Northwest Iowa Biotech - Soybean Association to Host Webinar

Soybean Association to Host Webinar 07.13.09

Soybean Association invites NW Iowa farmers to join webinar about aphids

URBANDALE, Iowa— Northwest Iowa farmers are invited to participate in a webinar presentation on Tuesday, July 28, addressing the current situation regarding soybean aphids in Iowa. The one-hour session, which will begin at 10 a.m., will be led by Iowa State University Soybean Extension Agronomist Palle Pedersen. It is sponsored by the Iowa Soybean Association and participation is free."At this time of year, it's important for producers to be diligent regarding the potential threat that aphids pose,” says David Wright, ISA's director of contract research. “This presentation by Palle will provide viewers with valuable and timely advice to minimize yield loss."Registration is limited. Interested growers can receive an e-mail containing the registration link by sending a request to LeAnn Strother at lstrother@iasoybeans.com.Anyone who does not have access to the internet but would like to view the webinar can do so at the Western Iowa Tech Community College Conference Center, 200 Victory Drive, in Cherokee. For more information, please contact Jen Barglof at the Iowa Soybean Association, 515-669-9167 or jbarglof@iasoybeans.com To learn more about ISA, visit its Web site at www.iasoybeans.com.