The American Soybean Association (ASA) is encouraging Midwest soybean producers to participate in one of the10 Syngenta Learning Centers Demonstration Days scheduled this summer. NK® Brand Soybeans is sponsoring a special opportunity for growers to become members of the ASA, and the ASA and Syngenta are working together to provide the latest production information to growers.

"When growers participate at a Syngenta Learning Centers Demonstration Day, they will learn new techniques to boost their bottom line through integrated soybean and corn production on their own farm," said Rob Joslin, ASA Vice President and Chairman of ASA’s Membership & Corporate Relations Committee.

"Growers can also find out how to qualify for a complementary one-year ASA membership," Joslin added. "The people at Syngenta recognize the need for farmer involvement in a grassroots soybean policy organization such as the American Soybean Association. Most farmers do not realize checkoff funds can not be used for the many policy endeavors of the ASA."

"Just as ASA works for the best interest of growers in the public arena, we are working for their best interest in providing new levels of soybean yield," said Steve Knodle, NK Soybeans, Brand Manager, Syngenta Seeds, Inc. "Building an integrated soybean program that includes the right combination of early and in-season pest control options helps growers meet soybean demand and improve profit potential."

The Syngenta Learning Centers are designed to provide growers an opportunity to explore new technologies and learn about innovative approaches to boost profit potential. The program, now in its fifth year, showcases trials focused on integrated crop inputs under local farming conditions and practices.

To register for one of the 2008 Syngenta Learning Centers Demonstration Days, visit www.syngentalearningcenter.com.

• July 23-24, Bluffton, Ind. 
• July 29, Ina, Ill.
• July 31, McLean, Ill.
• Aug. 5-6, Marshall, Mo.
• Aug. 12-13, York, Neb. Aug. 13, Mt. Joy, Penn. 
• Aug. 19-20, Keystone, Iowa
• Aug. 21-22, Milford, Iowa
• Aug. 26-27, York, Neb. 
• Sept. 3-4, Arlington, Wis.

"We invite growers to engage our presenters and get hands-on in the plots," said Jim Elliott, AgriEdge®, Agronomic Solutions Manager, Syngenta Seeds, Inc. "Thousands of participants go through our sites each year. Last year, 92 percent of the participants told us they learned something significant enough to take home and incorporate into their own farming operation."