Acreage Living Newsletter
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Fruit and Vegetable Vendors Serving Iowa |
The right supplies can make all the difference between a successful year and a mediocre year but finding the right supplies to grow fruit and vegetables in the state can be challenging. Unless you are in-the-know, how do you know? There are in fact many companies that are stationed in Iowa, have field representatives for Iowa, or service Iowa from a distance. |
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The Deep Wounds of Forest Invasive Species |
It is this time of year that our native trees and shrubs downshift into dormancy during cold fall days, first trading the greens of photosynthesis for the brilliant colors of fall and then, in a synchronous ritual formed through millennia of adaptation to Iowa’s climate, drop their leaves and settle in for winter. |
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Farm Leases - Frequently Asked Questions |
Because nearly half of Iowa’s crop ground is farmed pursuant to a cash rent or crop share lease, it is crucial that both tenants and landlords understand the implications of Iowa law on their farm leases as they move into 2018. This article addresses several frequent questions that arise regarding Iowa farm leases and the law. |
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Winter Manure Management |
Manure can cause odor and water quality concerns if it is not properly managed. Learn about an alternative to daily manure hauling and how it can improve your livestock operation. |