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CSIF Launches Calving Under Roof Videos
Industry experts share insight into economics, cattle health and reducing feed costs WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – November 1, 2016 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) launched a series of videos featuring experts to help Iowa’s livestock and poultry farmers successfully and responsibly grow their farms. The brief videos include snapshots from the...
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CSIF News Briefs – October 2016
Story County Pork Producer Recognized with Good Farm Neighbor Award The Dave and Elaine Struthers family of Story County were recognized with the Good Farm Neighbor Award on Monday, October 17. Iowa Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig, presented the award to the Struthers, thanking them for their commitment to their land and livestock, and...
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Construction Checklist: Building a New Livestock Barn
Harvest is well underway in Iowa, and as fields continue to open up across the state many livestock farmers will be ready to begin construction of new livestock barns. There are several fundamental steps that need to be addressed prior to and during the building process. Follow the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers new construction...
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Story County Pork Producer Recognized with Good Farm Neighbor Award
Dave Struthers, Story County pork producer and past president of the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA), has dedicated his farming career not only to raising crops and livestock, but being an active member of his local and statewide farming community. “I think it’s everybody’s responsibility to speak on behalf of whatever business they do,” Dave...
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Fall Planting Success Story: Out with the Old, In with the New
For many years, trees have functioned as a valuable tool at Pat and Norman Pint’s livestock farm near Fairbank. From improved aesthetics, to mitigating odor, and snow control, the Pints recognized many benefits of the windbreak that had been established on their farm for almost 40 years. But like many tools, time started to take...
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Aquaculture Conference Slated for November 17
Experts to share opportunities and strategies for entering into fish farming WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – October 10, 2016 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) is hosting the 2016 Aquaculture Conference on November 17 to provide farmers information about Iowa’s newest livestock industry. The event, co-sponsored by Iowa State University and the North...
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Struthers Family to Receive Good Farm Neighbor Award
West Des Moines, Iowa – October 7, 2016 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) commends the Struthers family of Story County for their outstanding efforts as a neighbors and community leaders. They have been named recipients of the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor award. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey will present the award...
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Banwart Joins Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – October 3, 2016 – Haley Banwart has been named Assistant Field Specialist for the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF). Banwart will communicate the Coalition’s mission and services by sharing the success stories of Iowa’s farm families who have grown their livestock farms successfully and responsibly using on-farm best management...
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Fall Manure Application Reminders
Harvest season is here and that means it’s also time to start thinking about fall manure application. Manure is an important resource that can help you build healthy soils by improving soil tilth, water holding capacity and erosion resistance. Following these simple reminders can help you maximize the value of your fertilizer source while maintaining...
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Autumn: An Ideal Season for Tree Planting
September 22 marked the first day of fall. Although the traditional growing season is over for Iowa’s crop farmers, the autumnal equinox ushers in the perfect conditions to complete your tree planting. Fall is a great time to plant shrubs and trees because it allows the roots to become established before the ground freezes. However,...
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