January 9, 2013 12:04 pm
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"We’re privileged to honor those who contribute so much to the association and Iowa agriculture,” says ISA President Mark Jackson. “Their commitment to strengthening the industry, improving the environment and sharing the tremendous story of agriculture and what it means to our state will have a...
January 9, 2013 11:34 am
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When Michael Koenig initially walked into his Economics 334-Agricultural Entrepreneurship course in the fall of 2010 semester, at Iowa State University, starting a for-profit business was the farthest thing on his mind. He was taking the required course for his major, hoping to at least enjoy the...
January 9, 2013 11:02 am
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For decades,Stine Seed Company’s breeding program has been regarded as the most renowned private breeding program in the country, supplying genetics for approximately half of all the soybean acres planted in the Midwest.“Agriculture is in the strongest position it has been,” says Harry Stine,...
January 9, 2013 10:53 am
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Aphids, the tiny insects that have become a primary threat to Iowa soybeans in recent years, possess a unique ability to block the genetic defense response of soybeans and may open the door for other pests to do even more damage to crops, according to a recent study by researchers at Iowa State...
January 8, 2013 5:04 pm
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Over the last couple of years, I have used this column to share the story of incredible growth in soybean demand that has occurred in China during the past decade. Since 2002, total Chinese consumption of soybeans has increased 2 1⁄2 times so that today, China consumes nearly 30 percent of all the...
January 8, 2013 2:15 pm
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At this writing, Congress has returned to Washington with a full plate of legislation that many groups would like to see completed prior to the end of the year. The “Lame Duck” session has the opportunity to finish bills before the “fiscal cliff” kicks in on January 1. The Farm Bill is one piece of...
January 8, 2013 12:14 pm
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While delivering the last load of soybeans to the local elevator or processor marks the end of the production system, it’s just the beginning of the journey for the beans that Iowa farmers grow.“There is such a big world out there beyond the local grain elevator,” says Jim Stillman, a soybean...
January 8, 2013 12:05 pm
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The Iowa Soybean Association is proud to partner with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in providing valuable crop production information that benefits Iowa producers, including providing support for the 2013 Crop Advantage Series through checkoff dollars.Attend the Crop Advantage Series...
January 8, 2013 11:40 am
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I hope this finds you enjoying the spirit of the season with family and friends. As we all comment from time to time, life is short so make every minute count. What are your special traditions for the holiday season? What memories are you creating for your children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews...
January 8, 2013 11:37 am
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Iowa State University and the Iowa Soybean Association were members of a research team that received a national award for excellence in multistate research for its response to an emerging threat to the nation’s soybean growers. The Excellence in Multistate Research Award was given Nov. 11 in Denver...
