Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is hosting its annual Crop Advantage Conference on January 24 at the Hawkeye Community College (Tama Hall), 1501 E.

  Click to view January Calendar with Menu Evening Meals -Serving Time: 5:30-6:30 pm Site will close at 9:00 pm   Tuesday, January 15th Lasagna, Garlic Bread, Green Beans, Fruited Jello, Cereal Bar and Milk.

  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.

Urbana-based Clickstop continues its growth trend with new additions to front line and operations-focused staff, as well as the promotions of three current employees.

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.