Agriculture

Drive a Tractor to School Day

Published by admin on Wed, 03/08/2023 - 10:37am

Requests for Conservation Station open

Published by admin on Wed, 03/08/2023 - 10:36am

   The online request system for the Iowa Learning Farms (ILF) Conservation Station is now open.

     The Conservation Station is a statewide water education program provided by ILF, a hands-on education and outreach program. Its trailers are available free of charge and are a great addition to county fairs, farmers markets, festivals and other community events.

Nominations are open for Environmental Leader Award

Published by admin on Wed, 03/08/2023 - 10:35am

   Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, Lt. Gov.

Annie's Project: 20 years aiding women in ag

Published by admin on Wed, 03/08/2023 - 10:34am

   When her husband passed in 2000 from complications with Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Jean Driscoll found herself stepping up in some big ways to operate the family farm.

   A swine and crop producer from Cedar County, Driscoll had been involved with the farm from the start, working with her husband, the late Dennis "George" Driscoll, on barn chores, recordkeeping and occasionally some fieldwork.

   His death at age 53 made her knowledge of the farm all the more important, and she quickly found herself taking on more responsibility, working alongside her sons, Tom and Sean.

Legacy is Women in Ag Conference theme

Published by admin on Wed, 03/01/2023 - 10:38am

   “What is YOUR legacy?” is the theme for this year’s Women in Agriculture Conference, to be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Washington on March 25.

   The event is being hosted by the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Washington County office, along with the Washington County Women in Agriculture Advisory Board.

Nutrient guide updated to reflect current recommendations

Published by admin on Wed, 03/01/2023 - 10:37am

   Newly updated crop nutrient recommendations are available in a recent publication from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

   Antonio Mallarino, professor in agronomy and extension specialist at Iowa State, announced research-based updates to the extension publication PM 1688, “A General Guide for Crop Nutrient and Limestone Recommendations in Iowa,” available on the Iowa State University Extension Store and Soil Fertility websites.

Cover crop workshop is rescheduled

Published by admin on Wed, 03/01/2023 - 10:36am

   A cover crop workshop that was scheduled for Feb. 22 in West Union has been rescheduled for March 28, due to inclement weather.

   The workshop will be held at the West Union Event Center, 10201 Harding Rd. It is part of a series that began in February. Iowa Learning Farms (ILF), in partnership with the Consortium for Cultivating Human and Naturally reGeneragive Enterprises (C-CHANGE), are the hosts.

   Farmers and landowners are welcome to attend the free event, which will include a complimentary meal.

IFBF to fight ag teacher shortage

Published by admin on Wed, 02/22/2023 - 8:18am

   The National Association of Agricultural Educators reports mounting losses of ag educators since 2015, significantly limiting ag education opportunities for the next generation of Iowa’s agriculturalists and threatening Iowa’s national status as a leader in agriculture.

   To help combat the crisis and reverse the decline in ag educators, the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) has pledged $1 million to Iowa FFA, with a portion of the funds dedicated to its All in for Ag Education strategic initiative.

CRP signup is set

Published by admin on Wed, 02/22/2023 - 8:17am

   Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can begin applying for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) General signup starting Feb. 27 through April 7.

   CRP is a cornerstone voluntary conservation program offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and a key tool in the Biden-Harris administration’s effort to address climate change and help agricultural communities invest in the long-term well-being of their land and natural resources.

4-H NEWS 2-22-23

Published by admin on Wed, 02/22/2023 - 8:16am

Lovell Lions

   The regular meeting of the Lovell Lions 4-H Club was held at the Youth Development Center on Feb. 5, 2023.

   The meeting was called to order by Will Sperfslage at 5:03 p.m. Adler Jacobs led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was answered by 11 members. No guests were present. Minutes of the previous meeting were read by Henry Wolken and approved by all. The Treasurer’s Report was given by Blaine Benter. Balance on hand is $67.48.

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