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Celebrate May Beef Month
May is finally here, bringing with it sunshine and much-anticipated warmer weather to our state. Along with the change in weather comes May Beef Month. Iowa is home to 3.9 million cattle and calves, making it the sixth largest cattle state in the nation. This industry is truly an economic driver for the state. In...
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CSIF Tips of the Month – May 2013
Rules and Regulations Highlight Prepare your farm for an aerial inspection If the thought of EPA flying over your farm makes you nervous, now is the time get your questions answered and fix any potential problems. Both DNR and EPA have indicated they will be doing inspections of livestock and poultry farms around the state,...
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Iowa County Farmer to Receive Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
West Des Moines, Iowa – April 17, 2013 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) commends John Schulte of Iowa County for his outstanding efforts as a neighbor and community leader. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey will present the award to Schulte on Wednesday, April 24 at the Norway community building, 210 South St.,...
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GFP Program Specializes in Custom Tree Plantings for Iowa Farmers
WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – April 16, 2013 — With Earth Day just around the corner, it’s a great time for livestock farmers to think about tree plantings that can provide windbreaks, reduce odor, control snow, improve aesthetics and help livestock, according to the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF). “A good place to start is...
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Considerations Before Planting Trees
Before you plant trees, it is important to make sure you have a good plan in place so you can get the most out of your tree planting. Here are a few questions you should think about in the planning process: What do I want to accomplish by planting trees (i.e. snow control, visual screening,...
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CSIF Tips of the Month – April 2013
Rules and Regulations Highlight Applying manure this spring? Here’s what you need to know April 1 marked the end of winter manure application rules being in effect in Iowa. However, if you’re planning to apply manure this spring, there are still rules that you need to be aware of. The Iowa Manure Management Action Group...
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Poweshiek County Family to Receive Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
West Des Moines, Iowa – March 18, 2013 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) commends the Kenny and Diane Cadden family of Poweshiek County for their outstanding efforts as neighbors and community leaders. Iowa Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Jay Johnson will present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor award to the Cadden family on Wednesday, March 27...
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Iowa Farmer Today Publications Invests in the Coalition
WEST DES MOINES – March 5, 2013 – Iowa Farmer Today Publications, a company focused on providing timely agricultural news and information to Iowa’s farmers, affirms its support of Iowa agriculture through an investment in the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF). The financial commitment made by Iowa Farmer Today Publications will assist CSIF in its...
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CSIF Tips of the Month – March 2013
Rules and Regs Highlight Master Matrix adopted by most Iowa counties In January, 88 counties announced that they plan to evaluate applications for construction permits and proposed locations for animal confinements by using the master matrix. The matrix affects only farms that must get a construction permit. Generally, these include proposed construction, expansion or modification...
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Tour Highlights Benefits of Calving Under Roof
By: Bethany Pint, Iowa Farm Bureau Posted with permission of the Iowa Farm Bureau Spokesman Calving under roof instead of outside on a dirt lot is a whole lot better for Justin Graves and his livestock. The Grundy County Farm Bureau member hosted more than 250 farmers on his Grundy Center farm last week as...
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