sioux Falls, S.D. ISA is a sponsor of the event, which is a networking opportunity for producers, processors and traders, buyers, shippers, and suppliers to the U.S. specialty grains industry. To learn more, click here.

Early registration deadline approaches for Iowa Women in Ag Conference

Iowa women experiencing firsthand the changing world of agriculture are encouraged to register now for the Third Annual Iowa Women in Ag (IWIA) Conference at the BioFuture Conference Center near Huxley on July 30. Registration fees will go up after July 15. To learn more, click here.

Calling for State Fair volunteers

It’s a great way to enjoy the State Fair and provide valuable help at the same time. ISA is looking for volunteers for our booth in the Agricultural Building. Volunteers can sign up for three hour shifts throughout the duration of the fair, Aug. 13-23. To learn more, click here.

Recent ISA Event: District 2 seminar addresses importance of communication

On Tuesday, July 7, producers from across north central Iowa participated in the Iowa Soybean Association’s District 2 seminar entitiled “The Importance of Communication – with Your Family and Your Community” at the Muse-Norris Center on the NIACC campus in Mason City. To learn more, click here.

ISA On-Farm Network® sponsors Younger Farming Couples Conference

Younger farming couples interested in fine-tuning their family farm business, using precision ag tools in crop production and building relationships with other growers from around Iowa are invited to attend the Iowa Soybean Association On-Farm Network® Younger Farming Couples Conference on August 11 and 12 on the DMACC campus in Ankeny. To learn more, click here.