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CSIF News Briefs – January 2017
Tight Margins Fuel Farmers’ Risk Management Decisions If history is any guide of agriculture’s economic cycle, today’s downturn in prices will create new opportunities for farmers to capture the next movement of consumer demand. The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers recent Farming for the Future Conference provided farmers the risk management tools and resources they...
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Top 10 Farming for the Future Considerations
During periods of low profit margins, it can be easy to get caught up with the current conditions of the market and overlook the preventative measures needed to ensure future profitability on the farm. Business and financial planning experts at the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers recent Farming for the Future Conference highlighted the key...
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Tight Margins Fuel Farmers’ Risk Management Decisions
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – January 27, 2017 – If history is any guide of agriculture’s economic cycle, the risk management strategies farmers realize during a downturn in prices will greatly impact their ability to capture the next movement of consumer demand, according to experts from the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) recent ‘Farming...
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Accu-Steel Fabric Covered Buildings Invests in the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – January 13, 2017 – Accu-Steel Fabric Covered Buildings, a leading manufacturer of fabric-covered buildings, affirms its support of Iowa agriculture through an investment in the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF). Jason Owen, president of Accu-Steel, said the family-owned business is proud to serve Iowa’s livestock farmers today and into...
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CSIF Announces Call for Good Farm Neighbor Award Nominations
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – January 9, 2017 –The Wergin Good Farm Neighbor award recognizes Iowa livestock farmers who take pride in doing things right. To celebrate responsible livestock farming, the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) is announcing a call for Good Farm Neighbor award nominations through March 1, 2017. “We invite all Iowans...
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Winter Guide to Windbreaks
The holiday season may be over, but Old Man Winter remains. Tired of those inconvenient snow drifts piling up on your livestock farm? A properly planted windbreak can greatly reduce your time and effort spent on moving snow. Two Approaches to Snow Control When it comes to windbreaks, there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all...
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12 Reasons to Call the Coalition
Since 2004, the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) has assisted over 3,720 Iowa farm families in raising livestock responsibly and successfully. As a trusted third-party resource, CSIF offers a variety of services that are completely confidential and free of charge. The wide range of these services are summarized in the following “12 Reasons to...
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CSIF News Briefs – December 2016
Five Tips for Understanding Manure Management Farmers wear many hats, and when it comes to manure management they must balance the roles of an agronomist, economist and environmental steward. Check out the following tips from our recent Manure Workshop to learn how you can better maximize the nutrient value of your manure. Manure Management Tips...
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CSIF Conference to Focus on Managing Risk on Your Farm
Industry experts to provide strategies to improve profitability WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – December 15, 2016 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) is hosting its twelfth annual Farming for the Future Conference January 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Quality Inn and Suites in Ames. This year’s conference, themed “Managing...
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Big Gain, Inc. Invests in CSIF
Big Gain, Inc. affirms its support of Iowa agriculture through an investment in the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF). Brian Waddingham, executive director of the Coalition, says the group has stepped forward with an investment to support CSIF’s efforts in working with livestock farmers. “We’re extremely grateful for the contribution made by Big Gain,...
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