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Struthers Family to Receive Good Farm Neighbor Award
West Des Moines, Iowa – October 7, 2016 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) commends the Struthers family of Story County for their outstanding efforts as a neighbors and community leaders. They have been named recipients of the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor award. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey will present the award...
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Banwart Joins Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – October 3, 2016 – Haley Banwart has been named Assistant Field Specialist for the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF). Banwart will communicate the Coalition’s mission and services by sharing the success stories of Iowa’s farm families who have grown their livestock farms successfully and responsibly using on-farm best management...
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Fall Manure Application Reminders
Harvest season is here and that means it’s also time to start thinking about fall manure application. Manure is an important resource that can help you build healthy soils by improving soil tilth, water holding capacity and erosion resistance. Following these simple reminders can help you maximize the value of your fertilizer source while maintaining...
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Autumn: An Ideal Season for Tree Planting
September 22 marked the first day of fall. Although the traditional growing season is over for Iowa’s crop farmers, the autumnal equinox ushers in the perfect conditions to complete your tree planting. Fall is a great time to plant shrubs and trees because it allows the roots to become established before the ground freezes. However,...
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CSIF News Briefs – September 2016
Wayne County Pork Producer Recognized as Good Farm Neighbor The Paul Alexander family of Wayne County was recognized with the Good Farm Neighbor Award on September 15. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Bill Northey, presented the award to Paul and his wife, Deleta, commending them for their commitment to their land, their livestock and their community....
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Top 10 Calving Under Roof Considerations
Raising cows and calves under roof has become a growing trend across the state. Here are 10 considerations to help you determine if this type of facility is the right fit for your farm. 1.Controlled Conditions Calving barns provide a controlled environment, allowing you to avoid battling cold and muddy conditions on pasture. 2.Cow Longevity...
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Alexander Family to Receive Good Farm Neighbor Award
West Des Moines, Iowa – September 13, 2016 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) commends the Alexander family of Wayne County for their outstanding efforts as a neighbors and community leaders. They have been named recipients of the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor award. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey will present the award...
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CSIF Event Highlights Calving Barns as Alternative to Pasture
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – September 6, 2016 – Limited access to pasture ground has prompted many Iowa livestock farmers to transition their cattle under roof. For the Wilkerson and Clark families, this type of production system was a feasible option to help diversify their farms and welcome home the next generation. In 2015, brothers Mike...
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Delaware County Family Improves Cattle Performance With Help From CSIF
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – September 2, 2016 – When the Ryan brothers, Mike, John and Pat, decided to build a monoslope cattle barn on their farm, they knew they could turn to the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) for siting assistance. “They had all the previous experience of working with other people who...
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CSIF News Briefs – August 2016
Photo Contest Winners Announced August 1st marked the conclusion of our third annual “Farming is a Family Affair” photo contest. A variety of entries celebrating Iowa farm life were submitted during the voting period and were featured on the CSIF Facebook page. The top three winners with the most likes were awarded with a day package...
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