How can cover crops, strip-tillage, tile drainage systems, small grains and woodchip bioreactors benefit the soil and enhance production in corn and soybean systems? Come find out at Practical Farmers of Iowa’s 2013 annual conference, “Soil and Soul,” taking place Jan.

For the fifth consecutive year, USDA is offering financial assistance to Iowa’s organic farmers to install conservation practices   Iowa’s organic producers, and those who are transitioning to organic production, once again have an opportunity in 2013 to receive technical and financial assistance through USDA’s Organic Initiative – a program which has provided nearly $7 million the past four years to Iowa agricultural producers.

Robert Ritscher received the Benton County Farm Bureau recognition award at the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) annual meeting in Des Moines Dec.

The production of crossbred calves yields advantages in both heterosis and the blending of desirable traits from two or more breeds. However, the largest economic benefit of crossbreeding to commercial producers comes from having crossbred cows for multiple reasons.

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We always welcome guests for the Holidays.   Our Christmas Meal will be served at 11:00amand 1:00pm.   We request all residents who will be dining at Windsor Manor on Christmas Day to please make a reservation for yourself and also for family/friends that may be joining you.

4th Street Diner  HACAP North Benton Center  202 East Fourth St  Vinton, IA 52349  319-472-4761    Serving Buffet from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Click to view menu Evening Meals -Serving Time: 5:30-6:30 pm   Tuesday, December 4th Ham & Beans, Cornbread, Coleslaw, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie and Milk.

New Vinton Unlimited Board of Directors Wanted!  Well, not the entire Board, but we do have 3 positions opening on the VU Board of Directors and we'd like your help filling these positions! If you're looking to get involved in the community in a unique and exciting way, please consider running to be part of the VU Board.

Join Clingman Pharmacy online at their newly designed website.  The website it located at www.clingmanpharmacy.com. While there, you can submit a request to refill your prescription any time, day or night! We also have information about our many specialty services including therapeutic footwear and easy dose prescription packaging.