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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, a group from is visiting China until 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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ISA Leaders Meet with Leaders in Washington, D.C.
Ten ISA leaders traveled to Washington, D.C., to attend the ASA board meeting and meet with Iowa’s congressional delegation. Discussions centered around Farm Bill 2012 issues, reducing the regulatory burden on agriculture, and making sure export markets and free trade agreements are held in high esteem.
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ISA Leaders Work Issues at the Capitol
Eight ISA district and state leaders, along with field staff, met at the Iowa Capitol on Tuesday for an Ag Week Lobby Day. After an issues briefing, the group worked the lobby, discussing several bills with legislators. A top concern was the Ag Protection Act.
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Legislative Update – Week 10
By Jill Altringer, ISA Contract Lobbyist
Nine Senate Democrats wrote a joint letter to their colleagues, raising concerns about the potential issues of allowing one or more new nuclear power plants in Iowa. The House of Representatives passed the Collective Bargaining Reform Bill on a party line vote. Jill Altringer reports on these and more from the Statehouse.
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Agronomic Tip of the Week: Advice for 2011 Planting
By David Wright, ISA Director of Contract Research
As Iowa soybean farmers anticipate spring planting season, David Wright's tips for maximizing yield include advice for planting early, population, seed treatments and weed management.
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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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Putze Named to U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance Board of Directors
Aaron Putze, director of external relations for the Iowa Soybean Association (ISA), has been appointed to the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) board of directors. USFRA represents nearly 30 leading farmer- and rancher-led agricultural organizations that have joined together to develop messages and programs that enhance public trust in America’s food supply.
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Popular Extension Soybean Disease Publication Available as E-Book
ISU and ISA's popular “Soybean Diseases” publication is now available as an e-book, an interactive publication complete with animated flipping pages. An image enlargement is generated when the reader clicks on an illustration. The e-book also includes videos of how to manage the troublesome pathogens, SCN and SDS.
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Plans Continue Taking Shape for "Be Our Guest, Be A Farmer" Contest
Just five weeks remain for people to register for the chance to win a trip to Iowa, courtesy of the “Be Our Guest, Be A Farmer” contest. ISA members are encouraged to help promote the contest by urging nonfarm friends to enter.
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Extension Future Depends On Budget
It's a program designed to help educate people across the state. ISU Extension offices are highlighting their programs over the next few days as part of Extension Week, but tight state budgets could cause funding issues for the program.
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Thune: Congressional Farm Support Harder Sell
Senate Agriculture Committee member John Thune says bi-partisan support for government farm programs has deteriorated since the last farm bill. The South Dakota Republican says people believe the current farm economy has resulted in less necessity for a federal farm program, but there needs to be a foundation supporting agriculture when commodity prices come back down.
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China Group Investing $2.4 bln in Brazil Grains
China's Chongqing Grain Group (CGG) plans to invest 4 billion reais ($2.4 billion) in an agricultural complex in Brazil's northeast, officials in Bahia state said on Monday, expanding China's growing presence in Brazil.
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Program Offers Students Opportunity to Travel, Learn in China
ISA is helping sponsor an opportunity for select Iowa high school students to visit China this summer as part of the Global Youth Excellence Program. "Our goal is to get more young Iowans engaged in understanding the global nature of the economy and consider the opportunities in food production in a global economy," said ISA CEO Kirk Leeds.
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