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Crop/Livestock Integration In Practice: farms share their experiences

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

Biosecurity Guidance for Dairy Operations Is the Focus of July 25 Webinar

Dairy goat industry can learn about animal health and milk quality
Dairy goat industry can learn more about animal health, milk quality and antimicrobial stewardshipAMES, Iowa – A collaborative website between Iowa State University and the University of California-Davis has been created to educate dairy goat producers and veterinarians about the science behind producing high-quality goat milk.The Dairy Goat Extension and Education website provides modules and templates for health and reproductive records, with the goal of providing resources that will launch the American dairy goat industry forward in the areas of animal and udder health, milk quality and antimicrobial stewardship.
Naig Encourages Farmers to Utilize/Update State’s Free Hay and Straw Directory
Free, searchable online listing connects Iowa sellers with in-state and out-of-state buyers Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is encouraging Iowans to take advantage of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s free, searchable online directory for hay and straw. This resource aims to facilitate connections between Iowa farmers looking to sell hay or straw and potential buyers interested in purchasing these products.
Hours for Urbana, Atkins, Van Horne & Vinton Family Medical Clinics
Urbana Clinic will be open until 3pm on Friday, July 5thAtkins, Van Horne and Vinton Family Medical Clinics will have normal hours on July 5th.Wishing everyone a safe and joyful Independence Day!
How to nominate a 2025 Master Farmer
Do you know someone who deserves to be considered for the Iowa Master Farmer Award? Nominate them. Nominations for the 2025 Award are due September 13, 2024.Maybe it’s your parents, a sibling, your neighbors, a friend or a colleague. Perhaps its someone you’ve served with on a board, or someone you’ve long looked up to. Candidates may also nominate themselves.
Round up at your local Fareway to support Variety the Children’s Charity

2024 Iowa Women in Agriculture Conference August 1
“Strengthening Our Roots” is the theme of the annual Iowa Women in Agriculture Conference at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny on August 1.The conference will explore the challenges of agriculture’s evolving financial and environmental climate, including:* Commodity market scenarios and advice* Soil and water quality initiatives* Lender's outlook for 2024-25* Prospects for a new Farm Bill* Latest on land values, transition planning, and conservation* Role of women in this dynamic and growing ag industryThe Conference kicks off at 8:15 a.
Vinton Monuments to Close but monument cleaning to continue
Due to declining health, I will be closing Vinton Monuments on July 18, 2024. I will continue to serve my customers who have ordered, and the monument is not yet set. Phillip and Haley Close have taken over the cleaning part of the business and I hope you can extend to him the same courtesies given me. Phil uses industry standards for methods and solutions for cleaning monuments.