Business
Local Young Stars Featured in commercial about Farming
If you farm, know a farmer or come from the life of living in town and trying to wrap your head around how farmers farm, well this might be the commercial that sums up the lifestyle. A commercial produced by Ever.Ag uses local talent to share what it's really like to farm. The video shares the struggles of farmers in a lighthearted way, you might need to watch it a couple of times for it to sink in if it's not something you live every day/The video shares what it's really like to be a farmer. The Niche Wine Room to Hold Grand Opening on Thursday Night
Here's a sneak peek at The Niche Wine Room! There will be a Grand Opening on Thursday, August 15 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. with a ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m.The Niche is located at 115 W. 4th Street, Vinton.There will be a wine sampling and tickets will be $15 for 15 samples. Wine will also be available for purchase by the glass or bottle. There will be charcuterie boards for purchase and some free appetizers. Iowa's Farmland Owners Are More Local Than Many Think
Farm and Rural Life Poll shows statistics and perspectives on rented farmlandIt’s no secret that much of Iowa’s farmland is rented, and non-operator farmland owners are often considered to be out-of-touch if they do not live on the land they rent. But data from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach shows that most landowners live fairly close to their land, and many have kin or friendship ties to their tenants.
Good things come in threes!
They say good things come in threes.They also say good things come to those who believe, better things come to those who are patient and the best things come to those who don’t give up.At Better Together, we know both of these statements are inherently true.Over the last two weeks, we have been blessed, not once, not twice, but three times. Our first blessing came when we were contacted about a matching funds opportunity up to $3,000. Carbon Intensity Calculator Can Help Farmers Determine Their CI Score
Study the factors that make up your score now, before new policy becomes effective Farmers who want to gain a better understanding of their Carbon Intensity Score can take advantage of a simple calculator developed by an economist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.The calculator relies on just five input numbers, according to Alejandro Plastina – corn acres, nitrogen use and corn yield with current farming practices, change in nitrogen use and change in yields under new farming practices.
Cover Crops are Part of Disaster Recovery
By Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike NaigOver the past few months, following the devasting storms and floods that have affected so many Iowans, I have traveled to communities, visiting farms, businesses and homes that have endured the worst of Mother Nature’s power. I had the opportunity to listen to farmers, business owners, community leaders and many others in the ag community who were directly impacted.
Vinton Monuments under New Ownership, same location
Vinton Monuments has been sold! In a statement to Vinton residents, Tom Boeckmann owner of Vinton Monuments, notified residents that his business has been sold to Breakenridge Memorials. Serving the Benton County area since 2016 Boeckmann had built the business with the greatest care and work ethic...and a bit of humor. He plans to continue to serve his remaining customers who have placed orders until their monuments have been placed.
Conservation Field Day to Be Held Aug. 8 in Cedar Rapids
Presentations will focus on conservation practices Iowa farmers have implementedCrop farmers and anyone involved with on-farm conservation practices will get an in-person demonstration of some of the latest conservation efforts happening in Iowa during a special field day Aug. 8 being held in Cedar Rapids.Agronomists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach are partnering with Cargill to hold a half-day event with Kirkwood Community College.
Drainage School Helps Make the Connection for Field Tile Industry
Sessions help farmers and custom tile installers polish their field drainage skillsAMES, Iowa - Field tile drainage is a critical component of Iowa agriculture - making fields more accessible and reducing the amount of surface runoff and waterlogging that would otherwise occur.Nearly one-third of Iowa farmland is currently tiled. But an ongoing challenge is replacing old tile systems and installing new tile where none exists.