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Update on Japan Shipping Ports in Wake of Earthquake, Tsunami
USSEC has received word that Japanese ports sustained major damage from last week's earthquake, but the effect on the country’s grain imports is still not fully known. Tokyo and all ports south of Japan's capital were operating normally after briefly shutting down operations, while the rest of the country's ports are being assessed for damage.
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Challenges and Opportunities Faced with the 2012 Farm Bill
Exclusive Web Seminar for ISA Members
Join us for this first in a series of web seminars offered as a benefit for ISA members only. On March 24, veteran farm policy reporter Sara Wyant will give a presentation on the key issues that will be discussed in the development of the 2012 farm bill.
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Follow ISA's Team Visiting China
Because China is by far the largest customer of U.S. soybeans and our foreign customers value personal relationships, ISA will send a group to China March 20-April 1 to promote soybeans, specifically Iowa grown soybeans. Follow them as they report back via travel blog. In addition, members are invited to join a conference call with the group on March 29.
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Managing Risk in Today's Volatile Environment, a Web Seminar with Moe Russell
An exclusive invitation for ISA members
Farmers are in a more volatile risk environment due to changes in the global agricultural economy. During this one-hour session, Moe Russell of Russell Consulting Group, Panora, Iowa, will discuss ag issues that are important to consider as you start the crop year.
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Agronomic Tip of the Week: Use of Strategic Perennial Vegetation to Reduce Soil and Nutrient Loss
by Matt Helmers, ISU Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
With increased concern related to the water quality impacts from agricultural systems, one practice that has promise is strategic placement of perennial vegetation.
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Don't Blame Biofuels for Rising Food Costs
While media and consumer groups blame the rising cost of food on biofuels, ISA’s Director of Market Development Grant Kimberley recently told the audience at a biodiesel symposium that’s just not the case.
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Oil World Cuts Brazil Soy Crop Forecast After Rain
Late rain is likely to cut Brazil's 2011 soybean harvest to between 70 to 71 million tones from forecasts of 71 to 72 million tonnes, Hamburg-based oilseeds analysts Oil World said on Tuesday.
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Soybeans sprouting in pods in Mato Grosso do Sul |
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China Looks to Overseas Farmland To Add To Supply
Even as top Chinese officials used the annual legislative National People's Congress conclusion Monday to deliver a barrage of assurances on the country's food sufficiency, China is also on a drive to expand its control of overseas agricultural land as added security.
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ISA to Award Prizes as Part of Membership Initiative
ISA is currently encouraging membership with an initiative called The Right Connections. Right Tools. Right Now. Winners from across Iowa will receive a rolling tool chest filled with a complete set of Craftsman Mechanics Tools and also be entered to win one of four $500 Craftsman Tool shopping sprees.
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Iowa FFA Chapters Participate in 2011 Challenge
Iowa FFA Chapters are among seven states participating in the 2011 FFA Chapter Challenge. Chapter members are encouraged to go out into their communities, meet farmers, learn about their operations and establish a connection with FFA. Members ask the farmers they connect with to vote for their chapter. The FFA chapters that get the most votes by May 1 will be awarded valuable prizes.
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