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Timing is everything: Successful spring planting will likely take patience and planning
ANKENY, Iowa –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
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Berven Retires From Iowa Cattlemen Association
Ames, Iowa – The Iowa Cattlemen's Association's Executive Vice President, Bruce Berven, recently announced his May 31, 2010 retirement. Berven served in the position for approximately 12 years, first
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Secretary Vilsack Announces Soybean Board Appointments
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12, 2010 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the appointment of 17 members and one alternate member to the United Soybean Board. All appointees will serve 3-year terms
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Are Antibiotics Overused in Animal Agriculture?
CBS Evening News aired a series of investigations about the topic and many local producers feel the story was one-sided and didn't accurately describe modern agriculture.
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Iowa Soybean Association to award up to $15,000 in scholarships
ANKENY, Iowa –The Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) is looking for qualified candidates to apply for its agriculture scholarships. ISA will award up to $15,000 this year through the ISA Ag Scholarship Program;
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Iowa Pork Producers Association to present industry awards Jan. 27
CLIVE, Iowa - Several of Iowa's best pork producers in 2009 will be honored at the 38th annual Iowa Pork Congress Banquet in Des Moines. Jan. 27. The evening will be highlighted by the association's
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Potential Ethanol pipeline to create U.S. jobs
Report estimates 80,000 jobs possible by POET/Magellan partnership SIOUX FALLS, SD and TULSA, OKLA (January 13, 2010) – A proposed ethanol pipeline would be an economic boost for the U.S., a new report
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Soy Potentially Healthy for Cancer Survivors
Study shows better outcomes for breast cancer survivors who regularly consume soy ST. LOUIS (January 12, 2010) – As research continues to demonstrate the human health value of eating soyfoods, a recently
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Checkoff Study Looks at Railroad Rates for Soy
Study shows some rail rates classified as potentially excessive ST. LOUIS (January 8, 2010) – The U.S. railroad industry represents one of the most important methods of transportation for the soy industry,
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eFreef producer training certification sessions offered at 2010 Iowa Pork Congress
(CLIVE, Iowa) -The Iowa Pork Producers Association and Iowa State University Extension are teaming up to offer Pork Quality Assurance® Plus (PQA Plus), Transport Quality Assurance® and confinement site
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Couple Busy Raising Lambs
