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North Iowa Area Community College to Receive $3 Million In Federal Funds
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today announced North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) will receive $3 million in federal funding to expand workforce training opportunities. The U.S. Department of Commerce will administer the award. “Mason City and Cerro Gordo County leaders, along with Iowans who’ve attended my county meetings across our state, have told me about the workforce challenges they’re up against.
CLASS 1A STATE BASEBALL TOURNAMENT BRACKET IS SET
Good luck to the Knights of Newman Catholic! They kickoff the tournament Monday the 22nd against South Winneshiek at 4:30 at Merchants park in Carroll. Earlier meeting between these two teams on July 3rd, Newman Catholic picked up the win 5-1 that evening. Toby Kesten picked up the win on the mound for the Knights with 11 strikeouts.
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Insurance adviser auditions
Organizations are navigating one of the toughest insurance markets that has been experienced in decades. Many companies are facing increased rates, retentions, restrictions in coverages and terms and reluctance from carriers to write their business with limited competition.
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Salvation Army Bell Ringing
As we begin to enter a season where longer sleeves and the colors of leaves changing marks our scenery. The Salvation Army is already preparing for the upcoming Christmas season. November 10th is the first day that The Salvation Army bell ringers will be out in North Iowa for the 2023 Christmas Season, and continue through December 23rd, excluding Thanksgiving Day & Sundays.
Iowa Corn Farmers Take Priorities to Corn Congress
JOHNSTON, Iowa – July 20, 2023 – Iowa Corn Growers Association® (ICGA) farmer-leaders attended the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) Corn Congress meetings this week to advocate for key agricultural issues and priorities. During Corn Congress, Iowa farmer-leaders met with each member of the Iowa Congressional Delegation’s office including Senators Ernst and Grassley and Representatives Feenstra, Hinson, Miller-Meeks and Nunn.
APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR IOWA FARM BUREAU’S ‘GROW YOUR FUTURE’ AWARD
Cash Award Recognizes Young Farmer Entrepreneurs [WEST DES MOINES, Iowa]—June 22, 2023— Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF), the state’s largest grassroots farm organization, encourages young farmer entrepreneurs between 18-35 years old with an ag-related business to enter the Grow Your Future Award for a chance to win $7,500. This competition is focused on Farm Bureau members with enterprises that tap into niche production, agritourism and specialty services.
Iowa Farm Recognized as a Historic Angus Herd
Pierce Angus Farms has been home to Angus cattle for more than 50 years. Roger Pierce established Pierce Angus Farms in 1965 in Hancock, Iowa, with the purchase of an Angus heifer for $160. He purchased this heifer at the Botna Valley Calf sale. Then while attending a sale in 1967, Pierce sat next to an older breeder, who taught him what lines to stay away from for genetic problems.
Worth County Extension May 2023 Calendar
Calendar of Events May 1 Topic: Iowa State University Extension Agriculture County Agents Webinar Location: Virtual Zoom Connection Time: 3:30 P.M. Staff: Dennis Johnson, Worth County Extension Education Specialist 3 Topic: ISU Extension Horticulture Zoom Meeting Location: Virtual from ISU Campus, Ames Time: 8:30 A.M. Staff: Dennis Johnson, Worth County Extension Education Specialist 4 Topic: Worth County 4-H Clover Kids Location: Worth County Extension Community Room Time: 3:45 P.M. Staff:...
Soybean Farmers, Biodiesel Producers Applaud Iowa Congressional Leadership for Defending Biodiesel Tax Credit
iowa soybean logo feature image Ankeny, IA – The Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) and Iowa Biodiesel Board (IBB) commend Iowa U.S. Representatives Randy Feenstra (R-04), Ashley Hinson (R-02), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-01) and Zach Nunn (R-03), for leading efforts to defend soybean farmers and biodiesel producers in the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023.
Franklin County Extension Office Relocation
Franklin County Extension Office Relocation The Iowa State Extension and Outreach office in Franklin County will be relocating from its current place of business to their new location on June 1 st , 2023. The office will close down on May 31 st and reopen at its new location 6 2 nd St NW in Hampton on June 12 th , 2023. Look for signage at the new location to be installed in June. Regular business hours are Monday- Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm and Friday 8:00am-Noon.
How To Help Kirk Apartment Residents
Cupped hands on black background with the word ‘give’ There are several ways you can help the Kirk Apartment residents. The Salvation Army is setting up a Command Center at their location of 747 Village Green Drive in Mason City. They will be collecting donations this week. They are asking anyone with donations (clothing, personal items, cash) to drop them off at this command center. The United Way Of North Central Iowa is also accepting donations for Kirk Apartment residents.
Iowa Ag Secretary leads trade missions to four Asian countries Original
Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig has returned by a trade mission to Vietnam and the Philippines. Naig says Vietnam and the Philippines are emerging markets for Iowa’s raw commodities. Both countries import soybeans and soybean meal and Naig says both are seeing consumption of meat grow, making them prime markets for Iowa pork and beef as well. Vietnam already imported $227 million worth of Iowa ag commodities last year.
Iowa Corn Announces Future of Agriculture Scholarship Recipients
JOHNSTON, Iowa – March 20, 2023 – Iowa Corn announced the student recipients of the Iowa Corn Future of Agriculture Scholarship program for the 2023-2024 school year. Iowa Corn awarded eighteen (18) $1,000 one-year scholarships to deserving, qualified students enrolled at an accredited U.S. 2-year or 4-year junior college or university, or graduate school, in a program of study equipping them to contribute to Iowa’s agriculture industry.
Golden Harvest accelerates forward with sponsorship of NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Sammy Smith
Driven by the commitment to deliver more speed, precision and power to customers, Golden Harvest is proud to sponsor NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Sammy Smith in the 2023 season DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., USA, March 20, 2023 ― Golden Harvest today announced its sponsorship of NASCAR driver Sammy Smith.
Vote for Your Favorites in Iowa's Pulled Pork Madness Bracket
Pulled Pork Madness from IPPA (Clive, Iowa) March 14, 2023 – March Madness tips off this week with college basketball teams battling for the No. 1 spot in the nation. But you don’t have to live and breathe hoops to cheer on restaurants vying for Iowa’s best pulled pork sandwich. Pulled Pork Madness has returned for a sixth year. The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) competition follows a bracket-style narrowing process similar to the NCAA Tournament.
Corteva Agriscience Announces 4 New Crop Protection Products
Corteva Agriscience Announces 4 New Crop Protection Products Corteva Agriscience Announces 4 New Crop Protection Products The Innovative Solutions — 3 Herbicides and 1 Biological — Will Be Labeled for a Variety of Crops, Including Corn, Soybeans and Cereals INDIANAPOLIS, IN., March 9, 2023 — Today, Corteva Agriscience announces four new crop protection products that will meet a wide range of farmer needs, from powerful weed control to cutting-edge nutrient management.
New Program Encourages Giving Pork to Food Pantries
(Clive, Iowa) February 3, 2023 – The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has announced that it will support county pork producer organizations in Iowa in their efforts to make pork donations to local food pantries. The Pork in the Pantry program will reimburse county pork groups that make pork product donations to food pantries in the same county. “Our local communities are important to all of us,” says IPPA President Trish Cook. “Our industry creates local jobs and supports local businesses.
IPPA Honors Iowa’s Master Pork Producers, Pork Partners
(Clive, Iowa) January 26, 2023 – Iowa’s Master Pork Producers for 2022 were revealed Wednesday night at the 2023 Iowa Pork Congress banquet in Des Moines. The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) and Iowa State University Extension co-sponsor the program. A Master Pork Producer award denotes an individual’s or family’s excellence in pork production, as measured by their pork production statistics, their commitment to We Care® principles, and their contribution to their community.
Iowa Biodiesel Production Ticks Up in 2022
JOHNSTON, IA – According to a recent survey conducted by the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA), Iowa’s 11 biodiesel plants produced a combined 349 million gallons of biodiesel 2022, up from 340 million gallons in 2021. Last year’s production was the third highest reported, with a record 365 million gallons produced in Iowa in 2018. “Iowa continues to lead the nation in biodiesel production,” stated IRFA Executive Director Monte Shaw.
IOWA FARM BUREAU SETS 2023 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES TO PROTECT LANDOWNERS AND PROPERTY TAXPAYERS, EXPANDED ACCESS TO VETERINARY SERVICES AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT - AM 1300 KGLO
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – January 11, 2023 – Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF), the state’s largest grassroots farm organization, will address key priorities of protecting landowners and property taxpayers, addressing measures to combat Iowa’s veterinary care workforce shortage, wildlife management, and other important policies to Iowa’s farmers during the 2023 legislative session.
IRFA Welcomes New Communications Manager
JOHNSTON, IA – The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) is excited to announce Jared Palmer as its new Communications Manager. Palmer’s responsibilities will include overseeing IRFA’s social media networks and press communications. Palmer recently worked as a part of the Tournament Administration for the Principal Charity Classic as an intern, and as a Communications Intern for IAUMC. “I look forward to working with IRFA and hope to encourage others to learn more about biofuels,” stated Palmer.
Iowa Farmers Appointed to United Soybean Board Leadership
Ankeny, Iowa – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has appointed two Iowa soybean farmers to serve as directors on the United Soybean Board (USB). Farmer leadership directly represent all U.S. soybean growers with oversight of national soybean checkoff dollars that support research, market development and promotional efforts to boost farmer profitability and opportunities.
USDA Provides Nearly $24M Boost for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Chief Scientist Chavonda Jacobs-Young today announced a nearly $24 million investment across 45 organizations and institutions that teach and train beginning farmers and ranchers. “Investing in the professional development of our nation’s newest farmers and ranchers will help our food and agriculture sectors to flourish from the ground up,” said Jacobs-Young, who is also USDA’s Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics.
Stay Food Safe this Thanksgiving Holiday
WASHINGTON, November 7, 2022 – Keep your stomach full of turkey and free from foodborne illness this Thanksgiving holiday. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds us all that it’s important to remember the steps to food safety during America’s biggest meal. “While the four steps to food safety — clean, separate, cook and chill — are important every day and at every meal, they are particularly significant on Thanksgiving,” said USDA Deputy Under Secretary Sandra Eskin.
Iowa will continue insurance discount for cover crops
Iowa will continue insurance discount for cover crops NEVADA, IOWA – Cover crops are becoming a more common conservation practice thanks to benefits such as increased soil health, improved water quality, and economic returns. Iowa farmers who have been implementing cover crops will be eligible for crop insurance discounts again this year.
Grafton Green Clovers 4-H Club Meeting Original
Grafton 4-H NEEDS YOU th !!… LET’S GET FIRED-UP Meeting Sunday November 6th at Community Center! On Sunday, November 6 th the Worth County Extension Service and 4-H Leaders of the Grafton Green Clovers 4-H Club will be hosting a public “4-H Fire-Up” at the Grafton Community Center at 5:00 P.M. in the afternoon. This special, informational meeting will help educate our Grafton area families about the importance of 4-H and what it can bring to their lives.
IOWA FARM BUREAU AND UNIVERSITY OF IOWA ATHLETICS TEAM UP FOR THE 11TH ANNUAL AMERICA NEEDS FARMERS (ANF) GAME AND TAILGATE AT KINNICK STADIUM
Former Hawkeye Standout and NFL Star Tony Moeaki Featured in ANF Legends Tent WEST DES MOINES, Iowa—September 27, 2022— Iowa Farm Bureau and the University of Iowa Athletic Department will celebrate America’s farmers at the 11th annual America Needs Farmers (ANF) Game Day, Saturday, Oct. 1 at Kinnick Stadium.
Biden-Harris Administration Makes $500 Million Available to Increase Innovative American-Made Fertilizer Production
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is making $500 million in grants available to increase American-made fertilizer production to spur competition and combat price hikes on U.S. farmers caused by the war in Ukraine.
Yard and Garden: Controlling Broadleaf Weeds in the Lawn Original
Options for getting a handle on broadleaf weeds September 26, 2022, 9:03 am | Aaron J. Steil (Note: An earlier version of this article mistakenly appeared as a weed-control article from 2021. That article can be found here.) Fall is an ideal time for many lawn maintenance practices such as weed control. In the fall, perennial broadleaf weeds such as dandelion, creeping Charlie and thistle are transporting food (carbohydrates) from their foliage to their roots in preparation for winter.
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Biden-Harris Administration Invests $220 Million in International School Feeding Projects
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture will invest $220 million in eight new school feeding projects that are expected to benefit more than a million children across 2,200 schools in food-insecure countries in Africa and East Asia, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today.
Harriman-Nielsen Fall Festival: A Family Event
Family members will find an afternoon of entertainment at the old-fashioned fall festival Sunday, October 2, (October 9, rain date) at the Harriman-Nielsen Historic Farm restoration site on the west edge of Hampton, Iowa. From 1:00-4:00 p.m. activities will include free concerts, wagon rides around the property, and contests for the biggest pumpkin, tallest corn stalk & sunflower, pumpkin decorating, and a cribbage tournament.
IRFA Welcomes Four New Producer Members Original
JOHNSTON, IA – The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) announced today that four new producers have joined the state trade association during 2022. The new members expand not only the depth of IRFA but also its breadth. Chevron Renewable Energy Group and Hero BX make low carbon biodiesel in Iowa, while Gevo and Verbio North America produce renewable natural gas (RNG). “IRFA is very pleased to bring on board these new members,” stated IRFA Executive Director Monte Shaw.
U.S. Ag Secretary, trade representative visit Iowa
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai joined Congresswoman Cindy Axne, and U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack Thursday at a farm near Woodward to talk about global trade opportunities and the Inflation Reduction Act. Tai says the Inflation Reduction Act pushed through by Democrats will be important to the agricultural industry in terms of our trade tools and the design of the way that goods flow in the global economy.
ISU EXTENSION AND OUTREACH - MITCHELL COUNTY
August 16, 2022 MITCHELL COUNTY 4-H & FFA RIBBON AUCTION The participation of 28 buyers made the 2022 annual Mitchell County 4-H & FFA Ribbon Auction another resounding success this year. A total of 98 ribbons were auctioned bringing an average price of $847.45 compared to 84 ribbons auctioned last year averaging $766.96 per ribbon. The total amount raised at the 2022 Ribbon Auction was $83,050.00.
Even with recent rains, drought conditions persist Original
This weekend’s showers dumped up to seven inches of rain on parts of Iowa, while many areas stayed dry, but even with the scattered downpours, drought conditions persist over wide sections of the state. Angie Rieck Hinz, an Iowa State University field agronomist, says that’s typical and it’s bringing a drastic variation in crop conditions statewide.
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LG Seeds Announces New Corn and Soybean Products for 2023 Planting
LG Seeds Announces New Corn and Soybean Products for 2023 Planting New genetics in 2023 corn hybrid lineup allow for greater diversity in crop strategies WESTFIELD, Indiana (Aug. 9, 2022) – LG Seeds will bring 19 new corn hybrids and 23 new soybean varieties to the market in 2023, with genetic and trait choices to help farmers combat diverse agronomic challenges.
Yard and Garden: Create Great Shade Gardens Original
AMES, Iowa – Shade gardens are great places to be on hot summer days. Many plants are well-suited for shady gardens – and hostas aren’t the only options. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists answer common questions about selecting the best plants to grow in the shade and the care recommendations you need to create great shade gardens. Which perennials grow well in shady locations? Perennials are great choices for creating an attractive garden that comes back year after year.
USDA Announces Action to Declare Salmonella an Adulterant in Breaded Stuffed Raw Chicken Products
WASHINGTON, August 1, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is announcing that it will be declaring Salmonella an adulterant in breaded and stuffed raw chicken products. “Food safety is at the heart of everything FSIS does,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.
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Iowa Soybean Association observes National Farm Safety and Health Week
Ankeny, Iowa — The health and safety of farmers remains top priority as the Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) recognizes the week of Sept. 19-25 as National Farm Safety and Health Week. The annual event created by the National Safety Council is led by the National Education Center for Agriculture Safety (NECAS), the agricultural extension of the National Safety Council and has been affirmed by every U.S. president since Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1944.
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Iowa Biofuels Tour Makes New Stop at Verbio RNG Plant
JOHNSTON, IOWA – Today nearly 30 Congressional staffers visited the Verbio renewable natural gas (RNG) plant in Nevada as part of the 12th Annual Iowa Biofuels: Science and Sustainability Tour – marking the first time RNG has been featured on the tour. “We are proud to showcase the latest innovation rural Iowa has to offer to these staffers and the Verbio RNG plant is the definition of new innovation,” said Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Executive Director Monte Shaw.
Footbridge Concert Series with Ruthless Ruth!
The Mason City Foundation and Music Man Square are proud to present the next installment of The Footbridge Concert Series. Mason City native Ruthless Ruth will perform a FREE live concert on August 15th, 2021, at 4:00 PM. This performance will be presented Live with free seating at Music Man Square. You can watch the performance LIVE by clicking on the play button below! This concert performance is free to the public.
Worth County Extension Lawn and Garden Meeting August 5th at Worth County Fairgrounds
The Worth County Extension Service is planning to host a Lawn, Garden and Tree Care meeting on Thursday, August 5th at 6 P.M. at the Worth County Fairgrounds at 1206 3rd Avenue North in Northwood. Information presented will include control of all insect pest management in lawns, vegetable gardens, flower beds and trees including control of Emerald Ash Borer which has been identified in the area.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff
WASHINGTON, July 21, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the names of individuals who will hold key staff positions in Washington, D.C. Michael Amato was named Communications Director in the Office of Communications. Prior to joining USDA, Amato founded Amato Advisors where he provided strategic, political, public affairs and crisis communications to a range of diverse clients.
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