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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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CSIF Tips of the Month – June 2013
Rules and Regs Highlight Manure storage structures and rainfall: Have a plan Due to the numerous rainfall events this spring, there has been some concern about lagoons and basins overflowing. If these rains continue, and you have an engineered manure storage structure, be sure to contact your engineer to determine the best way to de-water...
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June is National Dairy Month
Summer is on its way and that means hot, long, sunny days! And what’s the best way to cool down on those days? Ice cream of course! While you enjoy that cold, refreshing ice cream, think of all the effort dairy farmers put forth to get it to you and help them celebrate June Dairy...
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June is National Turkey Lovers’ Month
June is National Turkey Lovers Month and a prime time to recognize Iowa’s turkey farmers for providing us with high quality, healthy turkey products! Turkey can be served in various ways for different meals. With low fat and high protein content, it makes a great choice for breakfast, lunch or dinner. In fact, a three-ounce...
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Develop an Emergency Action Plan Before the Storm
Spring has returned to Iowa and with it so has Mother Nature’s fury. She has thrown rain, snow, sleet, strong winds and tornados at us – all within a few months. Natural disasters can happen any time. It’s important that livestock farmers be prepared both before and after the storm. Farm-specific Emergency Action Plans helps...
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Iowa Counties Big in Livestock are the Healthiest
Reprinted with permission of the Iowa Farm Bureau Spokesman The annual report ranking Iowa’s healthiest counties is out, and once again, many of the state’s top livestock producers top the list. This survey, conducted by the University of Wisconsin and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, looks at a wide range of factors, such as childhood...
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Accu-Steel Covered Buildings Invests in CSIF
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – May 21, 2013 – Accu-Steel covered buildings, a leading manufacturer of fabric-covered buildings, affirms its support of Iowa agriculture through an investment in the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF). Brian Waddingham, executive director of the Coalition, says the Templeton, Iowa-based firm has stepped forward with a $3,000 investment. “We’re extremely grateful...
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Steele Joins Coalition Team as Summer Intern
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – May 13, 2013 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) welcomes Erin Steele as summer intern. Steele will assist the organization by coordinating farmer and ag student education and outreach activities. She will also assist with the day-to-day operations of the organization, including promoting and conducting open houses and other...
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