Speakers included Mark Licht, of ISU Extension and Outreach; Susan Kozak of IDALS; Mark Gutierrez of USDA-RMA; Mike Henderson of NRCS; and Tim Bardole of Iowa Soybean Association.
In the past, PFI trials have looked at the growth of broccoli and head lettuce in the Iowa summer heat, but in 2019 the trial focus was on cabbages. How would this heat-tolerant vegetable perform in Iowa’s humidity?
Several new agricultural support programs were announced this week by the State of Iowa for meat processors, livestock producers, beginning farmers and some local food producers. More details can be found on our COVID-19 resources page.
The Savings Incentive Program was created to help beginning farmers establish viable, sustainable farm businesses.
The program was structured with input from beginning farmers and direction from established farmers. This year, we have changed the eligibility requirements. See if you qualify!
On our September shared learning call, we’ll hear from two officers at USDA’s Risk Management Agency on crop insurance options for these less common small-grain crops.
