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Extension plans conference for manure management issues, Aug. 25
Profitability in cattle feeding depends on more than just cattle prices and performance. More than ever, manure value, market flexibility and management impact net returns to the operation. Beef produ...
Deadline nears for Iowa Beef Center Short Course
If you've been thinking about registering for Iowa Beef Center's Beef Feedlot Short Course, it's time to act. More than two-thirds of the 30 available spots are filled, leaving just 10 ...
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It's the time of year that most parents are excited about and children are dreading! You've seen the countdowns from the school and the parents who are anxiously awaiting the return of a rou...
Online shopping: Local store offers variety of clothing, other items
For many years, customers have been able to see what items are available at Cameron's Clothing and Henkle Creek Mercantile via photos that Karilea Ries and her staff post on Facebook, and then contact... 4th St. Diner Menu for August
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Vinton Lions inducted officers and new members for the 2017-18 club year at their July 12 meeting at Pizza Ranch
With 46,000 clubs and 1.4 million members, Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service organization. Their mission is to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs and enco...
Pasture Walk Focuses on Improving Grazing Efficiency
By Patti Upmeyer
"It's all about getting more animal feed from every acre of pasture," said Neal Siela of Vinton. Siela is developing a managed grazing system including a well with ...
Pasture Walk Focuses on Landlord Relations and Pasture Improvements
"Our neighbor watched what we did to improve our pasture, and was so impressed she wanted her's tolook the same," said Scott Whitney of Maquoketa. Whitney installed a managed grazing s...
Extension announces beef feedyard assessment field days
Vinton, Iowa -- Beef producers in eastern Iowa are invited to learn about the process of completing the BQA Feedyard Assessment at one of three field days offered through Iowa State University Extensi...
Davis completes Certified Bank Club Director program
Heritage Clubs International, llc (HCI) is pleased to announce that Melanie Davis ofFarmers Savings Bank & Trust (Vinton, IA) has completed the Certified Bank Club Director (CBCD)professional ...