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Legislative wrap-up
The 2011 legislative session was the third longest session in state history. In this wrap-up, ISA’s Contract Lobbyist Jill Altringer summarizes the bills that passed with ISA support and bills ISA supported that did not pass.
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Agronomic tip of the week: Updated Soybean Aphid Field Guide available from ISA and ISU
The Iowa Soybean Association and Iowa State University have released a collaborative second edition of the Soybean Aphid Field Guide. David Wright, ISA director of contract research, notes, “This resource is a must-have for all Iowa soybean producers.”
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Lower complaint filing fees for agricultural and other shippers
On July 7, the Surface Transportation Board (STB) announced it will significantly reduce the fee for rail customers to file a rate or “unreasonable practice” complaint from $20,000 to $350. The $150 fee to file an expedited small rate case will remain in effect.
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Green Farmstead Partner program open houses
Since 2009, more than 40 Iowa livestock farms have utilized the services available through the Coalition to Support Iowa Farmers (CSIF) Green Farmstead Partner program. Several have agreed to open their farms this summer to let the public and other farmers see their tree plantings and learn about the benefits of shelterbelts on livestock farms.
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Containers flood ship routes in echo of 2009 rate decline
Container lines are ignoring a drop in freight rates and bringing the highest proportion of the shipping fleet out of mothballs since 2008, when the global slump resulted in the industry’s biggest losses.
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Iowa Food & Family Project looking for State Fair volunteers
Don't miss a chance to be a part of the Iowa Food & Family's interactive exhibit, "Together We CAN!" during the 2011 Iowa State Fair. A larger-than-life farm and food creation will be built entirely from canned froods in the atrium of the Varied Industries Building, benefiting the Iowa Food Bank Association.
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Rousseff said to consider Maggi for Brazil transport minister
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff may name Senator Blairo Maggi, whose family is the world’s largest soybean grower, as transport minister. Maggi would replace Alfredo Nascimento, who became the second Rousseff cabinet minister to resign in a month amid allegations of a kickbacks scheme.
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Egg industry, Humane Society propose cage laws
In an unusual move, the United Egg Producers announced last week in a joint appearance with the Humane Society of the United States that it would agree to seek federal regulation to improve conditions for egg-laying hens. The egg group represents 95 percent of the egg-laying hens in the United States.
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China's costly pigs irk consumers, help producers
The average pork price in China has shot up 65 percent from a year ago, according to official figures. The reluctance of pork producers to sell accentuates the pig shortage and high feed costs.
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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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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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Accepting Applications for 2012 ASA/DuPont Young Leader Program
The Iowa Soybean Association, the American Soybean Association and Pioneer, a DuPont Business, are currently accepting applications for the 2012 ASA/DuPont Young Leader program.
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