Families filled the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds Starlite Ballroom Saturday for an annual celebration of 4-H's deep Scott County roots.
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2/4/25
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The Iowa Pork Producers Association proudly announces the members of the 2025 Iowa Pork Youth Leadership Team, selected at the Iowa Pork Congress in Des Moines. Amanda Ostrem of Stanhope, Calla Langel of Le Mars, and Brady Allan of Le Mars will represent the pork industry in their new roles throughout the year, promoting pork production across Iowa and beyond.
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2/4/25
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The annual Iowa Pork Regional Conferences return this February, with four stops across Iowa, including Washington, Feb. 27.
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2/4/25
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A Soil Health and Cover Crop meeting will be held Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the Regional Innovation Center from 10 a.m. – noon.
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1/29/25
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Carroll County pig farmer Aaron Juergens has been named the new president of the Iowa Pork Producers Association. He assumed the role during the organization’s annual meeting in Des Moines on January 21.
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1/29/25
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The Iowa Pork Producers Association named Chef Jessica Baldus, of Taste restaurant in Osage, as the winner of the 38th and final Taste event! Chef Jessica captivated the crowd with her exquisite Mangalitsa Estates pork tenderloin fillet, earning her the top honor and a $5,000 prize.
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1/29/25
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The Iowa Pork Producers Association announced the 2024 Master Pork Producers at the Iowa Pork Congress banquet on Jan. 22 in Des Moines.
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1/29/25
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The latest data from the CDC and USDA show the continued devastating effects of bird flu outbreaks across the United States – with Iowa, the nation’s leading egg producer, suffering substantial losses.
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Lauren Cross, Investigate Midwest
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1/29/25
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The spring 2025 Iowa Nutrient Research Center seminar series will showcase “Insights from Next Gen Water Researchers” with presentations by current and recent Iowa State University graduate students. They will discuss studies they are or have been involved in and how water quality research is helping inform their careers.
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1/29/25
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Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is already looking forward to his next visit to North Scott's Regional Innovation Center.
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Erin M. Gentz, NSP Editor
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1/28/25
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USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) obligated a record $112.1 million in conservation practice funding to Iowa farmers in fiscal year 2024 (FY24) through 1,960 conservation program contracts that will help treat natural resource concerns such as soil erosion and water quality on nearly 400,000 acres.
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1/22/25
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Scott County Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners, from left: Chad Dexter, Christine Bolte, Joshua Witt, Lora Schmidt and Tracey Kuehl.
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1/22/25
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USDA is working to increase urban agriculture as it plays an important role in growing not only fresh, healthy produce, but also providing jobs, beautifying their neighborhoods, and offering access to fresh, healthy food in areas where grocery stores are scarce.
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1/22/25
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As the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) continues to implement more conservation practices on Iowa’s landscape, we are also working diligently to develop our staffing support in alignment with increased growth. At the county level, IDALS employs staff in the 100 USDA Service Center field offices. Our staff are integral to the greater conservation program delivery system alongside entities including the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and local Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs). This means that state, federal, district and other partner staff all work in collaboration to deliver conservation program assistance to landowners in their local areas.
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Will Myers and Susan Kozak
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1/22/25
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Iowans have once again demonstrated a strong commitment to protecting our state’s rich natural resources with yet another record-setting year for our state’s conservation and water quality efforts. For the third consecutive year, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, in partnership with Iowa’s 100 Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs), farmers, landowners, and public and private partners, have set a record for the implementation of proven practices within Iowa.
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Mike Naig, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture
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1/22/25
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Theresa Greenfield, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development state director for Iowa, announced Tuesday that Kate Sand, the deputy director, will take over as acting director.
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Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch
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1/22/25
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For farmers, it is no secret that the health of their land tomorrow is dependent on what they do today, which is why farmers across the state are taking action to implement conservation programs and practices that will ensure their land and water are kept safe, healthy and prosperous for years to come.
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Sydney Garrett, Iowa Corn
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1/22/25
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A science class for middle school students at Panorama Middle School commonly involves a trek out to the prairie behind the school, a sketch of native seeds under the microscope or a homework assignment to track the progress of a backyard bluebird from its birdhouse.
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Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch
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1/22/25
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STAR is a free tool to assist farm operators and landowners in evaluating their nutrient and soil management practices on individual fields. The ultimate objective is to meet the goals of the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy (NRS).
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1/22/25
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Rep. Mike Sexton, chair of the Iowa House agriculture committee said his early priorities for the upcoming legislative session include a grain indemnity bill, an elimination of the wool checkoff program and preparations for foreign diseases that would impact livestock.
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Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch
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1/15/25
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