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‘Farming for the Future’ Expert Videos Available for Download
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – February 23, 2015 – Livestock farmers who missed the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers’ (CSIF) successful Farming for the Future conference in January can now view the various segments via video at www.supportfarmers.com/video. Each segment includes experts who can help Iowa’s livestock and poultry farmers manage changes to their farms....
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CSIF Tips of the Month – February 2015
Rules and Regulations Highlight DNR Records: Make Sure Your Farm’s Information Is Correct DNR continues to inspect livestock and poultry farms across the state, per the requirements of the workplan. The initial part of the inspection process requires DNR to review their records and aerial maps for the farm to determine if an on-site inspection...
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Check Permits, Records Before Livestock Inspections
Reprinted with permission of the Iowa Farm Bureau Spokesman By: Bethany Baratta As the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continues its inspections of livestock farms as part of the work plan agreement signed with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7, farmers should remain prepared for a potential site visit, a leading Iowa livestock...
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Responsible Aquaculture: CSIF Highlights Best Management Practices
As aquaculture makes a splash in Iowa, it’s important for producers to focus on neighbor relations and brush up on the rules that regulate this growing livestock industry. “Whether you’re a new producer or an existing farmer, it’s wise to plan for growth,” said Brian Waddingham, executive director of the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers...
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Sink or Swim: Managing the Financial Risks of the Aquaculture Industry
For anyone entering a new industry like Iowa aquaculture, the opportunities are great, but it’s vital to ask some key questions first. “Do your homework,” said Allen Patten, a vice president with Farm Credit Services of America, who spoke at the 2014 Iowa Aquaculture Conference. “If you can answer these key questions, you’ll probably be...
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FCS America Supports Farmers through Investment in CSIF
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – January 8, 2015 – 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...
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Conference to Feature Experts to Help Livestock Farmers Grow Responsibly
Livestock experts share innovative ways to mitigate risk on the farm WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – January 6, 2015 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) is hosting its tenth annual Farming for the Future Conference January 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Quality Inn and Suites in Ames. This year’s...
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Aquaculture 101: What Every Producer Needs to Know
Feel like the waters for aquaculture farming in Iowa are uncharted? Iowa State University Extension aquaculture experts offer a wealth of tips to help you get your aquaculture business off to a good start. “There are some standard operating procedures (SOPs) to follow to help your operation succeed,” said Allen Pattillo, an Iowa State University...
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CSIF Tips of the Month – January 2015
Rules and Regulations Highlight Manure Applicator Certification: What You Need To Know State law requires all commercial manure applicators and confinement site manure applicators (specifically those with over 500 animal units in confinement) to attend annual training to handle, transport or land-apply manure. Commercial Manure Applicators To become certified as a commercial manure applicator, there are...
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Concerned to Confident: The Leichty Family
Henry County, located in rural southeast Iowa, has an economy largely powered by agriculture. Just over twenty percent of the jobs in the county are related to agriculture, and over half of those are in the livestock industry. The area is well known for its turkey production. Ben Leichty is one of the area’s turkey...
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