Action alert: Support Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension

The biodiesel tax incentive is set to expire on Dec. 31. Extending the tax incentive is vital to the U.S. biodiesel industry. Contact your Senators, asking them to support and co-sponsor the Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act of 2009.

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Manure application on frozen or snow covered ground

Iowa Pork Producers Association legal counsel Eldon McAfee of Des Moines has compiled guidelines to help livestock producers comply with the new state law on manure application during the winter months.

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ISA announces new membership structure

ISA has announced changes in its membership structure. Effective Nov. 1, 2009, membership in ISA is open to any farmer in Iowa who annually markets at least 250 bushels of soybeans, no longer requiring additional membership dues.

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Agronomic tip of the week

What’s your type? (SCN HG type, that is)
If soybean varieties that are resistant to the soybean cyst nematode (SCN) are grown repeatedly, SCN populations can build up over time with increased ability to reproduce on resistant varieties. ISU nematologist Greg Tylka describes a test that determines how well an SCN population can reproduce on available sources of resistance.

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ISU researcher looking for Iowa farmers who want to increase soybean yields

Palle Pedersen, an ISU researcher, is putting into practice some ideas he hopes will show results in the form of bin-busting yields and more income for farmers, and he needs farmers to help test his new production techniques.

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Bill introduced directing EPA to focus on direct lifecycle GHG emissions

To head off possible EPA action on proposed rules for the expanded renewable fuels standard (RFS), Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.)has introduced legislation that would direct EPA to only focus on the direct lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions in its regulation.

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Matt Danner named a 2010 Young Leader

The American Soybean Association, the Iowa Soybean Association and Pioneer Hi-Bred Intl., Inc., a DuPont business, are pleased to announce Matt Danner of Carroll, Iowa, has been named a 2010 ASA/Pioneer Young Leader.

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The word from Ohio is YES!

By a vote of nearly 2 to 1, Ohio voters on Tuesday said YES! to Issue 2. Passage of Issue 2 creates a 13-member livestock care standards board chaired by the Director of the Ohio Department of Ag. Brownfield reports on this issue many in agriculture have been following.

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American Soybean Association celebrates 90th year

In 2010, the American Soybean Association (ASA) celebrates its 90th anniversary. ASA is the grassroots voice representing the interests of soybean farmers on Capitol Hill and around the globe when ag and environmental policy, government regulations and trade agreements are being developed.

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Sign up to receive Agri-Pulse newsletter

Through a new partnership, ISA is pleased to announce that farmer members who market at least 250 bushels of soybeans per year may receive a free e-mail subscription to the Agri-Pulse newsletter for the next year.

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Updated district policy conference schedule

Each ISA district will hold a district policy conference to touch base with members about their legislative action priorities. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss and prioritize issues and elect delegates to take their views to the ISA state policy conference in Ankeny on Dec. 10.

District 1 – Dec. 8 – Spencer Golf and Country Club, Spencer –11:00 to 1:30
District 2 – Nov. 24 – Best Western Hotel, Clear Lake – 5:00 to 7:30
District 3 – Dec. 1 – Upper Iowa University, Fayette – 5:00 to 7:30
District 4 – Nov. 23 – Carrollton Inn, Carroll – 11:00 to 1:30
District 5 – Nov. 19 – Score Pavilion, Nevada – 6 to 8
District 6 – Dec. 3 – Kirkwood Community College Campus, Marion – 6:00 to 8:00
District 7 – Nov. 24 – Red Roof Inn, Red Oak – 11:00 to 1:30
District 8 – Dec. 7 – Pizza Ranch, Pella – 11:00 to 1:30
District 9 – Dec. 4 - Riverside Casino, Riverside – 11:00 to 1:30

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