Agronomic tip of the week

Are Iowa’s SDS problems in 2009 a reflection of a growing SCN problem? Widespread reports of soybean sudden death syndrome occurring throughout Iowa in 2009 are alarming. But did you know that soybean cyst nematode (SCN) can cause SDS symptoms to occur earlier in the season and become more severe, leading to greater yield loss?  Greg Tylka, ISU nematologist, offers advice.

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Congressman King visits ISA

Congressman Steve King had business in central Iowa on Monday, Oct. 5, so he stopped in Ankeny to meet with ISA staff and visit the new building.  After a tour, he sat down with a few members of staff, and ISA President Delbert Christensen and President-elect Randy Van Kooten, to discuss a number of issues.

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ISA grows District Advisory Councils across Iowa

ISA directors and staff members together have developed a new process of communication with members in all parts of the state. District Advisory Councils are now organized in each of Iowa’s nine crop districts.

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ASA policy brief for October

The American Soybean Association has issued a report on its pursuit of key issues that directly impact soybean farmers and the entire soybean industry. Those include: a call to action regarding the RFS-2 rule, pushing for correction of the Bioenergy Program; submitting research priorities to the USDA; speaking up on WTO issues and more.

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ISA marketing team hosts international visitors

The last several weeks have been busy ones for the ISA marketing team as they’ve planned tours and hosted several groups of international visitors. Experiencing harvest firsthand proves repeatedly to be a highlight.

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ELM introduces SoyLube brand consumer lubricants and greases

Environmental Lubricants Manufacturing, Inc., of Cedar Falls has announced the introduction to the market an array of biobased consumer lubricants. The products are the first of their kind as they are packaged in an environmental friendly kit for use in and around the household.

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