Agronomic tip of the week

What to look for when selecting soybean varieties for 2010
By Palle Pedersen, ISU Soybean Extension Specialist
The most important thing is selecting a variety that is high yielding and yield-stable across multiple locations (and years, if possible) from independent trials. Palle Pedersen addresses this and other considerations.

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ISA responds to USDA crop production report

On Nov. 10, the USDA estimated soybean production to be a record 3.32 billion bushels, up 2 percent from October’s forecast and up 12 percent from last year. ISA President Delbert Christensen says it may be awhile before we really know the size of this crop.

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Sign up for China Market Report

All ISA members (including associate members) are eligible to receive the China Market Report, an electronic newsletter with quick, easy-to-read updates on what’s happening in China, the largest importer of U.S. soybeans, in regard to the soybean industry.

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STC publishes study on rail transportation of soybeans

The Soy Transportation Coalition (STC) recently published, “Railroad Movement of Soybeans and Soy Products” – a comprehensive report that sheds light on the critical role railroads play in the entire journey from farm to dinner plate. 

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ASA policy brief for November

ASA has prepared an update on some of the key policy issues the association has been pursuing that will directly impact soybean farmers and the entire U.S. soybean industry.

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ISA's Washington insider report: Senate climate change action

The last weeks have been busy for committees dealing with the climate change issue. Read a summary of the discussion and activity preceding the Veteran's Day recess.

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ISA policy process begins at the grass roots

In late November and early December, each ISA district will hold a policy conference, where participants will reach consensus on their top three priorities for ISA action and elect two delegates to attend ISA's state policy conference. This is an important part of a process that began with surveys sent to members.

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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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