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Agronomic Tip of the Week
By David L. Wright, PhD
ISA Director of Contract Research
It’s time to begin monitoring fields for soybean aphids and diseases. There have been reports of aphids in Northeast Iowa, but numbers remain low. SDS may begin showing up in fields in early to mid-August. It’s a little early for white mold symptoms, but there is little doubt this disease will be problematic this year.
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Tractor Giveaway & Farm Progress Show
At this year’s Farm Progress Show at Boone, Iowa, the ISA is celebrating the Opportunity Sweepstakes with two grand prizes of 200-hour tractor leases of either a Case IH Magnum™ 335 or John Deere™ 8320R, plus free soy biodiesel.
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ISA Goes to Washington
ISA representatives attending the ASA legislative forum and board meeting July 12-15 in Washington visited Capitol Hill, and met with the Iowa delegation. Among the topics: the biodiesel industry, trade agreements and the estate tax. ISA addresses soybean farmers’ legislative interests, thanks to the support of its policy members. Pictured: Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) visited with members of the Iowa delegation.
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Director Perspective - Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson, a soybean farmer from Rose Hill, represents District 9 on the ISA board and serves as secretary of the ISA board. He shares his perspective about the key issues and challenges facing Iowa soybean growers, as well as what ISA does to help farmers.
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Water Quality: Iowa Farmers Care
Farmers and all those interested in conservation and in wildlife habitat are invited to participate in part or all of a workshop/field day at the Smeltzer Farm near Otho on Tuesday, July 27. The theme for the day is “Water Quality: Iowa Farmers Care.”
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China's Soybean Imports Rising Fast
China's Oct. 2009/Sept. 2010 soybean imports are likely to rise to 49.7 million tonnes, up 8.6 million tonnes from last season. This is above USDA's forecast on July 9 of 48 million tonnes, in turn up from the department's June estimate of 47 million tonnes.
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Heard On The Street: Food for Thought
for Agribusiness
With an estimated 9.2 billion mouths to feed by 2050, up from 6.8 billion now, and growing demand from wealthier emerging-market consumers for a high-protein diet, the challenge of feeding the world looks daunting. That should provide a huge boost to agribusiness stocks over coming years, but will still require investors to have an appetite for risk.
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Calling for Volunteers
Next month ISA is involved in two of Iowa’s premiere agriculture events: the Iowa State Fair and the Farm Progress Show. The association is looking for volunteers for 3-hour shifts at both events. Volunteers will be given a free pass for admission and parking, a meal voucher and a t-shirt.
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New Biodiesel Tank at Ottumwa Terminal Increases Access
Iowa petroleum distributors can receive up to 20 percent off their B100 purchase on July 27, to celebrate the Grand Opening of the biodiesel tank at the Ottumwa BP Terminal. “Biodiesel seems to be the best kept secret in Iowa,” said Grant Menke, IRFA biofuels manager. “We hope this promotion will catch jobbers’ and retailers’ attention."
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Ag Urban Leadership Initiative Recruiting for 2011 Class
If you have a passion for Iowa and what makes living here great, and if you are interested in extending your leadership abilities beyond your home community, consider getting involved in ISA’s Ag Urban Leadership Initiative.
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