4th St. Diner Christmas meal this Friday
This is a reminder that the 4th Street Diner Christmas Dinner is this Friday, December 19th. If you have not already made your reservation, there is no time like the present to do so.
This is a reminder that the 4th Street Diner Christmas Dinner is this Friday, December 19th. If you have not already made your reservation, there is no time like the present to do so.
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Confinement Site Manure Applicator Workshops Scheduled for 2026
Confinement site manure applicators and anyone interested in learning about manure issues should plan to attend a two-hour workshop offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in January or February 2026.
Confinement site manure applicators and anyone interested in learning about manure issues should plan to attend a two-hour workshop offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in January or February 2026.
Local farmer speaks with Trump Administration as $12 Billion Aid Announced
On Monday, the Trump administration unveiled a $12 billion aid package to help farmers hit hard by tariffs, rising costs, low prices, and weak trade deals.
On Monday, the Trump administration unveiled a $12 billion aid package to help farmers hit hard by tariffs, rising costs, low prices, and weak trade deals.
2026 Crop Advantage Series Meetings to Be Held at 12 Locations in January
The 2026 Crop Advantage Series will take place at 12 locations across the state Jan. 6—29. Each meeting will feature tailored topics selected based on local growing conditions and challenges, presented by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach specialists.
The 2026 Crop Advantage Series will take place at 12 locations across the state Jan. 6—29. Each meeting will feature tailored topics selected based on local growing conditions and challenges, presented by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach specialists.
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Commercial Manure Applicator Training Scheduled for Jan. 8
Commercial manure applicators can attend annual training to meet commercial manure applicator certification requirements on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will conduct Commercial Manure Applicator Certification training from 9 a.
Commercial manure applicators can attend annual training to meet commercial manure applicator certification requirements on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will conduct Commercial Manure Applicator Certification training from 9 a.
Farmers Challenged by Persistent ‘Cost-Price Squeeze' Dynamics
2025 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll results are now availableThe 2025 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll, conducted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Sociology, highlights ongoing economic and policy challenges faced by Iowa’s farmers.
2025 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll results are now availableThe 2025 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll, conducted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Sociology, highlights ongoing economic and policy challenges faced by Iowa’s farmers.
Secretary Naig Welcomes Applications for Choose Iowa Value-Added Grants
Secretary Naig Welcomes Applications for Choose Iowa Value-Added GrantsGrants match up to $25,000 per project to expand the availability of Iowa grown, made, and raised foods, beverages, and other ag productsDES MOINES, Iowa (Dec.
Secretary Naig Welcomes Applications for Choose Iowa Value-Added GrantsGrants match up to $25,000 per project to expand the availability of Iowa grown, made, and raised foods, beverages, and other ag productsDES MOINES, Iowa (Dec.
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Secretary Naig Opens Sign-Up Window for Iowa's Crop Insurance Discount Program
Farmers who planted cover crops this fall can save $5 per acre on next year’s crop insurance premiumsIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the sign-up is now open for the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s (IDALS) annual Crop Insurance Discount Program.
Farmers who planted cover crops this fall can save $5 per acre on next year’s crop insurance premiumsIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the sign-up is now open for the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s (IDALS) annual Crop Insurance Discount Program.
Farmers have 120 days to file indemnity claims after grain dealer bankruptcy
By Cami KoonsA Nebraska-based grain dealer with elevators in western Iowa has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship said farmers have 120 days to file for indemnity if they had unpaid grain sold before Nov.
By Cami KoonsA Nebraska-based grain dealer with elevators in western Iowa has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship said farmers have 120 days to file for indemnity if they had unpaid grain sold before Nov.
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