“It was like dad taking the training wheels off…”

When Justin & Lacie Robbins were ready to explore building, they reached out to CSIF.

“There was no pressure—just helpful, practical guidance to get us started.”

From that first conversation, CSIF helped them build a new cattle barn with confidence and clarity.

Justin and Lacie Robbins

For more information on controlling leachate from feedstuffs, call the Coalition at 800.932.2436

Jeremy and Sara Ebaugh Family

Jeremy and Sara Ebaugh, along with their three sons, John, Joe, and Jeb, operate Ebaugh Dairy, a fourth-generation farm that is home to Holstein dairy cows, a cow/calf herd and chickens. The family also raises corn, soybeans, hay, oats and rye. Milk from the dairy is sold to Wapsie Valley Creamery, and the family also sells Holstein bull calves, eggs and St. Bernard puppies.

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Rysdam Family

Mike and Diana, along with the help of Mike’s brother Mark, operate Rysdam Family Farm, a diversified cow/calf beef cattle operation that also raises corn, soybeans, hay, wheat and oats. Previously, the family also raised sheep, hogs and chickens for meat and eggs.

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Young Producers: Expand Your Industry Knowledge and Leadership with ICLP

The 43rd annual Iowa Governor’s Charity Steer Show continues to make an impact, raising $569,000 for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa. Including this year’s donations, the Iowa Governor’s Charity Steer has surpassed $6 million in donations since its inception in 1983.

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Iowa Pork Renews NIL Partnership with Cyclones Moore, Bacon

The Iowa Pork Producers Association is proud to announce a renewed name, image and likeness (NIL) partnership with Iowa State University football standouts Tyler Moore and Caleb Bacon.

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Getting Along with Your Fuzzy and Feathery Neighbors

The impact we can have incorporating wildlife friendly practices throughout our lives is tremendous and beneficial to the natural world. But, what happens when those actions are too successful? What happens when we attract a type of wildlife that we’d rather not have at our home?

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Secretary Naig Urges Iowans to Prioritize Safety, Mental Health this Harvest Season

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is accepting pre-applications for cost-share grants to support urban conservation and water quality projects as part of the state’s Nutrient Reduction Strategy.

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