Agriculture

Field day promotes 'culture of conservation'

Published by admin on Wed, 09/28/2022 - 8:58am

   “The goal is to create a culture of conservation.”

   With that, Liz Ripley kicked off an Iowa Learning Farms (ILF) cover crop and water quality field day Sept. 21 at the Central Park Pavilion near Center Junction.

   The event, which drew about 40 area farmers and landowners, focused on best conservation management practices, particularly no-tilling and establishing cover crops to reduce soil erosion and nutrient runoff, while improving soil and water quality.

Trumm is hired as youth coordinator

Published by admin on Wed, 09/28/2022 - 8:57am

   Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach of Jones County hired a new county youth coordinator, Rebecca Trumm, Sept. 12.

   “Rebecca brings valuable knowledge to ISU Extension and Outreach Jones County through educational youth programming, personal experience in 4-H and FFA, and understanding of the agriculture industry, said Alex Monaghan, county director.

4-H NEWS

Published by admin on Wed, 09/28/2022 - 8:55am

Prairie Hill

   The September meeting of Prairie Hill 4-H Club was called to order at 6:17 p.m. at the Youth Development Center in Monticello by Taylor Gassman, President, on Sept. 19, 2022. The pledge to the American Flag was led by Roth Schnoor.

   Roll call of “What is your favorite season?” was answered by 29 members.  Minutes from the August meeting were read by Secretary Lauren Koehler. A motion to approve the Secretary’s Report was made by Harper Russell and seconded by John Leytem.  Motion carried.

Naig visits Lubben farm

Published by admin on Wed, 09/21/2022 - 9:27am

   Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig paid a visit to Dave Lubben of Lubben Oak Farms in Monticello Sept. 15.

   “I’m here to brag about you,” Naig quipped, referring to the recent Conservation Farmer of the Year awards Lubben recently received from the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation and the Jones Soil and Water Conservation District.

   Naig and Lubben talked about the farm, about drought conditions in various parts of the state, and other topics, before they joined several others in a tour of the farm to look at Lubben’s conservation practices.

Century Farms

Published by admin on Wed, 09/21/2022 - 9:25am

Safety Week webinars are set

Published by admin on Wed, 09/21/2022 - 9:24am

   Consistently ranked as the most dangerous industry in America, farmers and those involved with the agricultural sector are reminded of the many ways they can practice farm safety.

   National Farm Safety and Health Week is Sept. 18-24, with educational opportunities planned for people of all ages, including weekday webinars hosted by farm safety experts.

   Fall harvest time is one of the busiest and most dangerous seasons of the year for the agriculture industry, which is why the third week of September is recognized as National Farm Safety and Health Week.

Order beef, and win prizes through JCBP program

Published by admin on Wed, 09/14/2022 - 8:48am

   The Jones County Beef Producers are kicking off their Beef Passport Program on Sept. 14.

   The Beef Passport Program is a function of the Jones County Beef Producers (JCBP) in partnership with 14 local restaurants in Jones County, in the effort to promote the purchase and enjoyment of beef products at locally owned and operated eating establishments. It’s a simple concept – eat beef, collect stamps, be entered to win some great prizes.

Heritage Farm

Published by admin on Wed, 09/14/2022 - 8:47am

More results from State Fair

Published by admin on Wed, 09/14/2022 - 8:46am

   More results have been released by the Iowa State Fair.

   Awards in Duroc Swine, Miniature Hereford, Red Angus and FFA Herding shows are listed below.

 

Aug. 19

Duroc Swine Show

     Toenjes Show Pigs, Center Junction, sixth in Boars, Class 2.

 

Aug. 19

Miniature

Hereford Show

     Hannah Gobeli, Monticello, Champion in Summer Senior Heifer, Reserve Champion in Summer Senior Heifer.

 

Aug. 20

Ordering of propane is encouraged

Published by admin on Wed, 09/14/2022 - 8:45am

   Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is urging farmers, agribusinesses, and rural residents to begin evaluating how much propane they will need to meet grain drying and home and livestock heating demands this fall and winter. Propane users should anticipate, and suppliers should make plans to accommodate, increased propane demands this fall.

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