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"We are excited to partner with Iowa State to offer this course for grain elevator managers in the state of Iowa and surrounding area," said Joel Brinkmeyer, chief executive of the AAI. "The close relationship between IGQI and the AAI Grain Committee keeps our members up to date with information on the latest technology, seasonal challenges, and regulatory changes. This course will be a new opportunity to provide professional development for front line operations managers and location superintendents."  Read More

Photo courtesy of Iowa Farm Bureau Federation

 

The Ag Summit in Des Moines last weekend drew big names in agriculture and lots of discussion about international markets.

 

AAI Board Chair Dave Tierney and AAI Services board member José Laracuente both attended the Summit which included Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, and Iowa Senators Charles Grassley and Joni Ernst.

 

Speakers at the Summit said they expect a new Farm Bill by December, and see great potential in export markets. A renegotiated NAFTA was seen as important for US businesses because it simplifies trade, and China, though sometimes problematic because of intellectual property issues, presents a giant market for middle class ag exports, particularly protein.

 

US transportation infrastructure is also seen as a priority, especially in response to the large sums of money Brazil is spending on roads, ports, and other infrastructure.

Setting Up For Success with Cover Crops Series

The Iowa Seed Corn Cover Crops Initiative will be hosting three August workshops. This series is FREE and will provide meals. "Setting up for Success with Cover Crops" will be an informative, peer-sharing event, with time set aside for an open discussion revolving around cover crops, soil health, & conservation. For more information to RSVP contact Shannon Moeller at 641-861-2280 or [email protected]. 

Getting Your Cover On: Cover Crop Establishment Methods Field Day 

The field day will start at the Jefferson County Extension Office with a complimentary meal prepared by the Jefferson County Cattlemen and welcome from ISU Extension Field Agronomist Rebecca Vittetoe.  The field day is free and open to the public, but reservations are suggested to help with the meal count. For more information or to RSVP contact the Jefferson County Extension office at 641-472-4166 or Rebecca Vittetoe at 319-653-4811 or [email protected]. Please RSVP by August 28. 

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey announced Tuesday that a record number of Iowa farmers signed up to install nutrient reduction practices on their farm through the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship's statewide water quality cost share program.

More than 2,600 farmers signed up to try cover crops, no-till/strip-till or nitrification inhibitor on more than 270,000 acres in 98 counties. The state will provide nearly $4.8 million in cost share funds to match the $8.7 million investment by Iowa farmers.

"I continue to be encouraged by the growing interest by Iowa farmers in trying practices focused on limiting nutrient loss and improving water quality. It is great to see 1,000 farmers trying a brand new practice on their farm and 1,600 farmers trying cover crops again at a reduced-rate of cost share. We are seeing farmers making a long-term commitment to learning about these new practices and seeing how they fit into their operation," Northey said. Read More