Pella —
Marion County had 44 4-H and FFA members weigh-in 68 market beef animals on January 8 for the 2012 Marion County Fair.
Twenty-four were market heifers and 43 were market steers. The breeds that were weighed-in were 1 Angus, 9 Chianina, 3 Herefords, 3 Maine-Anjou, 2 Simmentals, 3 Shorthorns, and 47 Crossbreds. Weights ranged from 305 to 980 pounds. For the 2012 Iowa State Fair, 35 calves were validated. There were also 21 calves verified for AK-SAR-BEN.
Assisting with the weigh-in were County Extension staff and the following beef superintendents and volunteers: Bill Miller, Brent Hanna, Ken Vander Linden, Larry Renard, Roy Jahner, Craig Kaisand, Kyle Kingery, Stan Sneller, Don Frey, Jeremy Rawlings, Zeke Kauzlarich, Garrett Hollinrake, Ms. Tingwald, and Molly Kephart.
Agriculture
January 20, 2012
4-H, FFA Members weigh Market Beef Projects
- Agriculture
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- FSA announces DCP/ACRE Sign-up
- Fair Board plans money move
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Supervisors approve grant application
The Marion County Secondary Road Department is seeking a grant for a feasibility study regarding future transportation needs for Knoxville and Pella.
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Seed lawns now Miller says
Don’t expect it to green up later
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Cost share funds now available for cover crops
Assistance is limited to $25 per acre
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Marion County included in ag disaster declaration
Fee estimates that 60 percent of his crops can be saved
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Emergency haying and grazing of CRP acres authorized for Marion County
Haying activities must be completed by Aug. 31
- Marion County crops suffering in drought, heat
- 2012 Parade of Champions - Marion County Fair
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Northey encourages farmers to update information
List provides information of both Buyers and Sellers of Iowa Hay and Straw
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