May 19 , 2016
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A five-minute summary of AAI, regulation, and industry activities for members of the largest state agribusiness association in the nation.
In This Issue
AAI IN ACTION
 
Robert F. Skinner Endowed Scholarship Recipient Announced 
Iowa State University of Science and Technology recently announced Rylee McDermott of Colesburg, IA was awarded the 2016 Robert F. Skinner Endowed Scholarship.

Robert Skinner was the Executive Director of the Iowa Grain and Feed Association from 1957 to 1988. His longstanding commitment to the industry is the basis for this scholarship being offered by the Agribusiness Association of Iowa Foundation. This scholarship is administered by the Iowa State University Foundation. 

McDermott graduates in 2017 with a Bachelors from ISU, double majoring in Global Resource Systems and Nutritional Sciences and currently participates in the International Association of Agriculture. McDermott is from Colesburg, IA and is planning on attending medical school to work internationally in areas of need. 
INREC Answers Water Quality Questions at Local Field Day in Waverly


Shawn Richmond, Environmental Technology Director at the Agribusiness Association of Iowa (AAI), spoke on Thursday, May 19, on behalf of the Iowa Nutrient Research and Education Council (INREC) at the Soil Health Partnership Field Day Open House in Waverly, IA. Richmond presented information on current environmental initiatives and answered questions from participants on water quality. Soil Health Partnership farmer  Mark Mueller hosted the open house at his field demonstration site  in Bremer County and attracted around 60 people. 

For more information on the  Soil Health Partnership please visit:  http://soilhealthpartnership.org/

SUMMER EDUCATION & TRAINING
visit www.agribiz.org for all learning opportunities  
>> FSMA Regional Seminar - June 16
>>CCA Summer Workshop - August 8
>>Grain Grading Workshop - TBD
IN THE NEWS
 
Why the WOTUS Case Matters

Imagine you are planning to plow a new field on the farm your family has owned for generations. Before you do, in swoops the federal government-the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) or the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-claiming your land meets the definition of "waters of the U.S.," requiring a federal permit before you plow your field.

Des Moines Water Works' Lawsuit Delayed

The trial to decide Des Moines Water Works' nutrient runoff lawsuit against several upstream agriculture drainage districts has been delayed until mid-2017.

The trial was originally scheduled for this August, but a district judge has pushed it back to June 26th of next year.

Read full article here>>>
Genetically Modified Crops Are Safe, Report Says
by: NBC News

Genetically modified crops on the market are not only safe, but appear to be good for people and the environment, experts determined in a report released Tuesday.

Read full article here>>>

Related Links:

ASTA Has Some Concerns About New GE Crop Study

With recent GE crop study results, do we still need mandatory GMO labeling?
Iowa Minute: Collaborating to Measure Conservation Progress
by: Iowa Farm Bureau 

Collaboration is the name of the game for Iowa's research-based strategy to improve water quality. Through the Iowa Nutrient Research and Education Council (or INREC) many collaborators come together to measure conservation progress.

Upcoming Events
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Showcase Committee Meeting
May 23
10 AM
AAI Board Room

June 16
9 AM
Stoney Creek Hotel

Nurse Tank Testing Workshop
June 21
8 AM 
Gilbert Fire Station

Environment Committee Meeting
June 24
10AM
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AAI Executive Committee Meeting
July 5
10 AM 
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Grain Committee Meeting
July 6
10 AM
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AAI Board Meeting
July 12
10 AM
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AAI Golf Event #1
Wednesday, July 13
Fox Ridge, Dike

AAI Golf Event #2
Thursday, July 14
Emerald Hills, Okoboji 

AAI Golf Event #3
Thursday, August 4
Copper Creek,
Pleasant Hill

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Workshop/ Field Day
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Field   Extension
Education Lab, Boone

AAI Golf Event #4
Thursday, September 8
Otter Creek, Ankeny



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