Agriculture

MFD/Pork Producers event raises $15,000

Published by admin on Wed, 05/05/2021 - 10:27am

Patience needed when sharing rural roads

Published by admin on Wed, 05/05/2021 - 10:26am

     Favorable weather in the forecast has farm equipment and motorists back on Iowa’s roadways, and with that combination comes the need for patience and caution.

     “Every year there are thousands of collisions between motor vehicles and farm machinery on our rural roads,” said Steven Freeman, professor in agricultural and biosystems engineering at Iowa State University.

Agronomy workshop for women set

Published by admin on Wed, 05/05/2021 - 10:26am

     Agronomy in the Field is a multi-session and hands-on workshop being offered to women landowners, farmers, conservationists, and other women who are interested in learning more about agronomy. This series of workshops will be held during the 2021 growing season.

Maquoketa Valley FFA Banquet

Published by admin on Wed, 04/28/2021 - 9:12am

CRP enrollment has new incentives

Published by admin on Wed, 04/28/2021 - 9:11am

     Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced April 21 that USDA will open enrollment in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) with higher payment rates, new incentives, and a more targeted focus on the program’s role in climate change mitigation.

     Additionally, USDA is announcing investments in partnerships to increase climate-smart agriculture, including $330 million in 85 Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) projects and $25 million for On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials.

Best tenderloin nominations sought

Published by admin on Wed, 04/28/2021 - 9:10am

     The breaded pork tenderloin is a sense of pride for many Iowans, and their appetite for perfection is once again needed to find the state’s juiciest, most flavorful sandwich.

     The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has begun accepting nominations for its 19th annual Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest. The winner will be named during National Pork Month in October.

4-H NEWS 4/21/21

Published by admin on Wed, 04/21/2021 - 10:02am

Prairie Hill

     The March meeting of the Prairie Hill 4-H Club was held on Monday, March 15, 2021, at the Youth Development Center. The meeting was called to order at 6:20 p.m. by Lake Schnoor, President. The pledge to the American Flag was led by Dawson Ricklefs. Roll call of “Where would you like to go on vacation?” was answered by members present.

     The Secretary’s Report was read by Leah Koehler, Secretary. Kole Weber made a motion to approve the minutes. Lane Weber seconded the motion. Motion carried.

More from FFA Banquet

Published by admin on Wed, 04/21/2021 - 10:01am

Monticello chapter holds annual FFA awards banquet

Published by admin on Wed, 04/14/2021 - 10:07am

Disadvantaged farmers, ranchers can benefit from funding plan

Published by admin on Wed, 04/14/2021 - 10:05am

     The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced the availability of $2 million to establish partnerships with organizations to provide outreach and technical assistance to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers.

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