Iowa | Morning Ag Clips

September 18, 2018

OPEN ENROLLMENT ...

Open enrollment is right around the corner!

What does health insurance coverage mean for you, your farm and your employees?

September 18, 2018

FOR IL, IA, MO, OH & WI FFA MEMBERS ...

GROWMARK announces 2019 essay contest theme

The deadline for all submissions is midnight Central time on November 9, 2018

September 17, 2018

school lunch

LOCAL FOOD ...

Iowa Local Food Day on Oct. 11

32 schools committed to serving two or more dishes of Iowa grown or raised foods

September 17, 2018

Lundy holds a degree in animal science with a minor in agricultural business and a Master’s degree in animal science from Iowa State. (Courtesy of ISU Extension and Outreach)

BEEF SPECIALIST ...

Lundy named Beef Specialist with Extension

Lundy has worked for the Iowa Beef Center since 2015

September 17, 2018

“We are excited to work with Kennedy Cattle Company of Atlantic, Iowa to feed the steers again this year,” says Casey Allison, Iowa Cattlemen’s Association staff. “Throughout the testing period, we will collect data on the growth progression of each animal by utilizing ultrasound technology, EID’s and recording weights on test, at the interim period and off-test weights.” Steer donors and YCLP participants will receive regular communication throughout the test via email to stay up to date on progress in the feedyard. (iacattlemen.org)

CARCASS CHALLENGE ...

9th annual statewide Carcass Challenge

Sponsors donate 700 lb. steer calves to compete in prestigious contest

September 16, 2018

The Brian Keehner family from Clayton County. (Courtesy of Iowa Department of Agriculture)

RECOGNITION ...

66 families receive environmental award

Awards presented to families that have led the way on environmental stewardship

September 16, 2018

Titus Awokuse from Michigan State University is the second finalist for the next endowed dean of Iowa State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and director of the Iowa Agricultural and Home Economics Experiment Station. (Courtesy of ISU)

DEAN FINALIST ...

2nd finalist for Ag & Life Sciences Dean at ISU

Titus Awokuse from Michigan State University is the second finalist

September 16, 2018

Few Iowa farms will receive payments this fall from current farm bill programs ARC or PLC, but payments will be available throughout the state to producers through the Market Facilitation Program, one component of the three programs included in the recently announced short-term tariff relief program. (Courtesy of ISU Extension and Outreach)

PAYMENT PROGRAMS ...

USDA payment programs

Funds available through Trade Assistance Package

September 16, 2018

"I want to thank Governor Reynolds for giving me this opportunity. I am excited to work with the Governor and her administration to continue our efforts to support our state's dynamic agriculture industry," said Naig. (Courtesy of Iowa Department of Agriculture)

FARM SAFETY ...

Farm Safety and Health Week Sept. 16-22

Take steps to ensure a safe and successful harvest season

September 16, 2018

FUNDING ANNOUNCED ...

Cattlemen approve FY19 Plan of Work

Board will invest about $40.5 million into marketing, research programs