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Put a Fork in Permit to Farm at the AAI District Meetings
The current agricultural landscape presents both serious challenges to your business as well as new opportunities to be prosperous for many years to come. AAI's district meetings will give you the tools to address the latest industry challenges to your business by addressing these key questions:
- Anhydrous and arbitrary rulemaking at OSHA
- Is the Des Moines Water Works lawsuit over yet?
- How will permit to farm affect fertilizer applications?
AAI is
hosting 5 district meetings for our members to cover these topics and others.
You must RSVP for these all member district meetings. All meetings are FREE for our members and we are providing refreshments and lunch to attending members.
Reserve your seat(s) today -
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Richmond Presents Edge-of-field Practices and Nutrient Stewardship
On September 14 Growmark FS held its western region Pre-Harvest Agronomy Day in Ankeny, IA. Shawn Richmond, AAI Environmental Director, was invited to speak to the group on Nutrient Stewardship Beyond the 4R's. Richmond explained the importance of Ag Retailers, gave an overview of edge-of-field practices, and options on how they can get involved.
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Four Tournaments - Four Winning Teams
Berkely Agribusiness Risk Specialists:
Patrick McBride, David Heger, Ryan Hala, and Aaron Wych
August 4, 2016 - Copper Creek Golf Course
INTL FCStone: Jake Moline, Matt Zeller, Justin Huebner, and Craig Meyers
July 14, 2016 - Emerald Hills Golf Course
Dow AgroSciences:
Jay Pearson, Tim Elser, Jon Berends, and Adam Pearson
July 13, 2016 - Fox Ridge Golf Course
Browkaw Supply: Chase Kalous, Dan Duffy, Tim Vanderloop, and Kevin Bodensteiner
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2016 golf tournaments and to our sponsors. You can view all of our golf photos on our
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Slumping Fertilizer Majors Potash, Agrium to Merge if Regulators Approve
Canada's Agrium Inc and Potash Corp of Saskatchewan Inc agreed to merge to create the world's largest fertilizer company and navigate a severe industry slump, assuming the deal can first overcome close regulatory scrutiny.
Potash Corp shareholders will own 52 percent of the new company, with Agrium shareholders owning the rest if the deal closes in mid-2017 as the companies hope [...]
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Bayer and Monsanto to Create a Global Leader in Agriculture
Bayer and Monsanto announced on September 14, that they signed a definitive merger agreement under which Bayer will acquire Monsanto for USD 128 per share in an all-cash transaction.
Monsanto's Board of Directors, Bayer's Board of Management and Bayer's Supervisory Board have unanimously approved the agreement. Based on Monsanto's closing share price on May 9, 2016, the day before Bayer's first written proposal to Monsanto, the offer represents [...] read more.
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Iowa Farm Bureau, Corn Growers Association Offer Counties Water Lawsuit Funding
by: Radio Iowa
The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation and the Iowa Corn Growers Association have offered to underwrite the legal costs for the defense of the drainage districts targeted in the
Des Moines Water Works lawsuit
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Iowa Farm Bureau president Craig Hill tells Radio Iowa it is important to back farmers here and across the country [...] read more.
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Cover Crop Webinar Focuses on Soil Health, Nitrate Retention
As fall cover crops go into the ground, many farmers have questions about how to best manage cover crops and achieve benefits such as soil health and nitrate retention.
Mike Castellano will share his research
on how cover crops can best be managed to maximize benefits during the
Iowa Learning Farms
' monthly webinar on Wednesday, Sept. 21. The webinar is free, and all that is needed to participate is a computer with internet access. [...] read more.
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Gov. Brandstad Visits Lake Panorama to See Progress on Wetland Project
Three years ago, the Lake Panorama
Association (LPA) teamed up with the Lake Panorama Rural Improvement Zone to create a nutrient reducing wetland project. Now, that project is almost done.
Governor Terry Branstad says, "Regardless of where people live in Iowa, whether you live on a farm, or you live in a small community or you live in a larger city, you want to have quality water. And we're encouraged about the progress that's been made here." [...]
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Why You Should Consider an AgriBusiness Career
by: AgWired
People working in agribusiness pursue a wide range of different careers, from helping farmers in sub-Saharan Africa develop a sustainable business to managing cattle ranches in Virginia.
Top universities offering degrees in agribusiness include Cornell, Iowa State, University of Georgia and Michigan State University
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2016-2017
AAI Dues
(Begins Sept 1)
Thank You!
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Click on the title below to view our info page with sign up and/ or payment options.
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Upcoming Events
& Meeting
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INREC Board Meeting
10 AM
September 20
AAI Board Room
All Member District Meeting
September 22
District 3
Southwestern
Community College
Creston, IA
All Member District Meeting
September 23
District 2
Washington Fairgrounds
Washington, IA
All Member District Meeting
September 27
District 1
Heartland Agribition Center
Independence, IA
All Member District Meeting
District 4
September 28
Wild Rose Casino
Emmetsburg, IA
All Member District Meeting
All Districts
September 30
Monsanto Huxley Learning Center
Huxley, IA
Environment Committee Meeting
October 21
10 AM
AAI Board Room
AAI Services Board Meeting
10 AM
November 18
AAI Board Room
AAI Office Closure
In Observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday
November 24-25
AAI Executive Meeting
10 AM
December 6
AAI Board Room
AAI Board Meeting
10 AM
December 13
AAI Board Room
February 14 - 15, 2017
Iowa State Fairgrounds
Varied Industries Bldg.
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