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Tip of the week: Avoid soil compaction
By John Holmes, Extension Field Agronomist
Drive through the country and you'll undoubtedly see tilled soybean fields. Compaction is often eliminated by the freeze-thaw cycle we typically get in late winter while deep tillage often does not eliminate deep soil compaction.
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ASA October Policy Brief
This month's American Soybean Association (ASA) Policy Brief provides an update on the "unfinished business" Congress has left for a "lame duck" session after the elections. It also provides talking points on four key ASA issues.
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ISA responds to October crop report
According to last week's USDA crop report, soybean production is estimated at 3.408 billion bushels, down from the September estimate of 3.483 billion bushels, while estimates for corn production are for a total of 12.664 billion bushels, compared to13.160 billion bushels estimated in September. ISA CEO Kirk Leeds and Director of Market Development Grant Kimberley responded.
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Ag legend remembered
Robbins "Bob" Fischer, 91, died Sept. 9 in Waterloo. Fischer was instrumental in opening up foreign markets through his work with what was known as the Soybean Council of America.
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China to resume soyoil imports from Argentina
China has lifted a six-month defacto ban on soyoil imports from Argentina, traders told Reuters on Tuesday, although high prices and low supply may still stymie shipments. "The lifting of the ban is because of political reasons, not because of prices," said an executive who declined to be identified.
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First global aquaculture guidelines adopted
Global guidelines for certification of the aquaculture industry have been adopted after four years of debate, the United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organization has announced. "These guidelines have been developed to bring some harmony to what is the fastest growing food sector in the world," said FAO aquaculture expert Rohana Subasinghe.
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For more information about our largest export customer, sign up for ISA's China Market Report. For regular reports regarding soybean production in South America, sign up for South American News Briefs. If you haven't already done so, ISA encourages you to subscribe at no cost to these e-newsletters, plus Agri–Pulse, made available by special arrangement to ISA members.
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Ag Urban Leadership Initiative Recruiting for 2011 Class
If you have a passion for Iowa and what makes living here great, and if you are interested in extending your leadership abilities beyond your home community, consider getting involved in ISA’s Ag Urban Leadership Initiative.
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DTN announces plans for Ag Summit 2010
DTN and The Progressive Farmer invite ISA members to Ag Summit 2010, "Recalibrate for the New Normal," at the Downtown Chicago Marriott, Dec. 7-10. The focus will be on business shifts growers could face in 2011 — such as reversals in interest rates, new policies on estate and income tax, alterations in the farm safety net, and innovative farm business models.
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