Vinton Today

Farm Financial Planning Program Offers Personalized Insight for Producers

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
November 7, 2025 11:51 am

Financial experts are available to help Iowa producers make important decisionsWith tightening margins and rising debt levels, ag professionals can play a critical role in recognizing producers' needs for financial planning and refinancing decisions.

Urban Ag Webinar to Share the Basics of Hydroponics and Controlled Environments

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
November 6, 2025 12:42 pm

Urban growers interested in indoor farming are invited to attend an upcoming webinar hosted by the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Urban Agriculture Program.

Naig Issues Statement on the Trump's Trade Announcement with China

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
November 6, 2025 12:41 pm

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig issued the following statement after the Trump Administration made a new trade announcement regarding China, which includes China’s commitment to purchase 12 million tons of U.

Local Businesses Directory for Holiday Open House Participants November 23

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 5, 2025 11:42 pm

If you'd like to share a little blurb about events happening during the Holiday Open House for your business, feel free to zap me a note, or comment below! I'll compile all of the information into a directory of events for the day.

No-Till and Soil Health Field Day to be Held near Badger Nov. 25

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
November 5, 2025 2:57 pm

Iowa Learning Farms will host a no-till and soil health field day on Tuesday, Nov. 25, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Badger Community Center. The event is open to farmers and landowners at no cost and includes a complimentary meal.

Workshop on Resume Building November 21

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
November 4, 2025 12:19 pm

Looking for some assistance with resume building? Come to our library on Friday, November 21st from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm for this workshop sponsored by Benton County Conservation in collaboration with IowaWorks.

Webinar to Discuss Workforce Factors Affecting Iowa Dairy Farms - Nov.11

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
October 29, 2025 4:04 pm

The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dairy Team monthly webinar series will continue on Tuesday, Nov. 11 from noon to 1 p.m. CST. The webinar will review workforce factors affecting Iowa dairy farms and be presented by Richard Stup, agricultural workforce specialist with Cornell University Cooperative Extension.