The Annual Spring Field Day at the Borlaug Learning Center features many topics. Discussion will be held on corn growth and development from the planting date trials and expectations on pollination. Updates on crop and soil fertility issues from the drought in 2012 to the late start in 2013, nitrogen management, sulfur and micronutrient recommendations, weed control challenges, weed resistance management and updates on the latest plant diseases.
Heavy rainfall, floods and cool temperatures across the Midwest have slowed planting this spring. Here ae some basic guidelines if you are unable to plant because of an insurable cause of loss by the final planting date.
Pasture walk held on Jeremy & Jodi Peake farm near Waukon will feature pasturing near streams and management practices that can help protect water quality.
Specialized vegetable production farm equipment will be showcased at a field day and open house hosted by Kymar Acres and Windridge Implement on June 8.
The 4-State Dairy Nutrition & Management Conference allows nutritionists, allied industry professionals, and veterinarians to hear the latest research and its practical application within dairy nutrition and management.
Results from the most recent survey of farmland rental rates conducted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach showed that the average estimated cash rent for corn and soybean land in the state for 2013 was $270 per acre, an increase of $18 per acre or 7 percent from last year.
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey today reminded eligible farm owners that the deadline to apply for the 2013 Century and Heritage Farm Program is June 1, 2013. The program recognizes families that have owned their farm for 100 years in the case of Century Farms and 150 years for Heritage Farms.
Research has long told us that consumers view the meat case as a “sea of red” and are increasingly confused about fresh meat cuts. As a result, they tend to only purchase the 3 or 4 cuts they are most familiar with. The Beef Checkoff, in partnership with the National Pork Board, spent more than 18 months conducting research to learn how to help consumers understand the beef and pork cuts they see in the meat case.
There are beef choices for all budgets. Planning menus, creating shopping lists and knowing what cuts to look for will help shoppers stretch their food dollar. Here are some tips from the Iowa Beef Industry Council to stretch your beef dollar.
Profitability in the cattle feeding industry is extremely simple; buy cheap, sell high. But implementing that strategy is anything but simple. Now, the Iowa Beef Center is providing an on-line tool to help make it easier to manage the margin between purchase and selling price.
4-H members showing Beef, Dairy, Goats, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep, and Swine at the County Fair or State Fair will need to be The Food Safety Quality Assurance (FSQA) certified.
With calving well underway, now is the time to focus some attention on your bull power. When thinking about bull management, young bulls need to be separate from mature bulls.
The 2012 drought that impacted major portions of the US created a myriad of challenges for all livestock producers. Hay yields were down sharply and the corn crop ranged from pretty good in a few small pockets of Iowa to absolutely dismal over the majority of the Midwest.
The Agricultural Marketing Resource Center at ISU recently posted information about the release of a report which provides a comprehensive look at the economic role, challenges and opportunities for food hubs in the nation's growing local food movement.
This is the time of year to assess forage stands for winter injury. Snow cover and residual vegetative cover help to insulate the soil and stabilize soil and crown temperatures.
The Big Four Fairbook is now available online. The Big Four Fair will be held at the Big 4 Fairgrounds, Postville Iowa, June 14-16, 2013. Continue on for more Big Four Fair information and for all of the great shows!
