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What a different winter we have had! This is typically the time we are so tired of snow and cold that we are hoping spring is around the corner. I am always ready for spring, but since we have a bit more time, what about some cozy food ideas?Food Network Magazine’s March issue had some great ideas...
Early this winter, the farmer directors of the Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) spent the better part of three days reviewing the board’s current strategic plan. With more than 20 objectives and dozens of programs and projects, the board heard year-end project reports for all of them. It is a...
In 2011, the Iowa Soybean Association responded to nine proposed regulations having the potential to seriously impact Iowa’s crop farmers. Those regulations, ranging from federal EPA environmental rules to state changes in deer licensing, illustrate the increasing regulatory pressure on landowners...
The Behn brothers of Hampton have adopted a wide range of technology to develop an identity for their operation as well as help them in their work.1. After enjoying his brother Kevin’s website, BehnBrothers.com (developed by Kevin and his wife, Stephanie, to share fun glimpses of Iowa life with...
The Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) announces the winners of new awards the association has established this year to recognize those who have demonstrated commitment and leadership in the field of agriculture. “These awards provide an opportunity for ISA to recognize farmer leaders in all...
New York City looks a little greener these days thanks in part to biodiesel. This renewable, soy-based fuel powers Big Apple vehicles, furnaces and generators year-round and can be found throughout the city from Central Park to John F. Kennedy Airport. Representatives from the Iowa Soybean...
New York City looks a little greener these days thanks in part to biodiesel. This renewable, soy-based fuel powers Big Apple vehicles, furnaces and generators year-round and can be found throughout the city from Central Park to John F. Kennedy Airport. Representatives from the Iowa Soybean...
Being part of a family farming business that has spanned generations can be a blessing… and a challenge. Being employed on the farm one grew up on provides ample opportunities for learning and growth, while working with the people who best know your strengths and weaknesses. However, mixing family...
Iowa State University’s three-pronged approach to combating Sudden Death Syndrome, or SDS, is bringing new hope in the war against Fusarium virguliforme. In-depth research on the behavior of the fungus, molecular-level study of the interaction between the pathogen and the soybean plant, and focused...
Those who know me know that I recommend that growers conduct evaluations on their own farms when making decisions about new crop production products or methods. There are some situations, though, when you probably need to act before you see something demonstrated on your own farm. Take...
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