Agriculture

Nominations are being taken for women/ag recognition

Published by admin on Wed, 05/21/2025 - 3:07pm

   Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Women in Ag Program has opened nominations for the annual Women Impacting Agriculture recognition. This honor celebrates women across Iowa who have made significant contributions to the agricultural industry and their communities.

   The Women Impacting Agriculture recognition highlights women who demonstrate leadership, innovation and a passion for the future of agriculture. Nominees may be involved in production agriculture, agribusiness, education, conservation, policy or advocacy.

Survey: FFA youth want to farm

Published by admin on Wed, 05/07/2025 - 9:17am

   A recent survey conducted by the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) at the 2025 Iowa FFA Annual Conference, revealed that 62 percent of students are interested in farming in the future.

   However, nearly half (47 percent) of these students expressed concerns about high start-up costs.

Tarping to manage weeds

Published by admin on Wed, 05/07/2025 - 9:17am

   Managing weeds is one of the greatest challenges for vegetable growers, accounting for significant yield loss each year.

   While cultivation and herbicide use can combat weed growth, over time, these methods can cause soil erosion issues and human health concerns.

   A new resource from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers guidance on an excellent weed management alternative: tarping.

Tree sale

Published by admin on Wed, 04/30/2025 - 1:49pm

Martelle Market is Choose Iowa recipient

Published by admin on Wed, 04/30/2025 - 1:48pm

   Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced on April 22 that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has awarded 33 Choose Iowa value-added grants to Iowa farmers and small businesses located in 28 counties.

   One of those is The Martelle Market in Martelle, which will receive a grant of $10,376 to help construct a farm market and licensed commercial kitchen to better serve customers. The full estimated cost of the project is $20,742.53.

JCBP gears up for National Beef Month

Published by admin on Wed, 04/30/2025 - 1:47pm

   May is National Beef Month, a month-long celebration of all things beef-related. The Jones County Beef Producers are gearing up for Beef Month through local beef promotion projects.

   The “Beef Readers Program” is an enhancement of the Junior Beef Readers initiative we launched last year. This reading challenge will take place from May 1st to May 31st. Its primary goal remains to foster agricultural literacy and promote school readiness through age-appropriate reading.

'Best Tenderloin' contest is set

Published by admin on Wed, 04/23/2025 - 1:04pm

   Is the breaded pork tenderloin your go-to when eating out?

Grain Indemnity Fund assessment to end Sept. 1

Published by admin on Wed, 04/23/2025 - 1:03pm

   The Grain Indemnity Fund Board voted on April 17 to cease the assessment on grain sold to Iowa-licensed grain dealers as well as the participation fees for Iowa licensed grain dealers and warehouse operators as part of the Iowa Grain Depositors and Sellers Indemnity Fund (Grain Indemnity Fund), effective Sept. 1, 2025.

Choose Iowa Calendar Contest set

Published by admin on Thu, 04/17/2025 - 8:25am

   Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is inviting school-aged Iowa students to participate in the 2025 Choose Iowa Calendar Contest.

   Choose Iowa is the state’s signature brand for Iowa grown, raised and made food, beverages and ag products and it is a marketing initiative of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.

   “The Choose Iowa Coloring Calendar Contest offers school-aged students a fun opportunity to highlight Iowa agriculture and its incredible importance to our state," said Secretary Naig.

Monticello FFA Banquet '25: celebration, awards and fun

Published by admin on Wed, 04/09/2025 - 9:40am

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