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CSIF Field Day to Focus on Calving Under Roof
WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – August 5, 2016 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) is hosting a “Calving Under Roof Field Day” on August 25 near Linden to provide livestock farmers an opportunity to tour existing calving barns, hear about the economics of calving under roof, outline strategies to reduce feed costs, discuss...
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Ryan Brothers Host Cattle Building Open House
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – August 1, 2016 – Farmers interested in learning about the benefits of raising cattle under roof are invited to attend an open house at the Pat, Mike and John Ryan family farm, to tour their new cattle building and enjoy a complimentary dinner on Tuesday, August 23 from 4:00 –...
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When in Doubt, Hire a Professional
Last month we highlighted three simple steps for diagnosing your tree problems. While it can be rewarding to complete an on-farm project independently, sometimes taking yourself out of the equation can be the best way to save both time and money. When it comes to planting trees, the benefits of hiring a professional tree landscaper...
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Manure Management: Doing the Simple Things First
When it comes to manure, doing one thing to improve management practices is better than doing nothing at all. The “Manure: Your Fertilizer Source Workshop”, sponsored by the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF), provided the tools and know-how to apply simple on-farm manure management practices. Farmers and agribusiness professionals from across the state attended...
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CSIF Partners with Iowa State Fair’s ‘Avenue of Breeds’
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – July 27, 2016 – In celebration of Iowa’s diverse livestock industry, the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) is proudly sponsoring the “Avenue of Breeds” at the Iowa State Fair for the sixth year in a row. The 2016 Iowa State Fair runs August 11-21 and the Avenue of Breeds...
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CSIF Hosts First-of-its-Kind Workshop in Northeast Iowa
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – July 18, 2016 –The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers recently hosted a first-of-its-kind event to help livestock farmers unlock the potential nutrient value of their manure. The “Manure: Your Fertilizer Source Workshop” was held on Wednesday, July 6 at the Comfort Inn in Dyersville. Around 60 farmers and agricultural business...
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CSIF Tips of the Month – July 2016
Third Annual ‘Farming is a Family Affair’ Photo Contest Announced In celebration of Iowa’s farm families, we kicked off the month by launching our third annual “Farming is a Family Affair” photo contest. The contest runs from July 1 – August 1 and is administered through the CSIF Facebook page. The top three photos with...
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Meier Family Hosts Cattle Building Open House
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – July 11, 2016 – Farmers interested in learning about the benefits of raising cattle under roof are invited to attend an open house at the Curtis Meier farm on Tuesday, August 2 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. The Meier family farm is located at 2175 180th Street, Clarinda, Iowa. The...
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Photo Contest Guidelines – 2016
The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers will be sponsoring their third annual “Farming is a Family Affair” photo contest in celebration of Iowa’s dedicated farm families. The contest will be open from Friday, July 1, to Monday, August 1, and all entries will be featured on the CSIF Facebook page. HOW TO ENTER Simply email...
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CSIF Launches Third Annual “Farming is a Family Affair” Photo Contest
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – July 1, 2016 – Iowa is home to over 88,637 farms, 97.5 percent of which are family owned. To celebrate Iowa’s livestock farm families, the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) is launching the third annual “Farming is a Family Affair” photo contest from July 1 through August 1, 2016 through...
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