Agriculture

Monticello chapter shows skills in multiple competitions

Published by admin on Thu, 02/16/2023 - 8:17am

   The Monticello FFA Chapter had another successful year, with 3 top 10 Career Development Teams (CDE) along with Davin Wickman being recognized as the Iowa Star in Agri-Business with his lawn care business while Owen Thomas, Davin Wickman, Lydia Recker, Regan Schneiter, Grace Cooksley and Courtney Thies received their Iowa FFA Degrees.

   Our Ag Mechanics team brought home second place thanks to Owen Thomas, Landon Orcutt and Cooper Wickman. The Ag Mechanics team also received top welding and electrical teams.

Monticello chapter seniors to leave legacy of leading by example

Published by admin on Thu, 02/16/2023 - 8:15am

   The Monticello FFA Chapter has a 13 seniors who, as they near the end of their high school careers, hope to lead by example and leave the chapter in good hands.

   The following are profiles of Monticello’s FFA seniors.

 

   Name: Cole Adams

   Parents/Guardians: Chad and Renee Adams

   Hometown: Monticello

   SAE project: Adams Sandy Creek Farms, Lubben White Oak Farms, own fat cattle and stock cows.

   FFA activities: Feed the Farmers, Tractor Day.

Maquoketa Valley officers lead, participate and plan

Published by admin on Thu, 02/16/2023 - 8:14am

   Officers in the Maquoketa Valley FFA chapter juggle leadership and chapter activities, all while planning for the future.

   Here is a look at this year’s officers.

 

   Name: Haley Ronnebaum

   Year in school: Junior

   Office held: President

   Parents/Guardians: Mitch and Jenny Ronnebaum

   Hometown: Earlville

   SAE project: Working at Ronnebaum Dairy.

Contest success highlights Maquoketa Valley chapter's year

Published by admin on Thu, 02/16/2023 - 8:13am

   Maquoketa Valley FFA has had a great start to the 2022-2023 year. The chapter is led by the 2022-2023 Officer Team which consists of President, Haley Ronnebaum; Vice Presidents, Alia Domeyer and Lucas Orcutt; Secretary, Kody Hoeger; Treasurer, Dannielle Burkle; Reporter, Lainey Knipper; and Sentinel, Landin Frasher.

   Our competitive season started in August with our milk quality team competing at the North District Milk Quality event. The team won the event and began preparations for State Milk Quality held in September.

Conventions and more keep Midland officers busy

Published by admin on Thu, 02/16/2023 - 8:12am

   The Midland FFA Chapter’s officers have stayed busy with a wide variety of conventions, contests, meetings and other activities.

   Here is a capsule look at this year’s officer class.

 

   Name: Hannah Fishwild

   Year in school: Senior

   Office held: Co-President

   Parents/Guardians: Scott and Sarah Fishwild

   Hometown: Wyoming

   SAE project: Beef Entrepreneurship; 60-head cow/calf operation.

Midland chapter works diligently on projects, events

Published by admin on Thu, 02/16/2023 - 8:11am

   The Midland FFA Chapter currently has 98 members who have worked diligently throughout the 2022-23 school year on varying projects and events.

   The Midland FFA has many opportunities and activities for our members to pursue including competitions, volunteering, as well as some purely for fun. Throughout the spring and summer of 2022 our members, numbering 45 in total, competed in many Career Development Events, which allowed them to learn skills in a field of their choice. Ranging from Floriculture and Nursery Landscape to Ag Mechanics.

FSA loan applications simplified

Published by admin on Thu, 02/16/2023 - 8:10am

   The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has developed a simplified direct loan application to provide improved customer experience for producers applying for loans from the Farm Service Agency (FSA).

IPPA supports Pork in the Pantry program

Published by admin on Thu, 02/16/2023 - 8:09am

   The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has announced that it will support county pork producer organizations in Iowa in their efforts to make pork donations to local food pantries.

   The Pork in the Pantry program will reimburse county pork groups that make pork product donations to food pantries in the same county.

Search begins for Iowa's Best Burger

Published by admin on Thu, 02/16/2023 - 8:08am

   Iowa’s beef producers are asking their fellow Iowans to help find Iowa’s Best Burger in 2023. In this year’s quest, the Iowa Beef Industry Council (IBIC) and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association (ICA) are encouraging you to nominate your favorite burger, whether it’s gourmet or down-home style.

   “We are looking for the best burger served in an Iowa restaurant,” said Kylie Peterson, director of marketing and communications for the Iowa Beef Industry Council.

Farm Bill decision deadline near

Published by admin on Thu, 02/16/2023 - 8:07am

   Crop producers must make some important and timely decisions if they want to participate in the Farm Bill programs for 2023.

   The deadline to make an election and enroll is March 15, according to Ann Johanns, education extension specialist and manager of the Ag Decision Maker with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

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