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Will the US Senate Vote for a Voluntary GMO Labeling Law?
AAI signed on to support to efforts to provide a voluntary, national labeling solution. This legislation, proposed by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Roberts and Ranking Member Stabenow, is in favor of a workable national standard that provides an efficient mechanism for consumers who wish to know more about food products, including the biotech content of food.
In a letter to the US Senate, by state and national agriculture groups, it states, "We strongly support the Roberts-Stabenow biotech labeling agreement, which builds on the Biotechnology Labeling Solutions Act, that was approved by the Senate Agriculture Committee 14 - 6 on March 1st."
The Senate voted 65 to 32 to end debate and advance a GMO bill that will pre-empt Vermont's Act 120, a state statute that went into effect on July 1.
The bill, S.764, is expected to be fast-tracked through Congress before lawmakers recess July 15. A final vote is expected by Friday. If the federal law is enacted, the pre-emption will go into effect immediately and Vermont's mandatory labeling statute will be rendered moot.
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A special invitation is extended to all attendees of our
2016 Ag Industry & Crop Management Conference
on February 9, 2016 in Des Moines, IA. This mid-year event is a part of the $200 registration that was paid in February. All other attendees will be charged $50.
See full agenda here.
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Grain Grading Workshop Registration Now Open
Every August AAI
offers two (2) one-day hands-on workshops
featuring the latest information on grain quality. This event is li
mited to 30 registered students in each class.
Students will need to bring a notebook to class.
Please indicate your date preference while registering. Students will be assigned on a first come, first-serve basis. AAI will attempt to schedule according to your preference. When this is not possible, you will be called. Your confirmation letter will specify your class date.
Sorry, no walk-in students can be accepted. Registration deadline is August 9, 2016.
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4 Ways to Tee it up with AAI
2016 Golf Tournament Dates
Our first two kick-off events are right around the corner! We would love to see you there. Click our link below to register a foursome or yourself for our four person scramble golf tournaments. All singles will be placed with an assigned team.
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Conservation Groups Stoke Interest in Farm Nutrient Management
by: Iowa Farmer Today
As the Iowa Water Quality Initiative enters its fourth year, federal and state cost-share land conservation and nutrient reduction programs are expanding their scope, and more Iowa farms are managing for nutrient loss and erosion.
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Prestage Farms Picks Wright County
by: Agriculture.com
The plant will be a $43 million boost to the payroll in Wright County, and will have economic benefits to the surrounding counties as well. More than 900 new full-time jobs will be created with the lowest paid workers beginning at more than $37,000 per year plus full benefits. Average wages at the plant are expected to be more than $47,000.
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SUMMER EDUCATION & TRAINING
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Click the class title below to view our class info page with sign up and payment options.
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Upcoming Events
& Meeting
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AAI Board Meeting
July 12
AAI Golf Event #1
Wednesday, July 13
Fox Ridge,
Dike
Lunch 11 AM
Tee Time Noon
AAI Golf Event #2
Thursday, July 14
Emerald Hills, Okiboji
Lunch 11 AM
Tee Time Noon
AAI Golf Event #3
Copper Creek,
Pleasant Hill
Tee Time 10 AM
Lunch on the Course
Monday, August 8
Field
Extension
Education Lab, Boone
August, 16 or 17
Ziegler CAT Facility, Altoona
Grain Committee Meeting
August 24
AAI Golf Event #4
Thursday, September 8
Otter Creek, Ankeny
Tee Time 10 AM
Lunch on the Course
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