IOWA SOYBEAN NETWORK

Consumers Invited to Learn More about Where Food Comes From and Register for a Trip to See It Firsthand

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 13:26:44 -0600

Iowa Soybean Association has kicked off a campaign to help consumers learn about where safe, nutritious food comes from and register to win a trip to visit Iowa farms and the Iowa State Fair.

January 5, 2011

Iowa Soybean Report

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 09:15:46 -0600

Topic: Iowa Soybean Association leaders attend Connections Conference in St. Louis
January 3, 2011

Iowa Soybean Report

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 08:29:35 -0600

Topic: Times Square Promotion
December 27, 2010

National Campaign Championing Iowa’s Farmers Launches in Times Square

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 14:21:10 -0600

The Iowa Soybean Association is kicking off an eight-month campaign celebrating Iowa farm families and taking its message to consumers via the Jumbotron in New York City

December 22, 2010

Iowa Soybean Report

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 10:27:22 -0600

Topic: Iowa Farmers Volunteer
December 20, 2010

ISA Policy Conference Looks at Strategies for Upcoming Session

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 08:25:45 -0600

More than 65 people attended ISA's Annual Meeting and Policy Conference. Featured presentations by legislative and congressional strategy experts encouraged the group to get their positive messages about agriculture prepared for increasing numbers of urban lawmakers at both state and federal levels.

December 16, 2010

Iowa Soybean Association Applauds Senate Invoking Cloture on Tax Bill Extending Biodiesel Credit

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 08:27:53 -0600

The U.S. Senate today voted by a 79 to 11 margin to invoke cloture on the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010. .

December 13, 2010

Iowa Soybean Report

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 10:02:47 -0600

Topic: Fishers and Farmers Partnership
December 13, 2010

Iowa Soybean Report

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 08:32:36 -0600

Topic: Columbia Trade Agreement
December 6, 2010

Iowa Soybean Report

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 08:35:53 -0600

Topic: Sustainable Agriculture
November 29, 2010

Ed Ulch elected vice chair of National Biodiesel Board

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 11:38:12 -0600

Edward Ulch, a farmer from Solon and a District 6 director of ISA, has been named vice chair of the National Biodiesel Board

November 18, 2010

Iowa Soybean Report

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:36:42 -0600

Topic: ISU College of Agriculture
November 22, 2010

Iowa Soybean Report

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 09:14:46 -0600

Topic: Mike Moore, NZ ambassador to the U.S.
November 15, 2010

Delbert Christensen appointed to United Soybean Board

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:22:55 -0600

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsak recently announced the appointment of the farmer-directors to the United Soybean Board (USB).

November 12, 2010

IOWA SOYBEAN ASSOCIATION RESPONDS TO USDA CROP REPORT

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 16:49:49 -0600

The USDA today estimated U.S. soybean production at 3.375 billion bushels, which is 1 percent lower than the October estimate. Iowa Soybean Associaiton CEO Kirk Leeds responded to the report.

November 9, 2010

Iowa Soybean Report

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 16:38:37 -0600

Topic: Agriculture and Water Quality
November 8, 2010

Putze joins Iowa Soybean Association as director of external relations

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 11:06:22 -0500

Aaron Putze, who most recently served as executive director of the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers, has joined the Iowa Soybean Association as director of external affairs.

November 4, 2010

Iowa Soybean Association hosts dinner for Chinese officials

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 15:22:04 -0500

ISA hosted a dinner on Nov. 1 for 18 city and county chiefs and central government officials from Jiangxi, a southern province of China.

November 2, 2010

Iowa Soybean Report

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 08:04:41 -0500

Topic: Biotech Soybeans
November 1, 2010

Linda Funk of The Soyfoods Council receives award

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 09:23:27 -0500

Food enthusiasts who enjoy edamame, tofu or soymilk may have Linda Funk to thank.

October 27, 2010

Iowa Soybean Report

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:03:22 -0500

Topic: ISA Mobile Site
October 25, 2010

Iowa Soybean Report

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:02:38 -0500

Topic: Grease Rustlers
October 18, 2010

Iowa Soybean Report

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 09:37:00 -0500

Topic: Farm Progress Show winners announced
October 11, 2010

Iowa Soybean Association responds to USDA crop report

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:56:36 -0500

According to today’s United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) crop report, soybean production is estimated at 3.408 billion bushels, down from the September estimate of 3.483 billion bushels.

October 8, 2010

Two new field staff join Iowa Soybean Association

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 10:36:49 -0500

Two new field staff have joined the Iowa Soybean Association. Linsey Haley, who is from Ottumwa, is district coordinator for east central and southeastern Iowa, including soil districts six and nine. Katie Holtz, who is from Templeton, is the district coordinator for districts five and eight in central and south central Iowa.

October 5, 2010

Dealing with those Asian lady beetles

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 10:34:57 -0500

Fewer soybean aphids this summer should mean fewer Asian lady beetles entering our homes this fall. ISU entomologist Matt O'Neal explains their background in the U.S. and gives some tips for managing the lady beetles.

October 5, 2010

Iowa Soybean Report

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 08:50:15 -0500

Topic: Egg Recall
October 4, 2010

ISA announces winners of 200-hour tractor leases

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 10:33:20 -0500

The Iowa Soybean Association announced winners of its Opportunity Sweepstakes. Steve Prybil of Riverside won a 200-hour John Deer™ 8320R tractor lease and Craig Sage of Waterloo won a 200-hour CaseIH Magnum™ 335 tractor lease.

September 30, 2010

Iowa Soybean Report

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 10:01:10 -0500

Topic: Soybean Sudden Death Syndrome Resources
September 27, 2010

Iowa Soybean Association elects officers, welcomes new directors and thanks retirees

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 09:27:12 -0500

The Iowa Soybean Association recently held its board elections at the Sept. 9 meeting.

September 21, 2010

Iowa Soybean Report

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 09:17:00 -0500

Topic: Bioheat
September 20, 2010

Iowa Soybean Report

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 08:50:40 -0500

Topic: China Trade Mission
September 13, 2010

Iowa Soybean Association Responds to USDA Crop Report

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:36:28 -0500

The USDA today estimated soybean production to be 3.482 billion bushels, up from the August estimate. ISA President Randy VanKooten and Director of Market Development Grant Kimberly respond

September 10, 2010

Iowa Soybean Report

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 08:33:44 -0500

Topic: Keeping up with Soybean Demand
September 6, 2010

Iowa Soybean Association website now available on smart phones.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:26:57 -0500

The Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) is now available on your smart phone. Now you can take information from ISA’s website with you wherever you go, making it that much easier to keep up to date on important issues.

August 30, 2010

ISA, ISU partner to battle SDS

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:55:51 -0500

Sudden death syndrome (SDS) is ravaging many Iowa soybean fields. David Wright, Iowa Soybean Association’s (ISA’s) director of contract research, says the disease has become an important yield-limiting factor in soybean production.

August 27, 2010

Heisdorffer named to help lead World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH)

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:56:00 -0500

John Heisdorffer from Keota, is one of five new members recently confirmed by the American Soybean Association (ASA) to serve on ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) Committee.

August 27, 2010

Soybean Association and Iowa State University publish weed field guide

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:19:29 -0500

The Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) and Iowa State University (ISU) have developed a new resource to help soybean growers recognize and manage weed problems.

August 25, 2010

Iowa Soybean Report

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08:25:13 -0500

Topic: Farm Progress Show
August 23, 2010

Iowa Soybean Report

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:03:33 -0500

Topic: High Yield Ag Slowing Global Warming
August 16, 2010

Edamame: a new soybean crop for Iowa

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:14:27 -0500

On Monday, nearly 20 chefs, food editors and news reporters attended an edamame harvest event at the Ray Gaesser farm near Corning, Iowa. They discussed the benefits of the edible green soybeans and their potential as an Iowa crop.

August 10, 2010

Iowa Soybean Report

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 11:07:21 -0500

Topic: Tractor Puller Show
August 9, 2010

Soybean farmers urged to be on lookout for white mold

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:30:48 -0500

ISU Plant Pathologist Daren Mueller warns soybean farmers that wet conditions increase the chances of white mold. While little can be done this season to stop the infection once the disease is seen in a field, Mueller says there are several reasons to scout for signs of the problem.

August 5, 2010

2010 Director Elections

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:07:14 -0500

View the list of voters from the director elections for each Iowa district.

August 5, 2010

Soybean Management Podcast Series

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:39:58 -0500

Dr. David Wright
Topic: Sudden Death Syndrome
August 3, 2010

Iowa Soybean Report

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 08:48:58 -0500

Topic: Headed to China
August 2, 2010

Area Farmers Attend On-Farm Fish and Wildlife Habitat Workshop

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:37:03 -0500

Farmers from around the area recently gathered at Otho and interacted directly with local specialists who can help them develop and implement wildlife habitat and conservation strategies for their working farms.

July 30, 2010

Is In-Season Fertilization of Soybeans Effective?

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 08:18:00 -0500

For farmers who are considering “emergency or catch-up” fertilization of their soybean fields yet this summer, research says in-season fertilizer application for soybeans will seldom be cost-effective in Iowa.

July 7, 2010

Iowa Soybean Report

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 08:41:11 -0500

Topic: Agricultures Impact on Quality of Life
July 6, 2010

Water Quality: Iowa Farmers Care

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:32:34 -0500

Farmers and all those interested in conservation and in wildlife habitat are invited to participate in part or all of a workshop/field day at the Smeltzer Farm near Otho on Tuesday, July 27. The theme for the day is “Water Quality: Iowa Farmers Care.”

June 30, 2010

Iowa Soybean Association Responds to USDA Crop Report

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:32:37 -0500

The Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) President Delbert Christensen responded to today’s report.

June 30, 2010

Iowa Soybean Report

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:43:20 -0500

Topic: Trade Agreements Increase Trade
June 28, 2010

Soybean Management Podcast Series

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:48:42 -0500

Dr. David Wright
Topic: Benefits of a split weed control program
June 25, 2010

Chinese Ports Clogged with Unclaimed Bean Shipments

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:31:24 -0500

Bean imports are now arriving in China in volumes that exceed traders' and processors' capacity to discharge and store them, causing congestion at Chinese ports. China is the U.S. soybean producers' largest foreign customer. Iowa soybean farmers can receive weekly updates in The China Market Report.

June 25, 2010

Iowa Soybean Report

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:40:52 -0500

Topic: Iowa Wome in Ag Conference
June 21, 2010

Iowa Soybean Report

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 08:36:12 -0500

Topic: United States Soybean Export Council
June 14, 2010

Iowans Bardole and Leeds Named to Help Lead Soy Export Council

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:09:23 -0500

Two Iowans were named to leadership positions when the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) seated its newly restructured Board of Directors during the annual USSEC Board Meeting, held June 7 in St. Louis

June 10, 2010

Iowa Soybean Report

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 09:35:15 -0500

Topic: Chinese Bubble
June 7, 2010

Iowa Soybean Report

Mon, 24 May 2010 08:37:05 -0500

Topic: Biotech Acceptance in Europe
March 24, 2010

Strip Tillage Tour June 10 Near Webster City

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 08:51:33 -0500

Area farmers and agronomists are invited to attend a strip tillage tour June 10 west of Webster City.

June 1, 2010

2009 Iowa Soybean Association's Ag Scholarship Recipients

Thu, 20 May 2010 16:24:51 -0500

ISA introduces the 2009 Iowa Soybean Association's Ag Scholarship Recipients

March 3, 2010

Soybean Management Podcast Series

Thu, 20 May 2010 09:52:51 -0500

Dr. David Wright
Topic: Spring Scouting
May 19, 2009

Iowa Soybean Report

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:29:08 -0600

Topic: The China Grocery Market
March 8, 2010

Timing is everyting: Successful spring planting will likely take patience and planning

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:36:25 -0600

With memories of the last fall’s difficult harvest still all too vivid for farmers, this winter has presented its own challenges. And now, according to an Iowa meteorologist, a wet spring is predicted.

March 3, 2010

Iowa Soybean Report

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:32:57 -0600

Topic: USB and USSEC partnership
March 1, 2010

Foell Represents Iowa Soybean Farmers At National Level

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:01:27 -0600

Last week U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the appointment of 17 farmer-leaders and one alternate to the United Soybean Board (USB) and soybean checkoff.

Feb. 15, 2010

Iowa Soybean Report

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:59:20 -0600

Topic: Your ISA. Your Way.
Feb. 15, 2010

Iowa Soybean Report

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:14:39 -0600

Topic: ISA Agriculture Scholarships
Feb. 8, 2010

Iowa Soybean Association commends subcommittee vote on B5

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:37:35 -0600

Legislators on a House Ways and Means subcommittee voted today to pass a bill that would make biodiesel a standard part of the state’s diesel supply.

Feb. 4, 2010

Iowa Soybean Association welcomes RFS2 rule

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:56:14 -0600

The Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) today welcomed the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) issuance of the final rule to implement the expanded Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS2) provided for in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007(EISA).

Feb. 3, 2010

Iowa Soybean Report

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:03:52 -0600

Topic: Soy Transportation Coalition
Feb. 1, 2010

Andrew travels to Belgium to address EU acceptance of biotechnology

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:44:41 -0600

U.S. soybean producers are involved in every issue they know regarding the growing need to feed a hungry world. That includes working toward wider international acceptance of biotechnology.

Jan. 25, 2010

Iowa Soybean Report

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:43:17 -0600

Topic: Organic Movement in Europe
Jan. 25, 2010

Iowa Soybean Report

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:52:19 -0600

Topic: 2010 On-Farm Network® Conference
Jan. 18, 2010

Iowa Soybean Report

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 09:34:00 -0600

Topic: Development of Soy Based Inks
Jan. 11, 2010

Iowa Soybean Growers Help Lead World Initiative For Soy In Human Health Into Second Decade.

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:37:14 -0600

Iowa soybean growers Roy Bardole of Rippey and Randy VanKooten of Lynnville are helping lead the World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) Program Committee into its second decade of growth

Jan. 8, 2010

Iowa Soybean Report

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 09:08:19 -0600

Topic: Agriculture's use of biotech crops
Jan. 4, 2010

Iowa Soybean Report

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:06:43 -0600

Topic: New soy based products
Dec. 28, 2009

Iowa Soybean Report

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:46:22 -0600

Topic: Year end recap
Dec. 21, 2009

Iowa Soybean Report

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:10:58 -0600

Topic: Biodiesel Delivers Christmas Tree to DC
Dec. 14, 2009

Two Iowa Soybean Growers Named To Help Lead National Organizations

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:38:34 -0600

Two Iowa soybean farmer-leaders have been recognized for their efforts by being named to national positions on the United Soybean Board (USB) and the American Soybean Association (ASA) executive committees.

December 8, 2009

Iowa Soybean Report

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:53:31 -0600

Topic: WTO Ministerial Meeting
Dec. 7, 2009

Soybean Management Podcast Series

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:02:25 -0600

Palle Pedersen
Topic: 2010 Planning
December 2, 2009

Iowa Soybean Report

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:57:25 -0600

Topic: ISA 45th Anniversary
Dec. 1, 2009

Soybean Management Podcast Series

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:06:54 -0600

Palle Pedersen
Topic: 2009 Wrap Up
November 24, 2009

Iowa Soybean Report

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:22:17 -0600

Topic: Soybean Exports
November 23, 2009

Iowa Soybean Report

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:54:56 -0600

Topic: USDA Crop Report
November 16, 2009

Iowa Soybean Report

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:09:56 -0600

Topic: Iowa Soybean Association Membership
November 9, 2009

ISA Responds to USDA Crop Report

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:08:40 -0600

According to today’s United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) crop report, soybean production is expected to be a record high 3.32 billion bushels, up 2 percent from the October forecast and up 12 percent from last year.

November 10, 2009

Iowa Soybean Report

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:26:31 -0600

Topic: Nitrogen Handbood and Website
November 3, 2009

Tips For Storing Wet Soybeans

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:36:02 -0500

Wet, cool fall weather has created challenging harvest conditions in Iowa.

October 28, 2009

Christensens Host Several Trade Delegations

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:57:15 -0500

For Delbert Christensen, an Audubon farmer who currently serves as president of the Iowa Soybean Association (ISA), October has been a busy month in spite of harvest delays.

October 28, 2009

Iowa Soybean Network Interview

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:34:06 -0500

Guest: Dr. Tom Morris
Topic: NRCS Adaptive Management
Oct. 27 2009

Iowa Soybean Network Interview

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:31:30 -0500

Guest: Dr. Tracy Blackmer
Topic: 2009 Field Trial Results
Oct. 22 2009

Iowa Soybean Network Interview

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:38:35 -0500

Guest: Dr. Tracy Blackmer
Topic: Results Posting of Soybean Fungicide Trials
Oct. 20 2009

Wright Receives ISU's Henry A. Wallace Award

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:38:01 -0500

Dr. David Wright, director of contract research and strategic initiatives for the Iowa Soybean Association (ISA), was presented with the Henry A. Wallace award on Friday, Oct. 16.

October 16, 2009

Iowa Soybean Network Interview

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:56:05 -0500

Guest: Prof. Palle Pedersen
Topic: Impact of SDS on 2009 Soybean Crop & What To Do For Next Year
Oct. 15 2009

Record Soybean Exports Reported For 2008/2009

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:47:14 -0500

The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) has released key export data for U.S. Soy Export Marketing Year 2008/2009, which ended Sept. 30.

October 15, 2009

Iowa Soybean Network Interview

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:27:31 -0500

Guest: Linda Funk
Topic: Healthy Snacks for Halloween
Oct. 13 2009

Iowa Soybean Network Interview

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:15:13 -0500

Guest: Linda Funk
Topic: World Food Prize
Oct. 8 2009

Iowa Soybean Network Interview

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:36:04 -0500

Guest: Aaron Putze
Topic: Green Farmstead Partner Program
Oct. 6 2009

Iowa Soybean Network Interview

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:57:52 -0500

Guest: Carol Balvanz
Topic: ISA New Membership Program - What it means to Iowa's Soybean Community
Oct. 1 2009

Iowa Soybean Association Moves To New Building

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:32:29 -0500

The Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) has moved into its new building in Ankeny, Iowa. ISA was located in Urbandale in a leased space, but as the organization has grown, more adequate space was required for staff and ISA’s many, expanding programs.

September 29, 2009

Tiawanese Delegation Visits Iowa, Signs Agreement To Purchase Soybeans

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:31:33 -0500

The Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) today hosted members of a Taiwan Agricultural Trade Goodwill Mission visiting Iowa to see the grain crop about to be harvested and to sign letters of intent for the purchase of soy and corn products.

September 28, 2009

Iowa Soybean Network Interview

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:12:26 -0500

Matt Sweeney
Topic: Signup for Fall Applications for Strip Trial
Sept. 29 2009

ISA Applauds USDA Vision For Land And Water

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:09:56 -0500

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has announced a new four-year $320 million Mississippi River Basin Healthy Watersheds Initiative.

September 24, 2009

Iowa Soybean Network Interview

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:04:16 -0500

Dr. Palle Pedersen
Topic: Things To Watch For During Harvest To Improve Yields In 2010
Sept. 24 2009

Iowa Soybean Network Interview

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:14:54 -0500

Dr. Palle Pedersen
Topic: Soybean Crop Update
Sept. 22 2009

Iowa Soybean Network Interview

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:19:33 -0500

Linda Funk
Topic: State Fair Winners
Sept. 17 2009

Iowa Soybean Network Interview

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:48:17 -0500

Guest: Pat Reeg
Topic: Calibrating Yield Monitors
Sept. 15, 2009

Iowa Soybean Association Holds Board Elections

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:09:31 -0500

The Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) recently held its board elections.

September 15, 2009