Sheep Industry Association to compile shearer database
The American Sheep Industry Association is starting a sheep shearer database outlining contact details services supplies and skill levels. Initial mailing went to about 270 shearers in mid August with forms. non-recipients can request by contacting Bob Padula at (320) 269 7973 or email padula starband.net.
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American Sheep Industry Association
ASI
Bob Padula
Padula
Starband.net
Linn Johnson County Winners at State Fair Named
DES MOINES The following partial list of Iowa State Fair winners shows Ryan O Mal ley of Iowa City taking first in Pears Optional Green and first in Small Fruits Other Domestic or Wild. Todd Gordon of Iowa City wins the Single Hackney Harness Pony Amateur title at the Society Horse Show.
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Des Moines
Ryan O’malley
Iowa City
Todd Gordon
Practical Farmers of Iowa hosts corn grazing day near South English
The Practical Farmers of Iowa field day runs 2 30 to 8 p m Thursday at Linda Grice farm near South English. Attendees learn about grazing corn with a meal provided. Event is free and open to all. Call Linda Grice at 319 667 2350 for details.
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140Th Street
Linda Grice
Field day showcases manure injection and soybean issues
A 10:30 a.m. field day near Crawfordsville features no till manure injection equipment and topics like the P Index, soybean sudden death syndrome, white mold, Asian soybean rust, and double cropping field peas for swine diets. Lunch provided. directions from Crawfordsville via U S Highway 218 and G-62.
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Crawfordsville
Iowa
Disabilities no barrier as farm tech aids independence
Northeastern Ohio farmer Parry Cochran, who lost a hand, continues daily tasks on a 700 acre farm with minimal specialized gear. Purdue based Breaking New Ground and the AgrAbility Project aid aging farmers with arthritis through guidebooks and assistive devices while noting many farmers do not see themselves as disabled. The work follows rising injury rates in farming as safety groups document thousands affected annually.
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John Seewer
Associated Press
Toledo
Ohio
Parry Cochran
Cochran
Wooster
Paralyzed Farmer Builds New Life Through Agriculture
In Hagerstown Indiana, 21 year old Douglas Bell was shot and paralyzed in 1982 but returned to farming after months of rehab. Neighbors crafted a lift and hand controls enabling him to drive a tractor again. He started strawberry farming in 1985 and now mentors other disabled farmers.
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Hagerstown
Ind
Hereford breeders honored for 75 years of Iowa stewardship
The Iowa Hereford Breeders Association recognized nine Iowa families for Hereford cattle breeding longevity. Eastern Iowa honorees include Kozik Brothers in Belle Plaine 82 years Murray Herefords in Oxford Junction 84 years and Jackson Hereford Farms in Mechanicsville 114 years. The Iowa State Fair in Des Moines Aug 12 22 noted a combined 807 years in business.
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Des Moines
Iowa Hereford Breeders Association
Iowa
Don Kozik
Kozik
Belle Plaine
Jim Murray
Murray Herefords
Oxford Junction
Buell Jackson
Jackson Hereford Farms
Mechanicsville
National Cattle Congress fair opens in Waterloo this week
The 94th National Cattle Congress Fair runs Thursday to next Sunday on the grounds in Waterloo. Admission 6 for adults 3 for children 6 to 11, under 5 free. A mixed martial arts event at 7 p.m. Thursday is free with gate admission. PRCA Rodeo has three shows at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Whiplash Cowboy Monkey is featured. For details call (319) 234 7515 or visit nationalcattlecongress.com.
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Waterloo
National Cattle Congress
PRCA
Nationalcattlecongress.com
Grape Growers Session Marks Vineyard Start in Dubuque
A meeting for those considering starting a vineyard will be hosted by the Mississippi Valley Grape Growers Association at 6 p.m. Friday. The event takes place at Prairie Stone Vineyards, 2509 Roosevelt St., Dubuque, with directions via Highway 61/151 and local streets. For more information, call Mike or Matt Hass at (563) 557-0731.
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Dubuque
Mississippi Valley Grape Growers Association
Prairie Stone Vineyards
Roosevelt St
Kerper Boulevard
Fengler
Rhomberg Avenue
Roosevelt Street
Mike
Matt Hass
Health Fair in Peosta Focuses on Ag and Public Safety
An Ag Health Fair runs 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday at Northeast Iowa Community College Peosta. Speakers cover eye injuries skin cancer and ag terrorism. Free lunch with pre-registration via 1 888 844 6322 or (563) 557 0354. Co sponsored by Dubuque County Farm Bureau Mercy Medical Center and Medical Associates Clinic.
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Peosta
National Education Center For Agriculture
Northeast Iowa Community College
Dubuque
Miniature cows thrive in Cuba's Pinar del Rio ranches
Rancher Raul Hernandez breeds miniature cows that stand 23 to 28 inches tall and produce four to five liters of milk for Cuban families. Starting with a tiny bull, he built a waist-high herd and now trains local teens to care for them, inspiring neighbors to pursue similar breeding.
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Associated Press
San Juan Y Martinez
Cuba
Raul Hernandez
Hernandez
Santa Isabel
Pinar del Rio
Linn County horse show winners announced
Four H youths competed at the Linn County Fair Horse and Pony Show on July 10 and 11 in Central City. Winners include Ashley Jindrich Toddville in Trail Class Youth, Kayla Dudley Central City in Novice, Bryce Atchison Springville in Barrels Youth, Anna Day Mount Vernon in Novice, Daroi Merrill Mount Vernon in Poles Youth, Hannah Peacock Coggon in Novice, Jessica Elson Springville Western Riding, and Megan Dougherty Coggon in Egg and Spoon.
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Central City
Linn County
Ashley Jindrich
Toddville
Kayla Dudley
Bryce Atchison
Springville
Anna Day
Mount Vernon
Daroi Merrill
Hannah Peacock
Coggon
Jessica Elson
Megan Dougherty
Harvest time caution on highways for farm equipment
Iowa crash data from 2000 show farm vehicles cause many incidents during harvest. Illinois passed a new slow moving vehicle emblem law with brighter, durable markings and lighting guidance. The article urges drivers and farmers to upgrade lights and reflectors now and notes expert LaMar Graffi from Iowa State University Extension.
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Illinois
Illinois Farm Bureau
Ilfb.org
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