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USDA to collect final 2009 crop production numbers

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Field Offices will soon be surveying a sample of producers to determine state and county level production of crops and livestock. All producers who are contacted are encouraged to participate, thus helping ensure the results are as accurate as possible.

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Sign up for China Market Report

ISA 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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Just in time for Thanksgiving: Turkey activity book for youth

The Iowa Turkey Federation staff has prepared a new turkey reading and activity book for youth. The two 8½-by-11-inch pages can be printed; youth can then cut the smaller pages apart, put them in numerical order, color, staple and read them over and over! Click on the link provided and share with educators and youngsters in your life. This and other turkey information can be found at www.IowaTurkey.org.

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Michigan's farmers offer free groceries

Whoever said there’s no such thing as a free lunch has never met Michigan’s farmers! In fact, they will be offering the chance for consumers statewide to win free groceries for breakfast, lunch, and dinner – for an entire year!

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VIP registration for Farm Futures Management Summit

Thanks to a special arrangement, ISA members can attend the Farm Futures Management Summit in St. Louis, Jan. 6-7, at the special discounted rate.

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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. PLEASE NOTE: The date has changed for District 5.

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 – Dec. 8 – 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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