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CSIF Tips of the Month: September 2013
Rules and Regs Highlight Silage Piles and Other Feedstuffs: What You Need to Know Fall is a busy time in Iowa, from harvesting crops, to putting up feedstuffs for the coming year, to baling stalks for bedding. Before chopping silage or other feedstuffs that will be stockpiled, consider potential environmental impacts. Silage leachate, or seepage...
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Thoma Family Hosts Cattle Building Open House
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – August 14, 2013 – Farmers interested in learning about the benefits of raising cattle under roof are invited to attend an open house at the Jim Thoma farm on Friday, August 23 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The Thoma farm is located at 11870 Fox Road, Jesup, Iowa. The event is open...
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CSIF to Sponsor “Avenue of Breeds” at Iowa State Fair
West Des Moines, Iowa – August 7, 2013 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) is proud to announce their continued sponsorship of the popular “Avenue of Breeds” at the 2013 Iowa State Fair, August 8-18 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. The Fair’s theme, “Nothing Compares,” accurately describes one of its renowned...
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CSIF Tips of the Month: August 2013
Rules and Regs Highlight Prepare your farm for an inspection: No open burning As DNR gears up to do manure management plan (MMP) inspections around the state, here is a friendly reminder that DNR rules prohibit open burning of combustible materials at confinements. In effect, this means that no trash from your livestock or poultry...
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Mitteness Family to Receive July Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
West Des Moines, Iowa – July 24, 2013 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) commends Rick and Paige Mitteness of Wayne County for their outstanding efforts as a neighbors and community leaders. They have been named the July recipients of the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor award. Iowa Acting Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Steve Moline will...
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Hoop Beef System, LLC Invests in the Coalition
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa –July 16, 2013 – Hoop Beef System, LLC, a leading designer of deep-bedded cattle facilities located in Aurelia, Iowa, affirms its support of Iowa agriculture through a $6,000 investment in the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF). The financial commitment made by Hoop Beef System, LLC will assist CSIF in its efforts...
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Promise City Farm Family Sees Value in Tree Plantings: The Alexanders
Have you ever wondered how to better control temperature and minimize energy costs at a hog site? Well, planting trees might be the way to do it. Just ask Paul Alexander, Promise City farmer. Alexander is no stranger to southern Iowa. In fact, his family has been farming in Wayne County since 1976. Today, he...
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CSIF Tips of the Month – July 2013
Rules and Regs Highlight Composting at confinements: Know the rules Mortality composting is used on many farms around the state of Iowa. If your farm utilizes this practice, make sure you understand the rules that apply. Composts cannot be in a wetland and must meet separation distances, including: 500 feet from a residence other than...
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Just Released: Calving Under Roof Videos
In the last year, there has been significant interest in growing Iowa’s cow herd. But with less and less pasture ground available, how can Iowa’s cow numbers grow? And how can farmers better cope with the obstacles Mother Nature throws their way? One option many farmers are turning to is calving under roof. With the...
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Lansink Family to Receive June Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
West Des Moines, Iowa – June 10, 2013 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) commends Roger and Amy Lansink of Sac County for their outstanding efforts as a neighbors and community leaders. They have been named the June recipients of the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor award. Iowa Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Jay Johnson will...
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