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CSIF Tips of the Month – June 2016
5 Things You Should Know About CSIF Whether you’re a current farmer, an aspiring farmer or an agri-business professional, here are five things you should know about the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) Summer Construction Season Reminders Starting construction on a new livestock confinement? Before you start, make sure your I’s are dotted...
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Top 7 Things I Learned Working for the Coalition
Five and a half years ago, I had the opportunity to join the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers staff full-time. I had just completed my education at Iowa State University and was excited for a career in the ag industry. The countless hours I’d spent growing up and working on my family’s central Iowa grain...
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‘Manure: Your Fertilizer Source Workshop’ Slated for July 6
WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – June 7, 2016 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) is hosting a first-of-its-kind workshop designed to help livestock farmers maximize the nutrient value of the manure they apply to their fields on July 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Quality Inn in Dyersville. “More and...
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5 Things You Should Know About the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers
By: Haley Banwart, CSIF Intern Whether you’re a current farmer, an aspiring farmer or an agri-business professional, here are five things you should know about the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF). 1) Free and confidential services At the Coalition, we provide free and confidential consultations to Iowa’s livestock farmers. Our services range from interpreting...
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Healthy Roots Ensure Successful Tree Growth
Out of sight out of mind. When we think of tree health, we often consider what’s above ground first. In reality, it’s what is below the soil that matters most. A strong root system is essential to tree health. The survival of a newly planted tree depends on root establishment, and root establishment is the...
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Manure Stockpiling Reminders
As planting progresses across the state, the window to apply manure to crop ground is rapidly closing. If you’re planning to stockpile manure over the summer months, double-check the requirements before choosing a location. There are different requirements based on the type of operation you have. For more specific information, please review the links below...
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Intern Update: Another Summer, Another Opportunity
By: Haley Banwart, CSIF Intern Opportunity came knocking at my door when I was invited to intern with the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers for another summer. And because I had such a great experience the first time around, I simply couldn’t say no. As I sit at my desk for the first time in...
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Iowa Youth Optimistic About Ag Careers, Including Farming
May 5, 2016 – West Des Moines – Despite the recent downturn in the ag economy, 86 percent of Iowa’s youth intend to pursue a career in agriculture, according to a recent survey of Iowa FFA members conducted by the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF). This year marks the eleventh year CSIF has conducted the survey...
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Top 4 Tree Considerations for New Construction
Top 4 Tree Considerations for New Construction If you’re planning to build a new livestock facility and are considering adding trees after the barn or lots are built, here’s what you need to keep in mind during site layout: 1) Plan for a solid row of trees on the north and west sides. To maximize...
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Funding for Monarch Butterfly Habitat Available to Iowa Farmers
Iowa farmers who want to increase habitat for Monarch butterflies on their land now have opportunities to receive funding for conservation practices that attract Monarchs. The Monarch butterfly has declined precipitously in recent decades, and is currently undergoing a status review for potential federal listing. Iowa is one of nine states along the Monarch’s core...
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