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Agronomic Tip of the Week
By David L. Wright, PhD
Iowa Soybean Association
Spring showers have turned into summer thunderstorms, strong winds and high temperatures. This combination could be very good or very bad for Iowa’s soybean and corn producers.
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Director Perspective: Dean Coleman
Dean Coleman from Humboldt represents District 2 on the ISA board and is the at-large representative on the ISA executive 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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NBB Biodiesel Tax Incentive Update
Last week the U.S. Senate failed to close the debate on the revised Baucus substitute amendment to H.R. 4213, which includes the extension of the biodiesel tax incentive. It was anticipated the Senate would continue consideration of H.R. 4213 this week.
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Much at Stake with Biodiesel Tax
Credit Extension
After the Senate voted against a motion which would have allowed advancement of the bill that included the extension of the biodiesel tax credit, ISA Director of Market Development Grant Kimberley spoke on WHO's Agribusiness Report about what is at stake.
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STC Analysis Shows Impact of Transportation on Farmer Incomes
Analysis performed on behalf of the Soy Transportation Coalition (STC) provides compelling evidence that farmers, more than any other segment of agriculture, are responsible for paying the transportation costs from the farm to the dinner plate.
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China May Buy More U.S. Soyoil
China is likely to buy more soyoil from the United States if it cannot resolve a trade dispute with major supplier Argentina, Hamburg-based oilseeds analyst Oil World forecast on Tuesday.
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Soybean Checkoff Capitalizing on Growing Aquaculture Markets
The growing demand for commercially raised aquatic products presents significant opportunity for soy-based aquaculture feeds for fish and shrimp species.
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Crop Marketing Meetings on June 28
and 29
The public is invited to attend one of two Summer Crop Marketing and Weather Outlook meetings in Brooklyn on June 28 or Ankeny on June 29. Featured speakers are Don Roose, president of U.S. Commodities in West Des Moines, and Craig Solberg, senior meteorologist with Freese-Notis in Des Moines.
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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. Click here for additional details and registration information.
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