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Secretary Naig Announces Availability of Crop Insurance Discount Program
Farmers and landowners who plant fall cover crops can earn $5 per acre discount on spring crop insurance premiumsIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will once again offer its Crop Insurance Discount Program for acres that are planted with cover crops. Farmers and landowners who plant cover crops this fall will have the opportunity to apply for a $5 per acre discount on their spring crop insurance premiums.
Safety First: Considerations for Early Fall Manure Removal
As fall approaches, many farmers are evaluating the timing of their manure application. Ideally, ammonium-rich manures are applied when temperatures are cooler (50 degrees Fahrenheit and cooling) to increase the probability that applied nitrogen will still be in the upper soil profile next year when crops are growing.However, sometimes that’s not possible, and applications earlier in the fall may be necessary, according to Daniel Andersen, professor and extension agricultural engineering specialist at Iowa State University.
Naig Announces Availability of Online and In person pesticide applicator testing
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship offers testing to help ensure the safe, accurate, and effective application of crop protection products Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is again offering in-person and online pesticide applicator testing options for commercial and private applicators this fall.
Ernst Names Tootsie’s Ice Cream & More the Small Business of the Week
Throughout this Congress, Ranking Member Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa’s 99 counties. U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Tootsie’s Ice Cream & More of Benton County. Throughout this Congress, Ranking Member Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa’s 99 counties.
Mystical Moments and More opens in Vinton
Saturday morning Boomfest events were put on hold for just a few minutes to welcome a new business to town. Vinton Unlimited held a ribbon cutting at Mystical Moments and More which opened in downtown Vinton. The business is located at 423 1st Ave. in Vinton. The business was opened by Angie Climer, and will operate with the assistance of family and friends.
Fareway Kicks Off the Fourth Annual Iowa Wave Shirt Round Up
Fareway Stores, Inc. is partnering with The Iowa Wave Shirt to conduct the fourth annual Round Up at the register from August 26 – September 7 at all Iowa store locations, the two weeks ahead of the Iowa vs. Iowa State football game.Customers will have the opportunity to round up to the next dollar or provide an additional donation on their grocery bill to help fund The Iowa Wave Shirt’s mission. Grain Indemnity Fund Assessment to Continue for Additional Year
The Grain Indemnity Fund serves as a low-cost insurance policy for Iowa farmersThe assessment on grain sold to or deposited at Iowa-licensed grain dealers and warehouses as part of the Iowa Grain Depositors and Sellers Indemnity Fund (Grain Indemnity Fund) will continue for an additional year. Barring any further claims made against the fund, the assessment is anticipated to cease on August 31, 2025, in accordance with Iowa law.
Meat Goat Cohort Will Provide Learning Opportunities for IA and WI Producers
Multi-session program will include Zoom and in-person field tripsMeat goat producers in Iowa and Wisconsin can improve their knowledge of the industry by attending Meat Goat Cohort 25, which will launch in October.This multi-session program is intended to increase producer knowledge of how to analyze production systems and implement strategies that improve efficiency and productivity, while providing a supportive environment for networking and collaboration. Hinson makes stop in Atkins
Congresswoman Ashley Hinson made a stop at the Textile TapHaus in Atkins as part of her 99 County Tour. She stopped by to visit the taproom, try their brews, and discuss ways to keep our rural main streets vibrant.Hinson said, “I’ll always raise a glass to our small business community!”
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