Agriculture

Eleven of the ‘Best Days Ever’

Published by admin on Wed, 08/02/2023 - 10:04am

   The start of August signals that summer is winding down. Students begin preparing to head back to school, fall activities ramp up, and farmers start to look ahead to harvest while hoping for a few more rain showers.

   But before the pace changes for many of us, there’s one last, very big hurrah that most Iowans know and love – the great Iowa State Fair.

   It’s truly the Super Bowl of Iowa agriculture.

Wyoming Fair sheep, goat show results are listed

Published by admin on Thu, 07/20/2023 - 4:07pm

   Chloe Henry and Carsen Noonan for sheep; Bryson Litscher and Jax Noonan for goats, showed the grand champions in the Wyoming Fair Sheep and Goat Show July 8, in Wyoming.

   Complete results follow.

 

SHEEP SHOW

BREEDING CLASSES

Overall

     Grand Champion: Chloe Henry. Reserve Grand Champion: Chloe Henry. 3, Jax Noonan.

White Breed

     Champion: Jax Noon. Reserve Champion: Wylie Hutchins.

Black Face

'Grow Your Future' applicants sought

Published by admin on Thu, 07/20/2023 - 4:07pm

   The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) encourages young farmer entrepreneurs between 18-35 years old with an ag-related business to enter the Grow Your Future Award for a chance to win $7,500.

   This competition is focused on Farm Bureau members with enterprises that tap into niche production, agritourism and specialty services.

4-H NEWS 7-26-23

Published by admin on Thu, 07/20/2023 - 4:06pm

Prairie Hill

   The June meeting of the Prairie Hill 4-H Club was called to order at 6:16 p.m. on Monday, June 12, 2023 at the Youth Development Center by President Leah Koehler.

   The pledge of allegiance was led by Roth Schnoor. The roll call question of “What are your summer vacation plans?” was answered by 16 members. Two leaders and five guests were present.

Wyoming Fair animal shows

Published by admin on Wed, 07/12/2023 - 9:48am

White Oak breeds sixth place steer in Carcass Challenge

Published by admin on Wed, 07/12/2023 - 9:47am

   In mid-June, Iowa Cattlemen’s Association (ICA) held its annual Carcass Challenge banquet in Ames,

Iowa. Local cattle producers Dave Lubben and Lydia Grant, of Monticello, bred the sixth place steer in the retail value average per days on feed (RVDoF) category at $9.57.

   The steer was sponsored by Lubben White Oak Farms and Devenish Nutrition.

   This annual competition, founded in 2010, allows producers to showcase and evaluate their beef cattle genetics, feedyard

Farmland leasing meetings set across state

Published by admin on Wed, 07/12/2023 - 9:45am

   Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is hosting multiple farmland leasing meetings during July and August at various times and locations throughout the state. The annual meetings are offered to address questions that Iowa landowners, tenants or other interested individuals have about leasing farmland.

   The meeting closest to Monticello will be Friday, Aug. 4 at the Jackson County Extension office, 201 W. Platt St., Maquoketa.

Russell learns about Brexit ag practices on trip

Published by admin on Wed, 07/05/2023 - 12:38pm

   When Sarah Russell joined 21 other Iowans on a farm-related trip to England and Scotland last month, she learned a few things:

   • How Brexit (the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union in 2020) has not turned out well for UK farmers so far.

   • How very different some of the UK farming practices are from those in the United States, particularly when it comes to livestock.

   • How agricultural trade opportunities between the US and UK since Brexit have not materialized yet.

Kids gain knowledge, have fun at Horse & Pony Camp

Published by admin on Wed, 06/28/2023 - 9:45am

   According to the kids who attended the Eastern Iowa Horse & Pony Camp in Monticello, they learned exactly what they needed to.

   This year’s camp – the third year it has been held at the Great Jones County Fairgrounds in Monticello – ran from June 18 through June 24, and included 126 campers and their horses.

   The camp is for youth who have completed grades 3-12. Working with and learning about their animals is the primary goal for those who attend.

Meet this year's SWCD summer intern

Published by admin on Wed, 06/28/2023 - 9:43am

   My name is Candice Williams, and I am the 2023 Summer intern at Jones Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD).

   I graduated this year from Mount Mercy University, where I received a B.S. in outdoor conservation. I also have an A.S. from Kirkwood Community College in general science.

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