August 25,  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
 
MEMBER ALERT:
AAI Hosting All Member Districts Meetings In Your Area

The current agricultural landscape presents both serious challenges to your business as well as new opportunities to be prosperous for many years to come. The  2016 AAI Member District Meetings will give you the tools to address the latest industry challenges to your business by addressing these key questions:
  • Anhydrous and arbitrary rule-making at OSHA
     
  • Is the Des Moines Water Works lawsuit over yet?
     
  • How will permit to farm affect fertilizer applications?
RSVP today to reserve your AAI member seat(s).  There is no cost for these regional meetings. Please RSVP by clicking the button below or by visiting agribiz.org/2016-district-meetings to help us plan for lunches and meeting materials.

These regional meetings will give you the tools to address the latest industry challenges to your business.

We ask that you fill out the online RSVP form at least one week prior to the meeting you wish to attend. If you have questions please contact the office 515-262-8323. 

For a full list of district locations and dates please click here.
Otter Creek Registration Closes September 5


AAI will be hosting our final golf tournament of the year at the Otter Creek Golf Course in Ankeny, Iowa. Registration is still open for the September 8 event, click here to register your team.

Otter Creek Golf Course, Sept 8, 2016 
REGISTER YOUR TEAM HERE!
IN THE NEWS
 
Senate Calls 'Unusual' Hearing on Dow-Dupont Merger

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee will hold hearings in late September on consolidation in the agriculture industry, including the proposed merger between DuPont and The Dow Chemical Co.

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, an Iowa Republican and chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee,  in a statement announced plans for a hearing. The committee does not have a formal say on whether a merger can be approved.

"The seed and chemical industries are critical to agriculture and the nation's economy and Iowans are concerned that the sudden consolidation in the industry could cause rising input costs in an already declining agriculture economy," he said. [...] read more. 

Related News: 
Grain Bin Rescue Demonstrations at Farm Progress Show

The Iowa Department of Public Health Occupational Health & Safety Surveillance Program is hosting the 2016 Farm Progress Show Health and Safety Tent Corner, on August 30 - September 1, to create a space for producers to interact with agricultural health and safety professionals. 

IDPH will feature grain bin rescue demonstrations at 9 am, 11am, 1pm, and 3pm on Tuesday and Wednesday of the show . The National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS) from Peosta Iowa is bringing their grain bin rescue trailer for the demonstrations. 

Additional information:  idph.iowa.gov/lpp/occupational-health.  Questions? Call 800-972-2026 or email  idph.ohss@idph.iowa.gov prior to the show. 

New Poll Shows Support for TPP
by: American Farm Bureau Federation
 
A new poll from Morning Consult shows most voters favor fair trade - something all candidates should keep in mind as a congressional vote on the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement comes closer to reality.

"Most Americans support free trade," American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said, "and most farmers do, too. Exports account for almost a quarter of American farm receipts, so opposing fair trade agreements like TPP doesn't make a lot of sense to rural America." [...] read more.

The New Face of Agriculture: Millenials

As younger people move into managing roles in agriculture and society, adjusting to changes in the workplace and the market can present a challenge. Jaye Hamby with FLM Plus says leaders should be prepared because Millennials will make up around 70 percent of the entire workforce in the not too distant future [...] read more.

MEETINGS & EVENTS
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Upcoming Events
& Meeting
Showcase Committee - 
Conference Call
Rescheduled

Labor Day
AAI Office Closure
September 5

AAI Executive Committee Meeting
September 2
12 PM
AAI Board Room

Thursday, September 8
Otter Creek, Ankeny
Tee Time 10 AM
Lunch on the Course

AAI/AAIS Joint Board Meeting
September 9
9AM
Huxley Learning Center
Huxley, IA

INREC Board Meeting
September 20
TBD

All Member District Meeting
September 22
District 3
Creston, IA

All Member District Meeting
September 23
District 2
Washington, IA

All Member District Meeting
September 27
District 1
Independence, IA

All Member District Meeting
District 4
September 28
Emmetsburg, IA

All Member District Meeting
All Districts
September 30
Huxley, IA

Environment Committee Meeting
October 21
10 AM
AAI Board Room
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