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Team "Calls Home" from China
On Tuesday, the team visiting China held a conference call with a number of ISA members and ag journalists, reporting about Chinese transportation, farming, aquaculture, expected growth in demand for soybeans, and more. Find a recording of the call and more in the travel blog.
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ISA Responds to USDA Report of Planting Intentions
The USDA released its report of spring planting intentions. Nationally, soybean acres are projected down 1 percent from last year. Iowa growers’ intentions for planting soybeans are projected at 9.4 million acres, down 4 percent from 2010. As they return from today, several ISA leaders responded from Taiwan.
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Support Needed for Ag Protection Act
Continued support is needed for the Ag Protection Act. ISA Director of Policy Carol Balvanz reports that legislators indicate more people from agriculture need to weigh in as huge numbers of e-mails are coming from animal rights advocates.
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Agronomic Tip of the Week: Optimum Soybean Seeding Dates and Rates
From Aaron Saeugling, ISU Extension Field Agronomist
In a recently recorded podcast, Saeugling encourages farmers to look at each field, recognizing that every field is different; consider the planting date, trying not to jump the gun; and adjust the target plant population throughout the season.
To learn more, click here.
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Listen to Sara Wyant's Web Seminar on 2012 Farm Bill
Last week ISA hosted the first of a series of web seminars for ISA members. Sara Wyant of Agri-Pulse shared insight into the key issues that will be discussed and debated in the development of the 2012 Farm Bill. Click here for the recorded presentaton. |
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Sign Up for Web Seminar on Risk Management
Another web seminar for ISA members is scheduled for Tuesday, April 5, at 2 p.m. Moe Russell will talk about “Managing Risks in Today’s Volatile Environment.” Headquartered at Panora, Moe brings a wealth of farming, financial and marketing experience.
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Director Perspective: James O. Andrew
James O. Andrew from Jefferson is an ISA director at large. He has also served as a director of the American Soybean Association. Jim shares his perspective on the importance of getting involved with commodity groups and agriculture as a whole.
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Iowa Ag has a Great Story to Tell
Iowa agriculture helps feed the world, but ISA Director of External Relations Aaron Putze says there’s a general disconnect between Iowa and agriculture — and 70 percent of Iowans know little or nothing about farming.
To learn more, click here.
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Iowa Farm Families to Host Winner of National Contest
Two Iowa farm families will help the winner of a national contest experience firsthand the state’s leadership in food, fuel and fiber production. Betsy and Nathan Hill and Kevin and Julie Van Manen are the hosts for the “It Starts In Iowa” campaign. Pictured: The Van Manen family
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Soy Intake Improves the Prognosis of U.S. Breast Cancer Patients
Most evidence suggests that eating soy protects against breast cancer if it is consumed early in life—that is, during childhood and/or adolescence. The most recent study to examine this issue shows that soyfoods may actually be beneficial for women with breast cancer.
To learn more, click here.
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Soy Sistas Take Top Honors in the "Soy You Think You Can Cook" ISU Contest
Cassie Miller, Amanda Pudlik and Elise Fiscus—also known as the Soy Sistas—emerged victorious in the final round of the “Soy You Think You Can Cook” contest sponsored by The Soyfoods Council in cooperation with ISU Dining and the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition.
To learn more, click here.
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ISA Awards Tools in Membership Initiative
ISA is currently promoting a membership initiative with the theme, 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.
To learn more, click here.
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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," says ISA CEO Kirk Leeds.
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