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Agronomic tip of the week: Soybean defoliators can add up
By Erin Hodgson, ISU Extension Entomologist
During August in Iowa, soybeans can have a mixture of defoliating insects. The general rule of thumb is to estimate field-wide defoliation, no matter what insect or multiple insects are present.
Photo: Marlin E. Rice
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Is foliar fertilization useful to supplement pre-plant fertilization?
It's that time of the season when many producers wonder if foliar fertilization could help improve soybean growth and grain yield, and some also wonder about corn. Antonio Mallarino from the ISU Department of Agronomy addresses that question in a recent article.
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Begin scouting for SDS in soybeans
Although scientists do not expect SDS to be as widespread or as severe as in 2010, some counties within the state have received higher-than-normal precipitation, and the risk of SDS in these counties is higher. ISU researchers emphasize that scouting is important for several reasons.
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Food and farming celebration to feature, unique, must-see exhibit at Iowa State Fair
Thousands of canned food items and a committed team of volunteers will converge at the Iowa State Fair to create a first-of-its-kind exhibit at one of the most popular celebrations of food, fun and agriculture in America.
Pictured is a sample of a Canstruction® creation.
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Governor signs two bills of interest for soybean farmers
Last Thursday, Governor Branstad signed two bills that ISA had worked on this year. The first was the bill moving the Water Resources Coordinating Council and its accompanying funding to IDALS. The second was the Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations bill, which contained funding for ISA’s On-Farm Network® program.
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Northey: Northey: 2011 Legislative session presented challenges, opportunities for the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Looking back on the 2011 session, Iowa Ag Secretary Bill Northey said, “Overall, this legislative session was a mixed bag for the Department as legislators showed great confidence in the ability of our employees and gave us a number of new responsibilities, but another $175,000 cut to our general fund budget will continue to present challenges.”
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Biodiesel achieves 5-to-1 return on fossil energy; plus additional updates
A new study shows U.S. biodiesel production continues to be astonishingly energy-efficient in making biodiesel for diesel vehicles and home heating, demonstrating its long-term sustainability. ISA Director Ed Ulch, who is vice chair of the NBB Governing Board, offers additional comments.
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Mixed signals on FTAs
U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk said the Obama Administration is working with lawmakers to move the process forward on three pending free trade agreements However, there are also reports the White House has decided not to send the deals to Congress before the August recess.
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China to raise soybean imports from July
China is likely to start importing more soybeans and vegetable oils from July after weak purchases in past months, Hamburg-based oilseeds analysts Oil World forecast on Tuesday.
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Brock Hansen attends DC meeting as ASA/DuPont Young Leader
Brock Hansen of Baxter recently traveled to Washington, D.C., as one of the participants selected for Phase III of the ASA/DuPont Young Leader training program. For Hansen, who was visiting Washington for his first time, the trip was a busy and very in-depth few days.
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ASA Conservation Legacy Awards application deadline is August 5
The American Soybean Assocation’s Conservation Legacy Awards program is a great way to promote environmental and conservation practices and educate the public that soybean growers can protect the environment and remain profitable. ASA wants to recognize top innovators by having them enter the 2011-2012 ASA Conservation Legacy Awards.
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USB-sponsored Plant Management Network subscriptions now available
In partnership with Plant Management Network (PMN), the source for the informative “Focus on Soybeans” webcast, farmer-leaders of the Communications Committee are proud to offer 1-year subscriptions to all of Plant Management Network’s valuable resources to Iowa soybean farmers and farm partners such as crop consultants. The subscription period will remain open until 500 subscriptions are assigned or until Sept, 30, 2011, whichever comes first.
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