Ag Line June Dairy Month Twilight Meeting at McNay Farm
A June 17 twilight meeting at McNay Research Farm near Derby covers herbicides alternative crops and a ridge till demonstration for 1987. McNay staff discuss the fall calving program seven years ongoing with new activities for spring calving cows and intensified grazing of yearling cattle in 1987.
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McNay
Derby
Iowa
FmHA seeks Wayne County nominees for county committee
Eligible farmers in Wayne County may become nominees for the FmHA county committee as two members will be elected in the first cycle. Nomination petitions are due by June 10. Applications and forms are available at the FmHA county office in Corydon IA or by phone.
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Wayne County
Fmha
Dennis L. Judkins
West State
Corydon
Wayne SCS board to meet June 11
Wayne County Soil Conservation district commissioners schedule their regular monthly meeting for June 11 at 7 30 p m at the district office The tentative agenda includes approving May minutes staff activity summary treasurer report fair booth annual report road structure program cost share applications and vouchers
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Wayne Scs
Wayne County Soil Conservation District Commissioners
Summer Terraces and Farm Ponds Improve Livestock and Habitat
Agricultural notes urge summer construction for terrace work and pond fencing to protect water quality and fish habitat. Benefits include longer working window, lower costs, and easier contractor access. Delaying mowing until after July 15 aims to protect ground nesting birds and wildlife.
Wayne County Leads Iowa in CRP Bids Accepted
Wayne County farms submitted 53 bids covering 6 868 acres for the Conservation Reserve Program in the second ASCS bidding round. Total bids statewide exceeded 80 from farmers on about 9 500 acres. Wayne ranked behind Woodbury in the first round but surpassed in total acres idled across both periods, with bids valued at 55 to 70 dollars per acre.
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Wayne County
Iowa
Stabilization and Conservation Services
ASCS
Dan Clark
Taylor County
Woodbury County
Woodbury
Decatur
Monroe County
PIC certificates differ from PIK in timing and use
Iowa State University economist Bob Wisner explains that PIC certificates under this year's program offer cash sale options, price support loan redemptions for corn, soybeans and wheat, and potential above or below face value redemption depending on cash prices and loan rules. He notes premiums, storage considerations, and a Sept. 30 deadline for spring PIC redemptions with Gramm Rudman discount applying to post deadline redemptions.
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Iowa State University Extension
Bob Wisner
ASCS
ISU
Wisner
Iowa
Quips and Quotes and the Weekend Fatigue
A memoirish note recounts Memorial Day weekend fatigue from social time with David’s family and friends, with tiredness after enjoying activities. It notes widespread exhaustion and hints at the need for rest after holiday socializing.
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David
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