Acreage Living Newsletter
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Whole Farm Revenue Protection |
The Whole Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) plan is designed to provide crop insurance to diverse specialty crop farmers. It is intended to provide protection across all farming enterprises including livestock, specialty crops and aquaculture. |
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Don't Just Put Horses Away for the Winter |
Horse health and care is a year-round process. Good nutrition, vaccination schedules, parasite control and other care should be continued throughout the winter. |
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5 C's of Credit |
Getting an agricultural land loan requires a wealth of information, and it is invaluable for a borrower to know what a lender is looking for. AgAmerica Lending’s Chief Credit Officer, Jackie Toenes lends her considerable expertise in explaining the 5 Cs of Credit and how they apply to land lending below. |
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Water for Wildlife: Bird-baths, Ponds and Fountains |
With spring coming in a few months, it is refreshing to plan to create or improve water resources for wildlife. A clean water source is a key element in creating a wildlife-friendly acreage. A bird bath or pond, also creates and aesthetically pleasing element that is a great place to sit back and enjoy life. |
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Keep Your Chickens Healthy and Producing During Winter Months |
As the weather turns cold, it is time to start thinking about winterizing your coop so your chickens stay healthy and produce eggs through the colder months. To help you, we have compiled a list of basic winterizing tips. |
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Soil Health for Vegetable Crops |
The term “soil health” has been generating a lot of buzz as we explore options to develop sustainable vegetable production systems. From the standpoint of soil, there are three main categories of soil health indicators: chemical, physical and biological. All three indicators are critical for optimum soil health and influence various functions. |
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Let the Snow be Your Learning Canvas This Winter |
Careful collection of information on the habits of winter residents will yield insights into the types of habitats wildlife need on your land during winter. |
| Voluntary Soil Amendment Survey |
Students from Iowa State University's CyBIZ Lab, an experiential student program which allows cross functional student teams to consult on client based projects, are currently researching the market's perception of a specific soil amendment and would appreciate your participation in the brief survey below. The survey is anonymous and voluntary. |