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Iowa Legislative Report: Funnel week eliminates some bills
Submitted by ISA Contract Lobbyist Jill Altringer
The first funnel week of this session ended, which means each chamber has had to pass out of committee all bills to be considered this session. The funnel narrows lawmakers' focus with less than seven weeks left in the session.
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Last call for On-Farm Network Conference
If you’re planning to attend the annual Iowa Soybean Association On-Farm Network® Conference on Feb. 23, please get your registration in as soon as possible.
To learn more, click here.
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Sign up for South America News Briefs
Starting this month, a weekly e-newsletter, called South America News Briefs, is available to ISA members. This newsletter will be more complete than anything previously available on South America. It will also include weekly updates during the season, directly from Brazilian farmers.
To learn more, click here.
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Foell reappointed to USB
Last week Laura Foell from Schaller, Iowa, was reappointed by Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack to the United Soybean Board. She brings valuable experience and perspective as she represents the interests of soybean farmers in Iowa and the U.S.
Pictured: Foell (left) on a trip to Africa to encourage use of soy to improve diets.
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March 3 crops workshop to focus on key conservation tool
“Cover crops definitely are an underutilized conservation tool, especially in Iowa” says USDA Plant Physiologist Tom Kaspar. Farmers are encouraged to attend a workshop in Ames to learn about cover crops and talk to other farmers who have planted cover crops.
To learn more, click here.
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Key facts disagree with Feb. 9 CBS Evening News segment on antibiotics
H. Scott Hurd, DVM, PhD., provides the best available knowledge and information regarding the use of antibiotics in livestock and how they may affect the health of animals, people and food safety.
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North America's largest car rental company converts to biodiesel for its airport shuttle buses
Enterprise Holdings launched efforts for their entire fleet of more than 600 airport shuttle buses across 50 North American markets to begin using at least 5 percent biodiesel (B5).
To learn more, click here.
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ISA to award up to $15,000 in ag scholarships
ISA will present as many as ten $1,500 scholarships this year to capable high school seniors pursuing a degree in agriculture or an agriculture-related field.
To learn more, click here.
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Deadline approaches for extending community support through new Monsanto award program
Through a new pilot program being offered by Monsanto, Iowa farmers can apply for a $2,500 award to help a non-profit organization that’s important to them and their community.
To learn more, click here.
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