Local Financial Advisor Honored for Performance

VINTON TODAY
May 27, 2014 10:05 pm

Dean Studer, who has been an Edward Jones financial advisor in Vinton since 1992, attended the Edward Jones Managing Partner's Conference April 23 - 25 in San Antonio, Texas.

Dairy Iowa Meeting Set for June 4

PATTI UPMEYER, BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
May 27, 2014 10:05 am

Innovation-Technology-Economics: Dairy Farming for the Future is Theme Dairy farmers—mark your calendar! Dairy Iowa will convene a meeting in celebration of June Dairy Month on Wednesday, June 4, 2014, from 10 a.

Iowa Learning Farms to host cover crops field day

PATTI UPMEYER, BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
May 22, 2014 2:19 pm

Iowa Learning Farms, along with the Union Grove Lake Watershed Project and the Tama Soil and Water Conservation District, will host a “Cover Crops for Forage and Grazing” field day on Thursday, June 5, at the farm of Randy and Melissa Sienknecht in Gladbrook, Iowa from 10:30 a.

Iowa Certified Grazier Program Scheduled for Maquoketa

PATTI UPMEYER, BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
May 22, 2014 2:24 am

Experienced Iowa graziers and others looking to upgrade their forage management programs should join the Certified Grazier program.  This is the third year Certified Grazier classes will be held in Iowa.

4th St. Diner News & Menu for June

LINDA LOUGH, HACAP
May 20, 2014 10:21 am

Click to view Menu Evening Meals -Serving Time: 5:30-6:30 pm Site will close at 9:00 pm   Tuesday, June 3rd BBQ Chicken Breast, Parslied Potatoes, Corn, Applesauce, Cake, WW Bread, Margarine and Milk.

Graduating to the Next Stage

RANDY STEIN,FARM BUREAU FINANCIALSERVICE
May 15, 2014 2:44 pm

  Many new graduates are proudly accepting their diplomas this time of year. As they walk across the stage, they’re taking their first steps on the path toward independence.

Iowa Learning Farms to host cover crops field day in Tama County

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
May 15, 2014 12:22 pm

Iowa Learning Farms, along with the Union Grove Lake Watershed Group and the Tama Soil and Water Conservation District, will host a “Cover Crops for Forage and Grazing” field day on Thursday, June 5, at the farm of Randy Seinknecht in Gladbrook, Iowa from 10:30 a.

5th Annual Breakfast on the Farm

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
May 13, 2014 10:36 am

Join the Northeast Iowa Dairy Foundation for the 5th Annual Breakfast on the Farm Saturday, June 21, 2014 from 8:30 am-noon at Iowa’s Dairy Center, Calmar, Iowa.

Pasture Walk to Feature Millionaire Model Farms and Organic Dairy Budgets

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
May 13, 2014 10:36 am

ISU Extension & Outreach will host a pasture walk near Farley from 10-Noon on Tuesday, June 10th at the Eric and Amanda Gaul farm. Eric and Amanda rotationally graze 180 Holsteins and crossbreeds and will lead attendees on a walking tour of their pastureland with a focus on paved surface lanes and waterlines along the pasture.

Pasture Walk to Feature Pasture Management for Dairy

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
May 13, 2014 10:36 am

ISU Extension & Outreach will host a pasture walk near Garnavillo from 1-3 pm on Wednesday, August 27th at the Andy Schaefers’ dairy farm.