New Farm Management Specialists Ready to Help Iowa's Farmers

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
June 19, 2024 7:45 pm

Joseph Lensing and Eric Weuve will work with farmers in northeast and north central Iowa, respectivelyTwo new field specialists have joined the  farm business management team  with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

iVinton announces upcoming move

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 19, 2024 7:44 pm

iVinton announced that it has acquired the USBank drive-up location and community building. The Vinton utility has purchased the property and will be renovating it to fit their needs.

Bobby's Grocery & BBQ seeking donations and investors

VINTON TODAY
June 13, 2024 2:02 pm

A longstanding grocery store in Dysart is turning to customers and neighbors for help so they can keep their doors open and continue feeding their community.

Iowa Swine Day To Be Held July 25 in Ames

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
June 10, 2024 11:47 am

Learn the latest in pork industry trends and technology at this annual eventPork producers and others involved with swine production can learn the most current information on emerging critical industry topics at  Iowa Swine Day, July 25 at the Iowa State Center in Ames.

Iowa Drainage School to Teach about Farmland Drainage Systems in August

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
June 5, 2024 11:57 am

Three-day program offers resources to understand and design subsurface drainage systemsAgricultural drainage is an important management tool for crop production in many areas of Iowa.

Receive Instant Pest Alerts Directly to Your Cell Phone

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
June 3, 2024 7:29 pm

Stay atop of pest issues with this text-based serviceCrop farmers and others involved with crop production can receive instant updates on the latest insect pest issues in Iowa.

4th St. Diner June Menu

4TH ST. DINER
May 23, 2024 11:47 am

Congress must stop misguided chaotic CA policies

IOWA PORK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION
May 22, 2024 12:26 pm

By Trish CookProp 12 is proving to be costly for not only Iowa pig farmers but California consumers too. I am glad to see the U.S. House Ag Committee taking steps in the farm bill to protect producers from a patchwork of state laws like this.

McDonald's makes donation to Ronald McDonald House in Iowa City

MCDONALD'S
May 21, 2024 5:06 pm

On Tuesday, May 21, local Soifer Family McDonald’s organization presented a $41,389 check to the Ronald McDonald House Charity at the Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois location in Iowa City.

Secretary Naig Announces Increased Cover Crop Cost-Share Incentives

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
May 7, 2024 11:39 am

Popular statewide cost-share program, now open for enrollment, helps build Iowa’s water quality momentum Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is offering increased cost-share incentives for cover crop planting through the state’s Water Quality Initiative (WQI).