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Agronomic tip of the week
ISU model predicts counties at risk for soybean disease, BPMV
By Forrest Nutter
Soybean farmers in 16 Iowa counties may have fields at risk this summer from a soybean virus called bean pod mottle virus (BPMV), according to a model developed at ISU. Transmitted by hungry bean leaf beetles, BPMV is one of the most prevalent viral soybean diseases in the United States, posing a risk to soybean production by reducing yield and affecting quality.
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ASA policy brief and outlook - May 2010
The American Soybean Association has issued its May report, with updates about the biodiesel tax credit, climate change and energy legislation, food safety legislation and hearings regarding the 2012 farm bill.
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House Ag Committee holds farm bill hearing in Iowa
ISA President Delbert Christensen and Director Ray Gaesser, along with several ISA staff, were in attendance at last Friday’s hearing about the 2012 farm bill and spoke with Iowa Congressmen Boswell, Latham and King about a number of concerns.
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Groups call for approval of FTA's
Groups representing several segments of agriculture are calling on Congress to take action on three pending free trade agreements, with Columbia, Panama and South Korea. The call is being made at the beginning of May, World Trade Month.
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Congressmen question
Three Republican Senators are expressing concern with USDA’s “Know Your Farmer-Know Your Food” campaign. In a sharply worded letter to Ag Secretary Vilsack, they claim the spending of 65 million dollars is “aimed at small, hobbyist and organic producers whose customers generally consist of affluent patrons at urban farmers markets.”
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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.
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Ag Urban Leadership Initiative begins recruitment for 2010
SA's Ag Urban Leadership Initiative is looking for Iowans who would like to shape the future direction of our state. The program brings together community leaders from agricultural and urban professions and encourages them to further develop their leadership skills while seeking opportunities to improve Iowan’s quality of life.
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