Agriculture

ICGA lists state, federal priorities

Published by admin on Wed, 01/25/2017 - 10:35am

     The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA), one of the most effective, longest-standing agricultural associations in the country, which serves as the collective voice for Iowa corn farmers and lobbying on agricultural issues, has released its final list of state and federal policy priorities for 2017.

Swine health to be topic at Pork Regional Conferences

Published by admin on Wed, 01/25/2017 - 10:34am

     Swine health, a swine market outlook and barn safety will be three of the subjects discussed at the 2017 Iowa Pork Regional Conferences.

     The Iowa Pork Producers Association, the Iowa Pork Industry Center and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach swine specialists will host the meetings at four Iowa locations Feb. 20-22 and Feb. 24.

Blue Ribbon, 4-H scholarships offered

Published by admin on Wed, 01/25/2017 - 10:31am

     Jones County 4-H and/or FFA members and high school seniors planning to continue your post-secondary education, you may qualify for this scholarship opportunity. The Jones County 4-H and the Jones County 4-H Blue Ribbon Fund have again combined efforts to support scholarships for graduating high school seniors that are 4-H and/or FFA members. Thanks to the generosity of the Varlyn and Jane Fink family, the 4-H Leadership and Community Service Scholarship is offered for the third year.

Cost share dollars available for nutrient loss plans

Published by admin on Wed, 01/25/2017 - 10:30am

     The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is partnering with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) to offer additional cost share dollars to pig farmers installing new nutrient loss reduction technologies.

Iowa, U.S. farmers crush soybean production records

Published by admin on Wed, 01/18/2017 - 9:30am

     Soybean production soared to new heights in 2015. This year, it hit the stratosphere.

     U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports, released Jan. 12, confirmed Iowa and U.S. soybean farmers didn’t just break production records, they shattered them. But they still have an opportunity to turn a profit, Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) leaders and marketing experts say.

Iowa 4-H Foundation offers scholarships

Published by admin on Wed, 01/18/2017 - 9:30am

     The Iowa 4-H Foundation has announced applications are now available for the 4-H scholarship program. More than 90 scholarship opportunities valued at more than $90,000 will be awarded.

Conservation and ag scholarships offered

Published by admin on Wed, 01/18/2017 - 9:29am

     Conservation Districts of Iowa (CDI) is sponsoring the conservation and agriculture scholarship program again in 2017.

     The scholarships are offered to Iowa high school seniors for their first year of education on the college level pursuing programs of study in any field of agriculture or natural resources.

'Bridges' program is expanded

Published by admin on Wed, 01/18/2017 - 9:29am

     The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced the expansion of a unique service for farmers and ranchers.

Grant funding offered to enhance specialty crops

Published by admin on Wed, 01/18/2017 - 9:28am

     Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey has announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is accepting applications for grant funding through the Specialty Crop Block Grant program.  The grants are available to support projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops grown in Iowa.

Driftless Region Beef Conference is set

Published by admin on Wed, 01/18/2017 - 9:27am

     With nearly 2.5 million cattle in four Midwest states, university extension services in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin are teaming together to offer the Driftless Region Beef Conference. The fifth annual event will be held Jan. 26-27 at the Grand River Convention Center in Dubuque.

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