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Agronomic tip of the week: Soybeans and weeds
by Mike Owen. ISU Extension Weed Scientist
Thus far in spring 2010, the weeds are looking quite healthy and not suffering from a record nasty winter. Planting has proceeded nicely, but the weather (the wind specifically) has (or at least should have) been an impediment to herbicide applications. Mike Owen offers weed management advice.
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Take note of diseases in a cool spring
As of Monday, ISU agronomists reported near completion of corn and 50 percent of soybeans planted in Iowa. As predicted, May has been cooler and somewhat wet, with frost in the first week. The cool spring has disadvantages for some producers.
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ISA responds to USDA crop report
On Tuesday, the USDA released its May crop report. Nationally, soybean acres are projected at 78.1 million acres, up 1 percent from last year. USDA projects the national average soybean yield to be 42.9 bushels per acre. ISA President Delbert Christensen responded on behalf of the association.
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ISA awards scholarships
ISA is proud to announce this year’s winners of the Iowa Soybean Association scholarship program, including ten ag scholarships and one Culinary Arts, Food and Nutrition or Foodservice Scholarship.
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Another sign of growing Chinese affluence
As ISA has previously noted, one of the greatest areas of growing demand for soybeans is the need to feed the growing middle class in China. As noted in the May 12 daily briefing from Informa Economics, the number of cars registered in Beijing is one indication of that growing middle class.
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The benefits of ISA membership are endless
And now the perks of being an ISA member are better than ever! During Farm Progress Show 2010, ISA is celebrating the Opportunity Sweepstakes — with two grand prizes of 200-hour tractor leases, plus FREE Soy Biodiesel. The Opportunity Sweepstakes is open to all ISA members but you must sign up.
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ISA recognized by Ankeny
On Tuesday, May 11, the Ankeny Economic Development Corporation presented ISA with its 2010 Commercial Investment Award, in recognition of the association's bringing its headquarters and jobs to Ankeny and in appreciation for the meetings ISA hosts within the city as well as its collaboration with other organizations in the community. ISA Chief Financial Officer Donna Donovan accepted the award on behalf of ISA.
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