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Study shows biodiesel’s impact on human health

WEBWhen Bioheat® fuel made from 100% biodiesel is used in place of petroleum heating oil, the study found an 86% reduced cancer risk and 17,000 fewer lung …

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Regenerative Ag: A systems approach to soil health

WEBRegenerative ag and the systems approach to water and soil health isn’t a new concept, says April Hemmes, an ISA director from Hampton. “I don’t know any farmer who doesn’t want healthier soils,” Hemmes says. When her father and grandfather farmed the land in north central Iowa, pasture rotation and strategically planting alfalfa on

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The Benefits of Adding More Soyfoods to Your Meal Plan

WEBIntroducing soy into your diet. Linda Funk, U.S. Soyfoods Council executive director, offers these ideas as a way to incorporate soyfoods into your meal planning. …

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Biodiesel study shows benefits to human health

WEBThe numbers. According to the study, replacing diesel fuel with biodiesel in Washington, D.C. alone could reduce the symptoms of asthma (such as needing to use …

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Soil Health Interpretation Portal

WEBSoil Analysis. This free portal is funded by the Iowa Soybean Association with support from an Iowa NRCS Conservation and Innovation Grant. The background datasets are from …

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Determining Microbial Impacts of High Temperatures

WEBFor 45 days, soybeans in both soil types grew under optimal temperatures, 28°C or 82°F, and elevated temperatures, 38°C or 100°F. Elango and the team surface …

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Answering Questions about Cover Crop Benefits and Risks

WEBMulti-Year Cover Crop Project. Improved soil health, reduction in chemical and fertilizer needs, field workability and yield are all points of discussion with cover …

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Mental health resources available for farmers

WEBJacobs and Brown say there’s no shame in seeking counsel and support. “A farmer’s whole health is very important,” Jacobs says. “It’s not just physical health, but also emotional and mental well-being.”. Trained staff is available for help by calling Iowa Concern at 800-447-1985.

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Farmer-First Education, Training and Networking

WEBJanuary 4, 2024 | Kriss Nelson. Soil Regen LLC provided a farmer-first education, training and networking experience during their annual Big Soil Health Event held Dec. 11-13. …

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How does your soil score

WEBThese scores use 30-year average weather and underlying soil structure and texture to compute a score of how well each sample area is functioning compared to its …

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The Benefits of Land, Water Quality and Human Health

WEBHear from farmers, scientists and industry professionals who have made a career focusing on soil health at the Big Soil Health Event scheduled for Dec. 11-13 at …

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Big soil, big potential

WEBSoil Regen, LLC hosted its annual Big Soil Health Event earlier this month with a mission to provide farmer-first education, training and networking to increase soil …

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Big Soil Health Event and Trade Show

WEBSoil health, the practices that help achieve it and more are the subjects of the Big Soil Health Event and trade show scheduled for Dec. 5-6 at the Bien VenU …

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Building resilience in cropping systems

WEBGrasses and flowers native to the state are popping up in Iowa corn and soybean fields—and it’s intentional. A recent field day sponsored in part by the Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) showed how a team at Iowa State University is adding native grasses and flowers to traditional fields, which is reducing soil erosion, improving water …

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Resources highlighted during Mental Health Month

WEBThis May during Mental Health Month, the soy community will continue its proactive communications campaign to combat farm stress .

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Converting soil health test results into action

WEBConverting soil health test results into action. October 7, 2020. By Darcy Maulsby, ISA contributor. Healthy soil is essential to agriculture, but it can be tricky to adequately …

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Three days, three farmer-focused events

WEBJoe Wuebker, ISA conservation agronomist, is hosting “A Systems Approach to Farming Innovation: Updates and Opportunities” on from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 17 at the …

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Ending the stigma surrounding mental health for farmers

WEBDan Hanrahan, a farmer near Cumming, shares stories of mental health and his farm in his blog True Stories and Tall Tales.

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Scoring soil with Iowa Soybean Association

WEBThese scores use 30-year average weather and underlying soil texture information to compute a score of how well each sample area is functioning relative to its …

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