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Agronomic Tip of the Week
By David Wright, ISA Director of Production Research
While you are out evaluating plant stands, you should also consider pulling soil samples for soybean cyst nematodes (SCN). It’s never too early or too late to check for this highest known yield robber.
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ASA Supports House Passage of Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension
The American Soybean Association (ASA) expresses appreciation to the U.S. House of Representatives for passage of H.R. 4213, which extends the biodiesel tax incentive through Dec. 31, 2010, retroactive to Jan. 1, 2010. ASA urges the Senate to also pass the bill.
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NBB Hails House Passage of Biodiesel Tax Incentive; Calls upon Senate to Follow Suit
The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) is pleased that the House has finally passed the biodiesel tax credit. American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act retroactively extends the biodiesel tax incentive through Dec. 31, 2010. The measure passed the House by a 215 to 204 margin.
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U.S., China Agree to Work Out Differences on Soy Standards
The U.S. and China have agreed to work together to iron out their differences on quality standards for the billions of dollars worth of U.S. soybeans that China imports yearly, according to U.S. government officials.
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China Retaliates Against Argentina, Affects Soybean Oil
Not content with domestic squabbles with the farm sector, Argentina's antagonistic government has sparked the ire of its main trade partner, China. China halted all soybean oil imports from Argentina on April 1, stating quality issues, with no provision for when trade will resume.
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Strip Tillage Tour June 10 Near Webster City
Area farmers and agronomists are invited to attend a hands-on strip tillage tour June 10 west of Webster City at the farm of Arlo Van Diest, who is an active participant in ISA’s Environmental Programs, including the Boone River Watershed Project.
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CSIF Hosts "Doing Things Right"
The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) invites Iowa farmers and the public to attend a series of “Doing Things Right” on-farm workshops focusing on the planting of vegetative environmental buffers (VEBs), the Green Farmstead Partner program and other timely livestock production issues.
To learn more, click here.
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Call for nominations
Sustainable agriculture in Iowa is full of great stories about individuals who have made a difference in how Iowa land is farmed and nurtured. The Leopold Center invites you to share your story about someone who has a long-standing commitment to the preservation of Iowa’s family farms. Nominate them for the 2010 Spencer Award for Sustainable Agriculture.
To learn more, click here.
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Save the Date: ISA Soy Golf Classic on July 22
The Iowa Soybean Association Soy Golf Classic is scheduled for July 22, 2010, at Otter Creek Golf Course in Ankeny. Mark your calendars for this fun-filled day. Additional details and registration information will be available at a later date on the ISA web site: www.iasoybeans.com
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Save the Date: Iowa Women in Ag Annual Conference on July 27
The Iowa Women in Agriculture (IWIA) Annual Conference is scheduled for July 27, 2010, at Kinze Manufacturing Inc., Williamsburg, Iowa. Registration will be available on the web site at a later date. Check www.iowawomeninag.org for more details.
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