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NEWS BULLETIN
ISA News & Updates
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Inside This Issue:
- Sign Up Growers for the Iowa Seed Corn Cover Crops Initiative
- New Cover Crop Survey Data Challenges Assumptions
- Safe Handling of Treated Seed During Harvest
- ISA Golf Tournament Highlights
- Upcoming Iowa Seed Association Events
- Thank You to Our Sponsors!
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Sign Up Growers for the
Iowa Seed Corn Cover Crops Initiative
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The Iowa Seed Corn Cover Crop Initiative provides financial incentives for planting cover crops on seed corn production acres. Eight seed companies, representing the vast majority of seed corn production in Iowa, provide cost share, technical assistance, and outreach dedicated to seed corn growers. Financial incentives available to seed corn growers are $15 per acre for winter-hardy and $10 per acre for winterkill cover crops. An additional $5 per acre incentive is available for first-time cover crop users. Growers can access the sign-up form online at Iowa Seed Corn Cover Crops Initiative | Grower Resources (sustainableseedcorn.org).
The Iowa Seed Corn Cover Crops Initiative focuses on ways to help increase adoption of cover crops specifically within seed corn production. Seed corn provides earlier harvest and better timing opportunities for establishing cover crops in the late summer and early fall after harvest. Cost share applications for planting cover crops on seed corn acres are being accepted.
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New Cover Crop Survey Data
Challenges Assumptions
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A national survey finds incentive payments boost cover crops, while 9 in 10 farmers intend to stick with cover crops after payments end. These findings were among many conclusions drawn in a report, issued jointly by the USDA-NIFA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program, Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC), and the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA), based on insights from nearly 800 farmers in 49 states. For the full survey report and additional resources on cover crops, visit www.ctic.org/data/Cover_Crops_Research_and_Demonstration_Cover_Crop_Survey or www.sare.org/covercropsurvey.
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Safe Handling of Treated Seed During Harvest |
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As harvest begins across the country, the Iowa Seed Association reminds farmers and grain handlers to take the proper steps to ensure treated seed does not enter the grain supply. It’s always important to completely remove, and properly dispose of, all treated seed from containers and equipment used to handle harvested grain. Treated seeds offer an economical and sustainable way to boost food security by helping crops thrive, maximizing yield potential. Good stewardship means keeping them out of grain channels. For educational resources on treated seed stewardship, including videos, graphics, one-pagers, and FAQs, visit seed-treatment-guide.com/.
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ISA Golf Tournament Highlights |
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The Iowa Seed Association annual golf tournament was held June 22nd at Veenker Memorial Golf Course in Ames. Golfers heard from speakers Chad Hart, ISU Professor of Economics, and Erica Lydolph, project coordinator for the Seed Corn Cover Crops Initiative. Over 70 people attended the event. Cornelius Seed was the winning team after winning a putt off to settle a tie score with Bratney Co. Chad Greene won closest to the pin, Carter Morgan had the longest drive, and Tyler Sprain sunk the longest putt. Over $2000 was raised for ISA scholarships.
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Upcoming Iowa Seed Association Events |
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November 29, 2023
Iowa Seed Association Board Meeting
Des Moines, IA
February 12-13, 2024
Iowa Seed Association Annual Meeting
Altoona, IA
June 20, 2024
Iowa Seed Association Golf Tournament & Scholarship Fundraiser
Veenker Memorial Golf Course, Ames, IA
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Thank You to Our Sponsors! |
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Welcome to our newest sponsor, Accenture! |
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