July 3, 2024

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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.

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AAI IN ACTION

 

Have A Safe Fourth Of July!

Note: The AAI Main Office will be closed for the Holiday on July 4.

AAI Board of Directors Nominations Open

The Agribusiness Association of Iowa (AAI) is currently seeking nominations for our upcoming Board of Directors election. AAI’s Board of Directors serve a vital role in shaping the policy of the association on behalf of the membership. Elected directors serve a term of three years, and are eligible to serve three consecutive terms. All AAI members are eligible for nomination.


Nominations due by July 24.


Terms are effective October 1, 2024, and new board members will be invited to attend the September 12 Board meeting. Official AAI election ballots will be mailed out to voting members after nominations are finalized. 


Open Board Positions (six total seats):


District Director (3 open districts) — Director should take special interest in representing the AAI members in their district (see map on page 3 of attached document), as well as the general AAI membership.  


Agronomy Director — Director should take special interest in representing the agronomy industry as well as the general AAI membership. The Agronomy Director also participates on AAI’s Agronomy Committee which meets as needed depending on issues facing the industry.  


Animal Industry Director — Director should take special interest in representing the animal industry as well as the general AAI membership. The Animal Industry Director also participates on AAI’s Animal Industry Committee which meets as needed depending on issues facing the industry.  


At-Large Director — Director represents general AAI membership.  


Click Here to Download Nomination Form

One Week Left To Register

Nurse Tank Testing Workshops | JULY 16 & 17

Location:

CNH Industrial Ag Information Center

23942 590th Ave

Nevada, Iowa 50201


Registration Fees:

AAI Member - $195 | Non-Member - $240

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FIRST TOURNAMENT IN THREE WEEKS - REGISTER NOW!

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July 25 - AAI Tournament

Emerald Hills Golf Course - Okoboji

 

August 15 - AAI Tournament

Amana Colonies Golf Course - Amana

 

August 22 - AAI Tournament

Coldwater Golf Links - Ames

 

September 11 - AAI Chairman's Foundation Tournament

The Preserve on Rathbun Lake - Moravia

Grain Elevator Operation Management & Bulk Material Handling Short Course | AUGUST 5-9

Location:

ISU Kent Feed Mill and Grain Science Complex

1873 State Ave.

Ames, Iowa 50014


Registration Fees:

AAI Member - $1050 | Non-Member - $1200

CLICK TO REGISTER

Grain Grading Workshops | August 20 & 21

Location:

Little Sioux Events Center

201 Linden St.

Cherokee, Iowa 51012


Grain Grading Workshop sessions begin at 8:30 AM and ends at 3:30 PM. Lunch is provided.


Member Registration - $130

Non-Member Registration - $155

CLICK TO REGISTER

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

IOWA CCA SUMMER WORKSHOP

August 13 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

ISU Extension Field Education Lab (FEEL)

1928 240th St, Boone, Iowa (West of Ames off HWY 30)

Click Here to Register!

ASSOCIATION CALENDAR

July 16 & 17

Nurse Tank Testing Workshop

8:00 AM | CNH Industrial Ag Information Center, Nevada


July 25

AAI Golf Outing - Okoboji

Emerald Hills Golf Club


August 5-9

Advanced Grain Operations Short Course

Iowa State University Kent Feed Mill & Grain Science Complex, Ames


August 13

Iowa CCA Summer Workshop

ISU Extension Field Education Lab (FEEL), Boone


August 15

AAI Golf Outing - Amana

Amana Colonies Golf Club


August 20 & 21

AAI Grain Grading Workshops

Little Sioux Event Center, Cherokee


August 22

AAI Golf Outing - Ames

Coldwater Golf Links


September 11

AAI Foundation Golf Outing - Moravia

AAI CHAIRMAN'S GOLF TOURNAMENT

The Preserve On Rathbun Lake

AROUND THE INDUSTRY

Deadline for Next Certified Crop Adviser Testing Window - July 15

The exam is offered four times per year, and it can be taken at any scheduled time in a two-week window. The deadline for registration of the next testing period of 2024 is July 15. The exam can be scheduled to be taken any time between July 24 and August 5. The registration can be completed on the national CCA website:

https://www.certifiedcropadviser.org/exams

 

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