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Farm couples who are looking for a chance to review their goals while learning and relaxing in a scenic part of the state should consider attending the Farm Couple Getaway, Feb. 16-17 in northeast Iowa.
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Iowa State University Extension Service
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1/24/24
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A new analysis of the federal government’s enforcement of animal-welfare laws has found that regulators penalize only 1 percent of the breeders who are cited for violations.
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Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch
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3/20/24
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Cinnamon Ridge Dairy Farm is among 20 Iowa dairies awarded Choose Iowa Dairy innovation grants totaling $750,000.
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4/24/24
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Supervisors of Dickinson County voted unanimously April 16 to implement new restrictions on the placement of carbon dioxide pipelines to create larger buffers between them and people and animals.
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4/24/24
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The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is accepting applications through May 24 for water quality implementation and demonstration projects. Selected projects will help deliver outreach and technical assistance to farmers and landowners to advance the implementation of conservation practices proven to protect and enhance water quality.
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4/17/24
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Warm soil temperatures and favorable weather have allowed farmers across Iowa to start planting corn and soybeans this week, according to several field agronomists.
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Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch
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4/17/24
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The Iowa Barn Foundation spring tour showcases 11 barns in southern Black Hawk and northern Tama counties, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, June 22 and 23.
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4/10/24
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Olathea Creek Winery in LeClaire is among 26 Iowa organizations awarded Choose Iowa grants to expand business and services.
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4/10/24
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In the heartland of America, where vast fields of corn stretch to the horizon, a subtle but significant shift has taken place.
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Jacob Lane of the West Liberty Index and Advocate News
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3/27/24
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When six-year-old Finley Durant witnessed an act of kindness at a local grocery store, an idea popped into her young head.
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Tim Evans of the Advocate News
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3/27/24
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The classic American meal of meat, potatoes, and vegetables was fused with Japanese ingredients to win over judges at this year’s student Taste competition, hosted March 4, by the Iowa Pork Producers Association.
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3/27/24
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Here are 2023 sales of Scott County land zoned for agriculture outside of Davenport and Bettendorf.
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1/17/24
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USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing up to $5 million to fund agreements that address Iowa-specific conservation issues.
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3/13/24
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All hay producers in the region are invited to attend the annual Eastern Iowa Hay Producers Association Annual Meeting and Conference on March 14 at Buzzy’s Bar and Grill, 414 Main St., Welton.
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3/13/24
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Sales and service of Deere’s biggest products return to Scott County with P&K Midwest’s acquisition of River Valley Turf.
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Mark Ridolfi, NSP Managing Editor
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3/12/24
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Mashed potatoes and pizza are popular foods on their own. But a group of students in Jan Garland’s fourth-grade class at Walcott Elementary School took a chance and combined the two, winning a statewide agriculture contest in the process.
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Erin M. Gentz, NSP Editor
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3/12/24
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All hay producers in the region are invited to attend the annual Eastern Iowa Hay Producers Association Annual Meeting and Conference on March 14 at Buzzy’s Bar and Grill, 414 Main St., Welton. Registration is at 10 a.m. with the program at 10:30 a.m.
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2/28/24
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Scott County’s 4-H family celebrated a year of achievement at the annual Family Fun Night, Jan. 27 at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds Starlite Ballroom.
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2/27/24
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Career Development Events gives FFA students a chance to get involved with something they’re interested in and they can build a career out of it. These competitions are super beneficial for new members to get engaged, see what their interests might be, and give them that agriculture exposure. It’s an amazing career exploration experience.
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2/21/24
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If you could go back to your High School FFA days, what advice would you give yourself?
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2/21/24
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