16 Mar 2016

New & Notes from the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Office, Scott County, mid-March 2016

By Angela M. Orr

Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey Provides Guidance for Hiring

Custom machine work prices decline but can’t keep up with drop in crop prices

Article | Fri, 03/04/2016 - 09:02 | B...

16 Mar 2016

Sustainable U.S. Soy Approved by European Feed Manufacturers' Federation

By Lisa Humphreys

ST. LOUIS (March 9, 2016) - The U.S. Soy Sustainability Assurance Protocol (SSAP) was positively benchmarked against the European Feed Manufacturers’ Federation’s (FEFAC) Soy Sourcing Guidelines through the independent International Trade Ce...

15 Mar 2016

Nominations Open for State Fair Award to Recognize Farm Family Values

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IA (03/09/2016)(readMedia)-- The Iowa State Fair and WHO News Radio 1040 are searching for nominations for the 2016 Way We Live Award to honor farm families that exemplify the unique values derived from hard work and a love for the ...

15 Mar 2016

Branstad, Reynolds, Northey Announce Second Round of Funding Awards for “Fueling Our Future Initiative”

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

Additional $2.5 million awarded to install 106 new blender pumps and 17 underground storage tanks

DES MOINES – Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds and Sec. of Agriculture Bill Northey today announced that $2....

08 Mar 2016

NEW PIONEER FOOD CO-OP SOILMATES GOES TO WASHINGTON!

By Jenifer Angerer

New Pi Soilmates’ Food & Garden Educator Scott Koepke Asked to Talk to Congress for The Pew Charitable Trusts

Iowa City, Mar. 8, 2016 – The Pew Charitable Trusts flew New Pioneer Food Co-op Soilmates’ Scott Koepke...

08 Mar 2016

Checkoff Research Helps Open Motor Oil Market to High Oleic Soy

By United Soybean Board

Company leverages farmer dollars into funding to build high oleic-based motor oil plant

ST. LOUIS (March 8, 2016) - The sustainability of U.S. soybeans has led to a new market opportunity for the very farmers who grow them.

07 Mar 2016

Smiddy Welcomes Local FFA Groups to Springfield and Works Against Attacks to Agriculture Education

By Paul Ferrero

PORT BYRON, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillsdale, met with area members of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) during their annual lobby day in Springfield on Tuesday.

"The FFA is a wonderful organization that helps prepare our ...

29 Feb 2016

USSEC to Provide Insight on Growing Customer Focus on Sustainability at Commodity Classic

By United Soybean Board

In these challenging market conditions, growers are looking for ways to differentiate and build preference for their products around the world. Visit the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) booth at Commodity Classic to gain insight into the inc...

29 Feb 2016

ISU Extension and Outreach Scott County Calendar, March 2016

By Angela M. Orr

March 2, 2016 Ornamental and Turf Applicators, Scott County Extension Office 9:00am-11:30am

March 2, 2016 Master Gardener Spring Seminar-“Great Gardening Resources” Scott County Extension Office, 7pm-9pm

$5.00 fee, refreshm...

26 Feb 2016

Soy Checkoff Leads Industry to Think Beyond the Bushel

By United Soybean Board

Farmer-leaders make decisions to support innovation to build preference for U.S. soy

ST. LOUIS (February 24, 2016) - With a focus on building preference for U.S. soy, farmer-leaders of the soy checkoff met last week to continue implementation ...

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