Iowa's Farmland Owners Are More Local Than Many Think

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
August 14, 2024 2:08 pm

Farm and Rural Life Poll shows statistics and perspectives on rented farmlandIt’s no secret that much of Iowa’s farmland is rented, and non-operator farmland owners are often considered to be out-of-touch if they do not live on the land they rent.

Good things come in threes!

BETTER TOGETHER ANIMAL RESCUE, INC.
August 7, 2024 11:34 am

They say good things come in threes.They also say good things come to those who believe, better things come to those who are patient and the best things come to those who don’t give up.

Carbon Intensity Calculator Can Help Farmers Determine Their CI Score

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
August 6, 2024 1:49 pm

 Study the factors that make up your score now, before new policy becomes effective Farmers who want to gain a better understanding of their Carbon Intensity Score can take advantage of a simple calculator developed by an economist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

Cover Crops are Part of Disaster Recovery

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
August 1, 2024 11:54 am

By Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike NaigOver the past few months, following the devasting storms and floods that have affected so many Iowans, I have traveled to communities, visiting farms, businesses and homes that have endured the worst of Mother Nature’s power.

Vinton Monuments under New Ownership, same location

VINTON MONUMENTS
August 1, 2024 11:54 am

Vinton Monuments has been sold! In a statement to Vinton residents, Tom Boeckmann owner of Vinton Monuments, notified residents that his business has been sold to Breakenridge Memorials.

Conservation Field Day to Be Held Aug. 8 in Cedar Rapids

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
July 28, 2024 12:41 pm

Presentations will focus on conservation practices Iowa farmers have implementedCrop farmers and anyone involved with on-farm conservation practices will get an in-person demonstration of some of the latest conservation efforts happening in Iowa during a special field day Aug.

Drainage School Helps Make the Connection for Field Tile Industry

VINTON TODAY
July 25, 2024 11:50 am

Sessions help farmers and custom tile installers polish their field drainage skillsAMES, Iowa - Field tile drainage is a critical component of Iowa agriculture - making fields more accessible and reducing the amount of surface runoff and waterlogging that would otherwise occur.

4th St. Diner Menu for August

4TH ST. DINER
July 24, 2024 12:10 pm

Crop/Livestock Integration In Practice: farms share their experiences

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
July 21, 2024 3:21 pm

Farms across the Midwest are seeing the benefits of adopting even just the first four of the five soil health principles: armoring the soil, minimizing disturbance, increasing plant diversity, and keeping soil covered.

ISU research identifies possible point of entry for avian flu in cattle

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
July 19, 2024 8:41 am

By Brooklyn DraisryAs avian influenza is being detected in more and more dairy herds across the U.S., Iowa State University researchers have found a possible “why” connection to the virus being found in raw milk.