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Celebrating Small Business Month: The Heartbeat of Iowa
The heart of Iowa beats in our small businesses. These entrepreneurs create jobs, solve problems, and build community. Today and every day, I'm inspired by the dedication and resilience of Iowa's small business owners who keep our state moving forward. Your early mornings, late nights, and unwavering commitment don't go unnoticed. Thank you for investing in Iowa's future.
I-29 Moo U Presents a New Webinar Series Focusing on the Beef-on-Dairy Industry
The I-29 Moo University is extending its service to the beef-on-dairy industry by moving beyond a single annual Dairy Beef Short Course to now offering the Beef-on-Dairy Dialogue webinar series. The webinars will focus on current topics and new research supporting calf growers and feedlot operators.“With the growing dairy numbers along the I-29 corridor, beef-on-dairy feeders are an important part of most dairy’s financial statements,” said Fred M.
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Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Bloomsbury Farm
Throughout this Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa’s 99 counties. U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Bloomsbury Farm of Benton County. Throughout the 119th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa’s 99 counties.
Casey's in Vinton & Urbana among Projects to Expand Drivers’ Access to E15
Two Casey's stations in Urbana and Vinton were awarded grants. In Urbana the amount granted was $5,200.00
and the Casey's on C Ave. in Vinton, $4,993.00.Iowa gas stations in 38 counties to receive cost-share grants through the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) Board recently approved an additional 95 applications from Iowa gas stations to support new and expanded ethanol infrastructure projects.
Sorghum Forage: A Resilient Option with Smart Management
A new resource provides insight on managing prussic acid toxicity in sorghumIowa State University Extension and Outreach has published a new resource for livestock producers, “Management Strategies of Prussic Acid Toxicity in Sorghum.” Sorghum is a fast-growing and reliable forage crop for livestock.“As weather extremes challenge consistent forage production, sorghum offers livestock producers a reliable, high-yielding alternative — especially during drought or delayed planting,” said Shelby Gruss, assistant professor and extension forage specialist at Iowa State University.
Stateline Dairy & Ag Outlook Seminar June 17: Understanding a Changing Industry
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s annual Stateline Dairy and Ag Outlook Seminar will be held on Tuesday, June 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.at Empty Nest Winery, 1352 Apple Road, Waukon. The seminar aims to assist ag lenders and farm financial advisers in helping farmers manage risk and understand market outlooks."Price risk management continues to be a major variable for profitability in many commodity enterprises,” said Jennifer Bentley, dairy field specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach.
Drone Workshop Offers Farmers Education on Safety, Resources - Test Preparation
The use of drones in agriculture continues to be a popular conversation among farmers across the Midwest, and for good reason. Drone usage can help with capturing arial imagery during planting season, weed and crop scouting, spraying crops, locating cattle, documenting storm damage and much more, making them a reliable tool for identifying problems quickly and efficiently.
Clickstop Named a 2025 Top Workplaces USA Winner
Clickstop is proud to announce it has been named a winner
of the 2025 Top Workplaces USA award by Energage, a purpose-driven organization that
recognizes companies that prioritize workplace culture and employee engagement. This
national award is based entirely on employee feedback gathered through Energage’s
survey, which assesses workplace culture, alignment, and engagement.
Michael & Dowd, 89 Year Run Comes to a Close
In 1936 a young lady took on the challenge of starting a business in downtown Vinton. If not the first, she was among the first women to open and operate a business on her own. With a baby in tow the young woman named Deloris opened a store in downtown Vinton. The son, Ron learned well from his mother, but more about that later.Deloris moved the business in 1943 to what used to be the Wirth Jewelry store which was located at 107 West 4th St.
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