Iowa Livestock Insider // Winter 2021

Report Suspicious Vehicles Near Livestock + Poultry Farms

Recently, there have been reports of suspicious vehicles parked along the road near livestock + poultry farms throughout the Midwest, including Iowa. In some instances, people are just taking photos of the livestock + poultry barns, but in more extreme cases, people are entering the buildings to take photos + videos of the animals. It...

Leading by example

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – September 19, 2019 – Livestock production is important to Iowa’s economy, contributing $48.5 billion to the state annually, up more than $17 billion from the 2012 U.S. Census of Ag. But Iowa isn’t the only state relying on agriculture. Across the Midwest, other states are hoping to shore up their...

New study shows Iowa agriculture even stronger driver of state economy, contributing $121.1 billion

One in five Iowans employed by Iowa agriculture   WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – September 6, 2019 – Iowa’s 86,104 family farms continue to be a key driver of Iowa’s economy, contributing 10 percent more to the state economy than in 2012, according to a new study commissioned by the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers...

Manure Management: Doing the Simple Things First

When it comes to manure, doing one thing to improve management practices is better than doing nothing at all. The “Manure: Your Fertilizer Source Workshop”, sponsored by the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF), provided the tools and know-how to apply simple on-farm manure management practices. Farmers and agribusiness professionals from across the state attended...

Show Your Support: June is National Turkey Lovers Month

By: Haley Banwart, CSIF Communications Intern Despite the avian influenza outbreak, farmers continue to raise safe, nutritious and tasty turkey that everyone can enjoy. In celebration of National Turkey Lovers Month, it is more important now than ever to demonstrate your support to Iowa’s turkey farmers! Turkeys can be found on 130 family farms across...

Currie Family to Receive June Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award

West Des Moines, Iowa – June 23, 2014 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) commends Mark and Mary Currie of Sac County for their outstanding efforts as neighbors and community leaders. They have been named the June recipients of the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor award. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey will present...

June Turkey Month Tribute

By: Adelai Swanson, CSIF Intern WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – June 9, 2014 – Turkey Lovers Month showcases Iowa’s turkey farmers and their dedication to raising a healthy, high quality product. Turkey has always been a centerpiece on families’ tables, especially during the holiday season. Americans enjoy almost 46 million turkeys each Thanksgiving. However, 48%...

Iowa NRCS Issues New Standard for Conservation Practices

By: Dirck Steimel, Iowa Farm Bureau Spokesman Reprinted with permission of the Iowa Farm Bureau Spokesman The Iowa office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) last week rolled out a new standard for implementing that nutrient management plans that are typically required for participation in federal conservation costshare programs, such...

Lansink Family to Receive June Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award

West Des Moines, Iowa – June 10, 2013 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) commends Roger and Amy Lansink of Sac County for their outstanding efforts as a neighbors and community leaders. They have been named the June recipients of the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor award. Iowa Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Jay Johnson will...