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Tip of the week: Fertilizer management
By Clarke McGrath, Partner Program Manager
Iowa State University Corn/Soybean Initiative
Shortly after we have the beans cleared off our fields, another challenge presents itself: fertility management in the face of rising phosphate (P) and potash (K) prices. While we can’t do a lot to impact prices, we can work to improve our fertilizer usage and efficiency.
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ISA responds to Zaun comments on biodiesel
ISA President Randy VanKooten sent a letter to Congressional candidate Brad Zaun this week, regarding Zaun's opposition to reviving the federal tax incentive for soybean-based biodiesel. On behalf of Iowa’s 45,000 soybean farmers, the letter asked Zaun to reconsider his position.
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ISA: Fertilizer regs wrong way to clean up water
On Oct. 20, the DM Register included a guest opinion by ISA Director of Environmental Programs and Services Roger Wolf, challenging an Oct. 11 editorial, "Will Iowans Accept Dirty Water?" and an Oct. 13 news article in which Gov. Chet Culver asserted fertilizer regulation will improve Iowa's water quality.
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Follow ISA with social media
While on your smart phone or computer, don’t forget to follow the Iowa Soybean Association on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube for up-to-date information on ISA’s programs.
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2009-10 Soy exports valued at more than $21 billion
U.S. soybean exports had a total value of more than $21 billion for the 2009-10 marketing year, according to USDA figures. The 1.9 billion bushel equivalents of soybeans, soy meal and soy oil exported during the marketing year set a record for the fourth consecutive year.
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Cargill CEO predicts China will buy more U.S. grains
The chairman of one of the world's largest agricultural processing and trading companies expects China will be a larger factor in American grain markets. "China has 20 percent of the world's population, but now they're consuming 29 percent of the world's milk and meat," said Gregory Page.
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River Gulf Grain loads first barge at new home
River Gulf’s new, $10 million grain terminal in Bettendorf is ready to begin operations. The new site has a storage capacity of 320,000 bushels and can load four 55,000- to 60,000-bushel barges per day.
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Conservation trust fund amendment to go before Iowa voters
On Nov. 2, Iowans have a chance to vote on a constitutional change directly related to the environment. If approved, Iowa's Water and Land Legacy Amendment will establish a trust fund to pay for new trails, wetlands, soil-conservation efforts and outdoor recreation projects.
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Technical advisory panel spurs development of soy-based body panels by John Deere
In 1997, USB invited John Deere and representatives of the big Detroit automakers to a meeting focused on soy plastics. Next year will be Deere’s 10th using soy-based tractor and combine hoods and other exterior panels.
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USDA gives $32M in grants, loans to Iowa projects
More than 430 renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in Iowa will share nearly $32 million in grant and loan money from the USDA. Funding includes money for wind and biomass projects.
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ASA announces $5,000 Secure Optimal Yield Scholarship
The 2011-2012 Secure Optimal Yield Scholarship is a $5,000 one-time scholarship award to be presented to a high school senior pursuing agriculture as an area of study. Candidates may apply on-line through Nov. 15. The scholarship is managed by the American Soybean Association and made possible through a grant by BASF Corporation.
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