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4th St. Diner Christmas meal this Friday
This is a reminder that the 4th Street Diner Christmas Dinner is this Friday, December 19th. If you have not already made your reservation, there is no time like the present to do so. ...
Confinement Site Manure Applicator Workshops Scheduled for 2026
Confinement site manure applicators and anyone interested in learning about manure issues should plan to attend a two-hour workshop offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in January o...
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Local farmer speaks with Trump Administration as $12 Billion Aid Announced
On Monday, the Trump administration unveiled a $12 billion aid package to help farmers hit hard by tariffs, rising costs, low prices, and weak trade deals. The one-time "bridge payments" aim to provid... 2026 Crop Advantage Series Meetings to Be Held at 12 Locations in January
The 2026 Crop Advantage Series will take place at 12 locations across the state Jan. 6–29. Each meeting will feature tailored topics selected based on local growing conditions and challenges, pres... Commercial Manure Applicator Training Scheduled for Jan. 8
Commercial manure applicators can attend annual training to meet commercial manure applicator certification requirements on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the...
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Farmers Challenged by Persistent ‘Cost-Price Squeeze’ Dynamics
2025 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll results are now availableThe 2025 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll, conducted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Sociology, highlights ongoing economi...
Secretary Naig Welcomes Applications for Choose Iowa Value-Added Grants
Secretary Naig Welcomes Applications for Choose Iowa Value-Added GrantsGrants match up to $25,000 per project to expand the availability of Iowa grown, made, and raised foods, beverages, and...
Secretary Naig Opens Sign-Up Window for Iowa’s Crop Insurance Discount Program
Farmers who planted cover crops this fall can save $5 per acre on next year’s crop insurance premiumsIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the sign-up is now open for the Io...
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Farmers have 120 days to file indemnity claims after grain dealer bankruptcy
By Cami KoonsA Nebraska-based grain dealer with elevators in western Iowa has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship said farmers have 120 days to file...
Fareway and Iowa Farm Bureau “Meat the Need” with Donation to Iowa Food Banks
Fareway Stores, Inc. and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation announced Monday the donation of a truckload of protein to Iowa’s six Feeding America food banks as part of their annual Meat the Need partne...
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