Secretary Naig Announces Availability of Crop Insurance Discount Program

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
September 11, 2024 11:48 am

Farmers and landowners who plant fall cover crops can earn $5 per acre discount on spring crop insurance premiumsIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will once again offer its Crop Insurance Discount Program for acres that are planted with cover crops.

Safety First: Considerations for Early Fall Manure Removal

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
September 10, 2024 7:41 pm

As fall approaches, many farmers are evaluating the timing of their manure application. Ideally, ammonium-rich manures are applied when temperatures are cooler (50 degrees Fahrenheit and cooling) to increase the probability that applied nitrogen will still be in the upper soil profile next year when crops are growing.

Naig Announces Availability of Online and In person pesticide applicator testing

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
September 5, 2024 8:41 pm

Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship offers testing to  help ensure the safe, accurate, and effective application of crop protection products  Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is again offering in-person and online pesticide applicator testing options for commercial and private applicators this fall.

Ernst Names Tootsie's Ice Cream & More the Small Business of the Week

U.S. SENATOR JONI ERNST
September 5, 2024 11:27 am

Throughout this Congress, Ranking Member Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa’s 99 counties.    U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the  Week:  Tootsie’s Ice Cream & More of Benton County.

Mystical Moments and More opens in Vinton

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 28, 2024 12:04 pm

Saturday morning Boomfest events were put on hold for just a few minutes to welcome a new business to town. Vinton Unlimited held a ribbon cutting at Mystical Moments and More which opened in downtown Vinton.

Fareway Kicks Off the Fourth Annual Iowa Wave Shirt Round Up

FAREWAY STORES
August 27, 2024 11:46 am

Fareway Stores, Inc. is partnering with  The Iowa Wave Shirt  to conduct the fourth annual Round Up at the register from August 26 — September 7 at all Iowa store locations, the two weeks ahead of the Iowa vs.

Grain Indemnity Fund Assessment to Continue for Additional Year

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
August 27, 2024 11:46 am

The Grain Indemnity Fund serves as a low-cost insurance policy for Iowa farmersThe assessment on grain sold to or deposited at Iowa-licensed grain dealers and warehouses as part of the Iowa Grain Depositors and Sellers Indemnity Fund (Grain Indemnity Fund) will continue for an additional year.

4th St. Diner September Menu

4TH ST. DINER
August 25, 2024 10:42 pm

Meat Goat Cohort Will Provide Learning Opportunities for IA and WI Producers

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
August 22, 2024 8:31 pm

Multi-session program will include Zoom and in-person field tripsMeat goat producers in Iowa and Wisconsin can improve their knowledge of the industry by attending Meat Goat Cohort 25, which will launch in October.

Hinson makes stop in Atkins

CONGRESSWOMAN ASHLEY HINSON
August 22, 2024 8:31 pm

Congresswoman Ashley Hinson made a stop at the Textile TapHaus in Atkins as part of her 99 County Tour.  She stopped by to visit the taproom, try their brews, and discuss ways to keep our rural main streets vibrant.