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Back to the Basics: Windbreaks and Tree Species Selection
When it comes to planting windbreaks, tree selection is key to meeting the goals of a successful vegetative buffer. Depending on the intended purpose of the buffer, a variety of deciduous, evergreen or ornamental trees may be chosen when designing a windbreak on your farm site. After assessing the farm and determining a timeline for...
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Regional Livestock Sessions to be Held in June
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – May 28, 2015 – Iowa Farm Bureau and the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) will hold three informational sessions in June designed to help livestock farmers by providing new strategies and resources for starting or growing a livestock operation. The “Growing Iowa’s Livestock: What Farmers Need to Know” sessions...
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Iowa Youth Positive about Iowa Agriculture
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – May 19, 2015 – Agriculture is helping retain Iowa’s youth, according to a recent survey of Iowa FFA members conducted by the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF). The annual survey, in its 10th year, found a record 99 percent of respondents have a positive outlook on the future of...
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New Online Resource to Help Farmers Successfully Plant Trees
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – May 18, 2015 – Planting trees around livestock and poultry farms is gaining popularity in Iowa. To help farmers with this effort, the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) has launched a new, interactive blog. Farm families can access the Green Farmstead Partner program blog at http://greenfarmstead.blogspot.com. The new blog...
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CSIF Attends Cargill Feed Mill Dedication
By Haley Banwart, CSIF Communications Intern Members of the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers traveled to Hedrick, Iowa, on Tuesday to celebrate the dedication and grand opening of Cargill’s new feed mill. The construction of this $29 million dollar project represents a significant investment toward Iowa’s farmers and community members within the region. The Hedrick...
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Nutritious and Delicious: May is Beef Month
By: Haley Banwart, CSIF Communications Intern Gather around the table and enjoy your favorite mouthwatering beef recipes in celebration of Iowa Beef Month. With grilling season just around the corner, it is the perfect time of the year to sizzle up a tender steak or juicy hamburger among the company of friends and family. Beef...
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Soil Prep Tips
Excerpt from “A Guide for Installing Vegetative Environmental Buffers” A successful project not only depends on having a good plan but also doing what is necessary to properly install the plants and care for them to ensure good establishment. Many times construction of the building will create undesirable conditions for healthy plant growth. Perhaps the...
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Guest Column: Siting Considerations
By: Stephanie Carlson, Iowa Pork Producers Association While Iowans strongly support farmers and give them high marks for trustworthiness and importance, they do have questions related to specific farming practices. These may include such topics as odor, water quality, property values, use of roads and bridges and proximity of other farms. These factors make proper...
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Celebrating Earth Day as Stewards of the Land
By: Haley Banwart, CSIF Communications Intern “We do not inherit the land from our forefathers; we borrow it from our children.” This Native American proverb rings true as we celebrate Earth Day to inspire awareness and appreciation for the environment. As stewards of the land, today’s farmers are dedicated to improving their operations in order...
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Davis Family of Wayne County Receives Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
The Davis family of Wayne County was recognized last week as recipients of the Gary Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award during a ceremony at the Promise City Community Center in Promise City. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey presented the Davis’ with the award at an open house with family, friends and neighbors. “The Davis...
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