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Good things come in threes!
They say good things come in threes.They also say good things come to those who believe, better things come to those who are patient and the best things come to those who don’t give up.At Better Together, we know both of these statements are inherently true.Over the last two weeks, we have been blessed, not once, not twice, but three times. Our first blessing came when we were contacted about a matching funds opportunity up to $3,000. Carbon Intensity Calculator Can Help Farmers Determine Their CI Score
Study the factors that make up your score now, before new policy becomes effective Farmers who want to gain a better understanding of their Carbon Intensity Score can take advantage of a simple calculator developed by an economist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.The calculator relies on just five input numbers, according to Alejandro Plastina – corn acres, nitrogen use and corn yield with current farming practices, change in nitrogen use and change in yields under new farming practices.
Cover Crops are Part of Disaster Recovery
By Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike NaigOver the past few months, following the devasting storms and floods that have affected so many Iowans, I have traveled to communities, visiting farms, businesses and homes that have endured the worst of Mother Nature’s power. I had the opportunity to listen to farmers, business owners, community leaders and many others in the ag community who were directly impacted.
Vinton Monuments under New Ownership, same location
Vinton Monuments has been sold! In a statement to Vinton residents, Tom Boeckmann owner of Vinton Monuments, notified residents that his business has been sold to Breakenridge Memorials. Serving the Benton County area since 2016 Boeckmann had built the business with the greatest care and work ethic...and a bit of humor. He plans to continue to serve his remaining customers who have placed orders until their monuments have been placed.
Conservation Field Day to Be Held Aug. 8 in Cedar Rapids
Presentations will focus on conservation practices Iowa farmers have implementedCrop farmers and anyone involved with on-farm conservation practices will get an in-person demonstration of some of the latest conservation efforts happening in Iowa during a special field day Aug. 8 being held in Cedar Rapids.Agronomists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach are partnering with Cargill to hold a half-day event with Kirkwood Community College.
Drainage School Helps Make the Connection for Field Tile Industry
Sessions help farmers and custom tile installers polish their field drainage skillsAMES, Iowa - Field tile drainage is a critical component of Iowa agriculture - making fields more accessible and reducing the amount of surface runoff and waterlogging that would otherwise occur.Nearly one-third of Iowa farmland is currently tiled. But an ongoing challenge is replacing old tile systems and installing new tile where none exists.
Crop/Livestock Integration In Practice: farms share their experiences
Farms across the Midwest are seeing the benefits of adopting even just the first four of the five soil health principles: armoring the soil, minimizing disturbance, increasing plant diversity, and keeping soil covered. But what about going beyond no-till and cover crops? Come see the fifth soil health principle, “integrating livestock,” in practice at Match Made in Heaven field days in six states this summer. ISU research identifies possible point of entry for avian flu in cattle
By Brooklyn DraisryAs avian influenza is being detected in more and more dairy herds across the U.S., Iowa State University researchers have found a possible “why” connection to the virus being found in raw milk.A study published this month by a team in ISU’s College of Veterinary Medicine found that bovine mammary gland tissue held receptors for the avian influenza virus, offering a potential explanation for how cattle are being infected. Biosecurity Guidance for Dairy Operations Is the Focus of July 25 Webinar
Webinar will feature veterinarians with the Center for Food Security and Public Health at Iowa StateThe I-29 Moo University Dairy Webinar Series continues Thursday, July 25, from noon to 1 p.m. The focus will be on measures to prevent the introduction and spread of two diseases of current concern in the dairy industry – highly pathogenic avian influenza and foot and mouth disease.