Business
Double Up Food Bucks Benefits Snap Recipients at Local Fareway
The Iowa Healthiest State Initiative’s Double Up Food Bucks program has expanded its partnership with Fareway by adding eleven stores in communities across Iowa as participating locations. The eleven new sites include two locations in Cedar Rapids, as well as Clinton, Council Bluffs, Fort Madison, Hampton, Muscatine, Newton, Red Oak, Toledo, and Vinton. National Forage Week Is June 16 - 22
With the first hay crop harvested, summertime for forage growers is in full swing. In addition to being the primary feed source for ruminants, forages bring many values to farms and surrounding communities.To celebrate the many benefits of the forage industry, the American Forage and Grassland Council will host the 10th annual National Forage Week June 16-22. New Farm Management Specialists Ready to Help Iowa's Farmers
Joseph Lensing and Eric Weuve will work with farmers in northeast and north central Iowa, respectivelyTwo new field specialists have joined the farm business management team with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.Joseph Lensing and Eric Weuve both joined in May. Lensing will serve a 12-county region in northeast Iowa and Weuve will serve 12 counties in north central Iowa.
iVinton announces upcoming move
iVinton announced that it has acquired the USBank drive-up location and community building. The Vinton utility has purchased the property and will be renovating it to fit their needs. US Bank will be maintaining an ATM machine in the lane closest to the community building. The new iVinton location will be at 109 West 5th St. in Vinton just around the corner from their current location.
Bobby’s Grocery & BBQ seeking donations and investors
A longstanding grocery store in Dysart is turning to customers and neighbors for help so they can keep their doors open and continue feeding their community. Bobby's Grocery and BBQ , formerly known as Terry's, is facing a series of challenges, including financial hardship due to the economy, increased operating costs, and various infrastructure challenges.
Iowa Swine Day To Be Held July 25 in Ames
Learn the latest in pork industry trends and technology at this annual eventPork producers and others involved with swine production can learn the most current information on emerging critical industry topics at Iowa Swine Day, July 25 at the Iowa State Center in Ames. Sessions will be presented by renowned speakers from the U.S. and around the world.
Iowa Drainage School to Teach about Farmland Drainage Systems in August
Three-day program offers resources to understand and design subsurface drainage systemsAgricultural drainage is an important management tool for crop production in many areas of Iowa. The design, installation and maintenance of drainage systems is the focus of the Iowa Drainage School to be held Aug. 20 to 22 at the Borlaug Learning Center on Iowa State University’s Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm, near Nashua. Receive Instant Pest Alerts Directly to Your Cell Phone
Stay atop of pest issues with this text-based serviceCrop farmers and others involved with crop production can receive instant updates on the latest insect pest issues in Iowa.The Iowa Pest Alert Network provides short, timely updates via text messaging to farmers and crop consultants, agronomists and extension who advise farmers. This free, user-friendly service provides timely scouting information about pests in your area.