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Be Aware of Summer Tree Pests
By Megyn Walston, CSIF Communications Intern Pests travel quickly between trees, shrubs, grasses and other host crops making it important to identify the pests promptly. Early treatment and understanding how the pest spreads is essential in preventing these pests from causing further damage. The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is a small, metallic green beetle with...
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Rob and Char Brenneman and Family From Washington County Named Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award Winners
For Immediate Release Contact: Dustin Vande Hoef Tuesday, May 1, 2018 515/281-3375 or 515/326-1616 (cell) ROB AND CHAR BRENNEMAN AND FAMILY FROM WASHINGTON COUNTY NAMED WERGIN GOOD FARM NEIGHBOR AWARD WINNERS Award to be presented May 4 at the Brenneman’s farm in rural Washington DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced...
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Iowa Livestock Insider – April 2018
Glick Family Receives Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – April 12, 2018 – Rob and Amy Glick and family were honored with the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award on Friday, March 23rd, at the Cedar County Fairgrounds in Tipton, Iowa. Over 100 friends, family members and industry representatives were in attendance....
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Glick Family Receives Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – April 12, 2018 – Rob and Amy Glick and family were honored with the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award on Friday, March 23rd, at the Cedar County Fairgrounds in Tipton, Iowa. Over 100 friends, family members and industry representatives were in attendance. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig presented the...
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Jolene and Kirk Pisel From Humboldt County Named Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award Winners
Contact: Dustin Vande Hoef 515/281-3375 or 515/326-1616 (cell) JOLENE AND KIRK PISEL FROM HUMBOLDT COUNTY NAMED WERGIN GOOD FARM NEIGHBOR AWARD WINNERS Award to be presented April 11 at the Gilmore City Cafe DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that Jolene and Kirk Pisel who own and operate JoKir’s Wild...
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Summit Livestock Facilities Renews Investment in CSIF
Contact: Brian Waddingham, Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers, 800-932-2436, bwaddingham@supportfarmers.com WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – March 30, 2018 – Summit Livestock Facilities confirmed its support of Iowa agriculture through a $5,000 investment in the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF). “At Summit Livestock Facilities we take pride in constructing livestock buildings that provide comfortable conditions...
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Charles City Landscaper Joins Green Farmstead Partner Program
West Des Moines, Iowa – March 28, 2018 — Otto’s Oasis of Charles City has been designated a participating landscape professional in the Green Farmstead Partner program. The on-farm environmental initiative promotes the planning and installation of tree plantings on livestock and poultry farms. It’s a collaborative effort involving the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers,...
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Iowa Livestock Insider – March 2018
Learn more about our recent Good Farm Neighbor Award Winners and review the importance of siting barns!
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Rob and Amy Glick From Cedar County Named Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award Winners
For Immediate Release Contact: Dustin Vande Hoef 515/281-3375 or 515/326-1616 (cell) Thursday, March 15, 2018 ROB AND AMY GLICK FROM CEDAR COUNTY NAMED WERGIN GOOD FARM NEIGHBOR AWARD WINNERS Award to be presented March 23 at the Mathews Building on the Cedar County Fairgrounds in Tipton DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig...
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Sound Siting Decisions a Cornerstone of Successful Livestock Farms
There are numerous decisions that should be made before putting up a new livestock facility. While assessing regulatory compliance and finding a good site are only pieces of that decision-making process, they are extremely important to the long-term success of your farm. Iowa has rules that apply to all livestock operations, no matter the size....
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