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Agronomic Tip of the Week
by David Wright, ISA Director of Production Research
The cool wet conditions have made this an excellent year to evaluate the use of seed treatment as a management tool. Now is a great time to check areas where you’ve planted seed treated with fungicides to check for uniformity of stand, compared to areas planted with untreated seed.
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For Iowa Soybean Farmers, Livestock and Poultry Matter
Farmers who raise livestock are the soybean grower’s most prolific customer. In Iowa, approximately 30 million hogs, 3.8 million cows and 70 million poultry are raised annually. But agriculture is more than just numbers. It’s about families that take pride in caring for the land and their livestock.
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U.S. is World's Most Competitive Soybean Producer
The Safras & Mercado weekly newsletter on market trends has summarized its comparative analysis of the 2009/10 season and confirmed the United States is the most competitive among the world's top soybean producers, with growers receiving nearly 95 percent of the export price.
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China Corn, Soybean Demand to Climb, Executive Says
Demand for corn and soybeans in China, the world’s biggest consumer of grain and meat, will climb as an expanding economy boosts incomes and improves diets, said an executive at Cargill Inc.
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Iowa Farm Leaders Visit Mississippi to Learn About Efforts to Reduce Pollution in Gulf
Iowa Ag Secretary Northey is leading a group of farmers and agricultural leaders to Mississippi in an exchange focused on growing understanding and expanding conservation practices to address hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico. Steve Henry and Tracy Blackmer of ISA are participating.
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Iowa DOT Recaps Its Winter Biodiesel Usage
The absence of a biodiesel tax credit hasn’t stopped Iowa Department of Transportation Fleet Manager David May from seeing the benefits of biodiesel. May says, “All [DOT] diesel-powered
equipment uses biodiesel whenever it is available.”
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The Andersons, Inc. Makes Investment in Iowa Northern Railway Company
The Andersons, Inc., has recently made a significant minority investment in Iowa Northern Railway (IANR) Company and its subsidiaries. Iowa Northern Railway President Dan Sabin said, "We look forward to bringing even more opportunity...to our customers...through this new relationship."
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U.S. Ethanol Exports: New Markets Mean Missed Opportunities for Domestic Market
Ethanol exports have boomed in recent months, with shipments destined for dozens of energy-thirsty nations around the globe. While this is welcomed news to an industry looking for new markets, it undermines the fundamental value of America’s ethanol industry as a domestic replacement for imported oil.
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USDA-NASS Requests Cooperation with Surveys
With soybean planting getting close to being wrapped up, many in the industry are wondering how many acres will end up going in the ground this season. According to Greg Thessen, Director of the NASS, Iowa Field Office, “We are counting on the most reliable, frontline source of information for our surveys – the producers themselves.”
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Save the Date: ISA Soy Golf Classic on July 22
The Iowa Soybean Association Soy Golf Classic is scheduled for July 22, 2010, at Otter Creek Golf Course in Ankeny. Mark your calendars for this fun-filled day. Additional details and registration information will be available at a later date on the ISA web site: www.iasoybeans.com
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Save the Date: Iowa Women in Ag Annual Conference on July 27
The Iowa Women in Agriculture (IWIA) Annual Conference is scheduled for July 27, 2010, at Kinze Manufacturing Inc., Williamsburg, Iowa. Registration will be available on the web site at a later date. Check www.iowawomeninag.org for more details.
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