Feed The Farmer
Feed the Farmer is back in full swing and this week's winner was Dean Fuller of Cambridge, IA. This week's Feed the Farmer was sponsored by Vetter Equipment and Puck Custom Enterprises of Manning, Iowa. The food was provided by Sparky's One Stop in Jefferson, Iowa. Listen to True Country 540 KWMT to see what counties are eligible to call in to be eligible for Feed the Farmer!
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2013 Iowa Power Farming Show
The Iowa Power Farming Show took place at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines from Tuesday, January 29th to Thursday, Janaury 31st. The Iowa Power Farming Show is 3rd Largest Farm Show in the US with 7.0 acres of displays. It is attended by exhibitors from 29 states and 4 Canadian Provinces with 750 Companies in 1840 booths spread out over 3 Facilities and 6 Floors (Wells Fargo Arena, Hy-Vee
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Farmland Prices in Iowa Continue to Soar
The damaging drought apparently hasn't dried up demand for farmland in Iowa, where prices continue to soar.
A new survey by the Iowa Farm and Land Chapter of the Realtors Land Institute says farmland prices have risen an average of 7.7 percent since March and 18.5 percent in the past 12 months to hit nearly $7,900 an acre.
The institute surveyed 300 of its members.
The
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Join in the fight to end rural hunger in Iowa
Nearly 15 percent of rural households in America face food insecurity, which amounts to an estimated 3 million families, according to Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger relief organization. Families in these communities are often busy helping to feed the world but do not have access to enough food to sustain a healthy lifestyle. But thanks to the upcoming
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Industry improves biodiesel specifications to meet needs of today's fuels
Fuel quality and a strong set of standards remain one of the highest priorities for the biodiesel industry. That is why the industry continues to refine the ASTM biodiesel specifications to meet the needs of customers with Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) and new diesel engine and after-treatment technology. A new voluntary No. 1-B grade for biodiesel (B100) passed the ASTM D2 Committee on
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Gov. Branstad reminds public of harvesting grass in state highway ditches
Gov. Branstad is encouraging farmers to harvest grass in the state highway right of way as a way to help combat this summer’s drought.
"Under the hot and dry conditions that the state is and has been experiencing, farmers are searching for alternative ways to feed their livestock. Harvesting grass along the side of state roads is an efficient and economical mean for farmers to
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USDA Announces Sign-Up Date for Highly Erodible Land Initiative under the Conser
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will begin sign-up for the Highly Erodible Land Initiative under the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) on July 23, 2012. The purpose of this initiative, announced by Secretary Vilsack in February, is to protect up to 750,000 acres of the nation’s most highly erodible croplands. Producers may enroll at
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Iowa Farmers, Gardenders Feel the Heat From Mother Nature
Gardeners and farmers across the state aren’t only worrying about the effects of the scorching sun on their plants, they’re also taking stock of the damage caused by hordes of iridescent insects that are chewing away produce and profits.
The culprit: Japanese beetles. They’re taking a bite out of Iowa gardens and farmers’ fields.
According to Iowa State
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Increased Market Volatility Likely to Impact Farm Profits in 2012
Fluctuating commodity prices, drought-stressed crops and global concern over lingering European debt, all play a role in the economic future of the Iowa farmer. Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF), Iowa’s largest grassroots farm organization, is bringing national experts to the Iowa State Center Scheman Building in Ames July 23-24 to help farmers manage the incredible economic risks
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Iowa Cattlemen'ÂÂs Association names winners of Carcass Challenge
High quality at a moderate cost of production. That was the general measure used by the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association in its Carcass Challenge that wrapped up with awards on Monday, July 2nd.
In its inaugural year, the top Carcass Challenge award with its $2000 cash prize was earned by a Cass County cattleman. Doug Steele of Steele Land & Livestock in Anita entered a steer in the
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Iowa 4-Her's to compete at state fair
Eleven teams of Iowa youth have been selected to compete in the 2012 Bratney Companies 4-H Robotics Challenge at the Iowa State Fair.
Each team consists of three to 10 youths, and at least one member must be in 4-H. The competition takes place over two days. The junior division will be held on Friday, Aug. 10, and the senior division will be held on Saturday, Aug. 11, in the 4-H
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"ÂÂFields of Champions" Cookout to Showcase Iowa Agriculture July 13 in Ames
A “Fields of Champions” Cookout celebrating food and farming will be a highlight of the Summer Iowa Games Athlete Jamboree and Opening Ceremony Friday, July 13, in Ames.
The cookout, coordinated by the Iowa Food & Family Project, begins at 5:30 p.m. in parking lot S6 east of Jack Trice
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Heat stress and livestock
Heat is hard on livestock, especially cattle. I spoke with Kelly Karolyn, seed stock manager with the Iowa Cattlemen's Association about that, on KWMT.
"Compared to other animals, cattle rely on respiration more than sweating to cool down. Wind and cool nights can help, but when temperatures are this high, producers must also consider other ways to keep their
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Grinnell Heritage Farm featured in HBO documentary about obesity in America
Grinnell Heritage Farm, a certified organic vegetable farm in central Iowa, is one of several Iowa farms featured in a new four-part HBO documentary – “The Weight of the Nation” – that aired in April exploring the causes and consequences of the growing obesity epidemic in the United States.
Andrew and Melissa
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Senate passes farm bill
The Senate approved a sweeping new farm bill that would cost nearly $1 trillion over the next 10 years, financing dozens of price support and crop insurance programs for farmers and food assistance for low-income families.
The bill passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, 64 to 35.
It now goes to the House, where it faces a much tougher road because conservative lawmakers want
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