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Iowa Livestock Insider – November 2017
Aquaculture Gaining Momentum in the Midwest, Attracting Iowa Farmers The forecast for global seafood demand suggests Iowa’s fish and shrimp farmers can expect substantial growth and market development in the aquaculture industry, according to experts at the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) 2017 Aquaculture Conference held this week in Ames. Suspicious Activity Observed...
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Land-Based Aquaculture Gaining Momentum in Midwest, Attracting Iowa Farmers
The forecast for global seafood demand suggests Iowa’s fish and shrimp farmers can expect substantial growth and market development in the aquaculture industry, according to experts at the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) 2017 Aquaculture Conference held this week in Ames. By 2030, global seafood consumption will increase by 100-170 billion pounds, and nearly...
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Planting Monarch Habitat
Although harvest season is still on the minds of many Iowa farmers, now is a good time to start thinking about planting monarch habitat. According to the monarch butterfly research team with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, November and December are ideal months for establishing grasses, sedges and large-seeded forbs that attract the mighty...
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Farm Credit Services of America Supports Livestock Through Investment in the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers
November 9, 2017 – West Des Moines, Iowa – Farm Credit Services of America(FCSAmerica), a company dedicated to serving the agricultural credit and financial needs of farmers and ranchers, reaffirmed its support of Iowa agriculture through an investment in the non-profit Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF). The financial commitment made by FCSAmerica will assist...
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Suspicious Activity Observed Around Livestock Buildings
CSIF Urges Farmers to be Vigilant As if the summer drought and reduced crop yields haven’t been challenging enough for livestock farmers, there is a new threat that is popping up across rural Iowa – suspicious activity around livestock barns. The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers has received several reports from farmers regarding individuals near...
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Iowa Livestock Insider – October 2017
Aquaculture Conference Slated for November 14 Get your feet wet exploring one of Iowa’s emerging livestock industries by registering for the 2017 Aquaculture Conference. Registration is free if completed by November 10th. Learn More Sheets Family Recognized as First Good Farm Neighbor Winners in Chickasaw County Leon Sheets says every day is a great...
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Green Farmstead Partner Profile: Kelly Tree Farm
By Haley (Banwart) Berry, CSIF Assistant Field Specialist For over 50 years, Kelly Tree Farm has been a leader in designing and planting windbreaks around livestock farms. It’s a niche the Iowa based nursery became well-known for under the direction of Kevin Kelly, the original owner. In 2016, Kelly Tree Farm transitioned into the good...
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Iowa Steel Masters Invests in CSIF, Emphasizes Support for Livestock Industry
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – October 25, 2017 – Iowa Steel Masters, a family owned custom steel roll forming company, was recently named a partner of the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) for their investment in the future of livestock farming in Iowa. “We are proud to join CSIF in their efforts to serve Iowa’s...
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Sheets Family Recognized as First Good Farm Neighbor Winners in Chickasaw County
Leon Sheets says every day is a great day to be a pig farmer. That’s the mantra he lives by each morning when he gets out of bed and heads to his hog barns. Pigs are Leon’s passion, which is why he and his wife, Barb, focus on good stockmanship and also service in their...
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Aquaculture Conference Slated for November 14
Experts to share opportunities and strategies for entering into fish and shrimp farming WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – October 2, 2017 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) is hosting the 2017 Aquaculture Conference on November 14 to provide farmers information about Iowa’s newest emerging livestock industry. The event, co-sponsored by Iowa State University...
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