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A twice-monthly commentary highlighting issues and events important to Iowa and the farm families who live and work here! Authored by CSIF Executive Director Aaron Putze. Click here

     
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Let Freedom Ring
“You have to love a nation that celebrates its independence every July 4, not with a parade of guns, tanks, and soldiers who file by the White House in a show of strength and muscle, but with family picnics where kids throw Frisbees, the potato salad gets iffy, and the flies die from happiness.”  --Erma Bombeck

The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers wishes you and your family a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend as you gather for picnics, barbeques and fireworks.

Top News
DateTitle
26387/2/2009 11:35:24 AMFood prices trending lower nationwideFoodbasket survey shows 2 percent drop in prices of 16 food items.
26377/2/2009 9:50:22 AMLarson family of Ellsworth recognized for neighborly approach to farmingReceive June Good Farm Neighbor Award during on-farm ceremony June 29.
26367/1/2009 10:03:08 PMCattle farmers feel the heatLoss of cattle to summer heat adds to financial pressures faced by farmers.
26356/30/2009 10:25:33 AMLinn County dairy farmer dumps milk in protest of low pricesSour prices are taking a toll on the health, prosperity of farm families.
26346/30/2009 9:48:52 AMStudy reviews impact of contemporary farms in IndianaPurdue study finds that large farms pay better wages; seldom violate environmental rules.
26336/30/2009 9:39:19 AMSmitfhield sued over flu deathHusband of Texas woman files wrongful death lawsuit against food company.
26326/29/2009 4:15:52 PMFarmer challenges Chipotle on its food integrity Statements made by fast-food chain misleading, says Trent Loos.
26316/29/2009 3:46:53 PMProp 2 consquences: planned or unintended?Ballot initiative passed last November could end egg consumption in California.
26306/26/2009 10:58:16 AMBank of America funds animal rights groupCredit card partnership provides resources to Humane Society of United States.
26296/25/2009 12:15:04 PMOhio Senate unanimously approves livestock care boardMeasure may go to a vote of the people in November.
26286/25/2009 11:52:25 AMAg leaders call on USDA to help struggling hog farmersUrge the purchase of $50 million of pork in federal food programs.
26276/24/2009 11:13:03 AMPeterson now supports climate change billHouse ag committee chair approves after modifications.
26256/23/2009 11:23:55 AMOhio Governor supports livestock care standards boardFarm organizations back the bipartisan approach.
26236/23/2009 11:17:23 AMMiss America to be dairy spokespersonKatie Stam of Indiana says she's pleased to give back to the industry.
26226/23/2009 11:01:51 AMClimate change floor vote could come FridayFarmers to be impacted; planet not a big winner, either, says Heritage Foundation.
26216/23/2009 10:48:03 AMHumane Society of United States reveals true motivesFor so-called 'humane society,' HSUS sure seems concerned about what you eat!
26206/22/2009 1:06:14 PMFarmers cautioned about predatory lendersOfficials warn that some working to take advantage of current economic situation.

Doing things right

Quote of the Week Past Quotes

"Environmental violations by CAFO operations were uncommon.  In the counties in the study, less than 1 percent of CAFOs were cited for water quality violations. There was also little evidence to suggest that the size or type of operation predicts an increase in the chance of an environmental violation occurring." 

Tamilee Nennich, an animal scientist commenting on the environmental track record of contemporary livestock farms in Indiana.  Tamilee was one of four Purdue University researchers who helped prepare a “Community Impacts of Confined Animal Feeding Operations" report released in June examining 50 large livestock farms in eight counties in Indiana.  The 2007-08 study looked at demographics, labor, impacts on local government budgets, environment violations, and county planning and zoning.

Did you know?

There are 115 farmer families in Iowa who raise nearly 8.6 million turkeys annually. Iowa companies process 13 million turkeys each year. Much of the Iowa turkey produced is enjoyed in Subways, Jimmy Johns and other deli products and convenience items like Jimmy Dean turkey sausages and breakfast sandwiches.

Being a Good Neighbor

The Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers knows that it takes two to be a good neighbor. That is why the Coalition developed and supports a Good Neighbor Statement. Learn more…

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