Small Farm & Beginning Farmer Webinars Offer Guidance & Insight to Entrepreneurs

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
February 20, 2024 11:53 am

Learn about small-farm topics related to crops, livestock and business managementAre you ready to cultivate your dreams and turn that small plot of land into a thriving and sustainable farm?Join Iowa State University Extension and Outreach for the Small Farm & Beginning Farmer series, designed exclusively for beginning farmers and small acreage owners.

Iowa Pork Producers Provide Generous Support to Local Food Pantries

IOWA PORK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION
February 14, 2024 2:24 pm

The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) maintains its commitment to fighting food insecurity by supporting local food pantries across the state with the Pork in the Pantry program.

Record $3.4 Million in Quarterly Biofuels Grants Will Expand E15 Availability

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
February 7, 2024 2:56 pm

Iowa's Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program Board approves 74 grants to fuel retailers in 38 countiesThe Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) Board approved 74 project applications totaling more than $3.

Naig Announces Availability of Online & In-Person Pesticide Application Testing

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
February 6, 2024 7:26 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 will once again offer in-person and online pesticide applicator testing options for commercial and private applicators this spring.

Application Deadline Extended for Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
February 6, 2024 11:22 am

Two-week extension will allow more Iowa dairies to complete application for cost-share grants that are aimed at increasing on-farm dairy processing and incorporating labor saving technology The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship announced today that the deadline to apply for Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grant Program has been extended by two weeks, from February 9 at 12:00 p.

Local Vinton McDonald's Celebrating Valentine's with Free Rose with Breakfast

MCDONALD'S
February 2, 2024 12:27 pm

What better way to start Valentine’s Day than with a free rose with breakfast?   The first 50 customers at participating McDonald's l

Join the 700 Iowa Businesses Fighting Trafficking

SECRETARY OF STATE
February 2, 2024 11:49 am

Will you join Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking (IBAT)? IBAT is an educational and recognition program for businesses to learn the signs and raise awareness of human trafficking.

Secretary Naig Welcomes Applications for Specialty Crop Block Grants

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
February 1, 2024 12:02 pm

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is now accepting applications for the 2024 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program through March 1, 2024.

Crop Production Estimates Available for 2024 Growing Season

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
January 30, 2024 4:09 pm

Farmers can estimate the cost of producing various crops in 2024 by using data published in the January edition of Ag Decision Maker.The article “Estimated Costs of Crop Production” includes average production costs for corn, corn silage, soybeans, alfalfa and pasture maintenance.

4th St. Diner Menu for February

4TH ST. DINER
January 29, 2024 3:36 pm