August 11,  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
 
AAI CEO Speaks to CCAs at Summer Workshop in Boone

The 2016 CCA Summer Workshop  was a combination of hands on demonstrations in field plots and classroom discussions. The workshop  was held on August 8 at the Iowa State University Field Extension and Education Lab (FEEL) in Boone, IA.

AAI CEO, Joel Brinkmeyer, spoke to the group in the afternoon. Brinkmeyer touched on a variety of subjects, including an update on the Des Moines Water Works lawsuit and how it affects agriculture/agribusiness. Other speakers included, Clare Lindahl, Conservation Districts of Iowa; Tim Recker, Land Improvement Contractors of Iowa & Iowa Producer; Tim Palmer, Iowa Learning Farms Farmer - Madison County. 
AAI is Guest Speaker During the Nutrient Issues Tour to Iowa Hosted by the IFB
Shawn Richmond, AAI Environmental Technology Director, explains CREP wetlands to the Nutrient Issues Tour at the LICA farm in Melbourne, IA. 

The Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) hosted a tour to Iowa on August 8-10. The tour included visiting demonstration farms, where traditional and non-traditional best management practices for reducing nutrient loss are being researched. Learning about unique partnerships that have pulled in additional funding for farmers.

Shawn Richmond, AAI Environmental Technology Director spoke to the group on CREP wetlands and permitting requirements, the Iowa Nutrient Research & Education Council (INREC) and the nutrient reduction strategy in Iowa. 
IN THE NEWS
 
Weeds Week Encourages Farmers to Make Long-Term Weed Management Plans
More than 150 farmers and agribusiness professionals took part in Weeds Week events around the state this summer. The 2016 Weeds Week, held July 18-22, was the second year Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has offered the event. The program held at five locations across the state included presentations by ISU Extension and Outreach specialists on weed identification [...] read more. 

EPA Announces Selection of New Deputy Regional Administrator

EPA is pleased to announce the selection of Edward H. Chu as the new Deputy Regional Administrator for EPA Region 7 in Lenexa, Kan. EPA Region 7 encompasses Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and nine tribal nations [...] read more.

Wright County Board Continues Prestage Foods Discussion
by: KIOW

The Wright County Board of Supervisors will meet this morning beginning at 9am to discuss two major topics, Prestage Foods and Urban Renewal. The meeting will start with Bryce Davis meeting with the board and presenting the Wright County Agribusiness Urban Renewal Area plan document. The board will review the document, but will not act on it [...] read more.
SUMMER EDUCATION & TRAINING
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August, 16 or 17
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AAI Services Board Meeting
August 23
10 AM
AAI Board Room

Grain Committee Meeting
August 24
10 AM
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AAI Executive Committee Meeting
August 30
10 AM
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Thursday, September 8
Otter Creek, Ankeny
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