As of Monday, about 16% of Iowa’s corn and 24% of its soybeans have been harvested so far this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For corn, that is about four days ahead of the five-year average. For soybeans, that is one day ahead of last year and even with the five-year ...
Tama Co. 4-H, FFA members exhibit livestock during 2023 Iowa State Fair Results roundup TAMA-GRUNDY PUBLISHING DES MOINES – Tama County 4-H and FFA members participated in livestock showcase events during the 2023 Iowa State Fair which was held August 10-20 this year at the fairgrounds ...
ALBION — New Century FS was honored recently by achieving certification from ResponsibleAg. The ResponsibleAg Certification Program is the only program in the nation that provides a voluntary comprehensive assessment of agricultural facilities that store and handle farm input supplies such as ...
NOBLESVILLE, IND. – Willie Nelson and family took the stage near midnight for the final musical set of the 2023 Farm Aid Concert held in Noblesville, Indiana, Sept. 22-23. It was all you could hope for as a conclusion to the two-day event, according to Berleen Wobeter, a Tama County ...
TOLEDO, IOWA – The anticipation is building for this year's National 4-H Week, during which millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni across the country will celebrate everything 4-H. The 2023 National 4-H Week theme is I [heart emoji] 4-H, which celebrates everything ...
REINBECK – It was a picture-perfect day in Iowa for last Saturday’s 12th annual Reinbeck Art Festival and Car Show held downtown along Main and Broad streets. The festival was well-attended with many young families observed enjoying all the event had to offer including a free flower ...
DYSART – The Hayward Round Barn located north of Dysart in Tama County is one of 72 barns – and one of a record eight round barns – to be featured this weekend on the Iowa Barn Foundation’s 2023 fall all-state barn tour. The self-guided tour is set to take place Saturday, Sept.16 ...
HUDSON – Come join the cows for breakfast! Tickets are on sale now for the Hansen’s Dairy annual Down on the Farm Breakfast on Saturday, Sept. 23, at Hansen’s Dairy Tour Center, 8461 Lincoln Rd., Hudson. Enjoy a bounty of local food and farm activities during this family-friendly and ...
DES MOINES – On Monday, Sept. 11, Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation relating to the weight limits and transportation of grain, fertilizer, and manure. The proclamation is effective immediately and continues through October 11, 2023. The proclamation allows vehicles ...
DES MOINES – Tama County 4-H and FFA members exhibits were on display in the 4-H and FFA Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair this year. Divisions young people may exhibit in include agriculture and natural resources, creative arts, family and consumer sciences, personal ...