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Learning through research

BOONE — Jeremy Gustafson is always looking for a better way on his family farm a short distance northeast of the Farm Progress site near Boone. That desire to learn is a big part of the reason he sought to learn more about Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) several years ago. “I’ve been a member of Practical Farmers of Iowa for maybe 15 years or more,” Gustafson said. “When we started doing cover crops, I looked at them because at the time they were one of the only groups that were promoting and doing research on it.” Based in Ames, the way PFI operates is reminiscent of ...

Columns

Dairy Month delights

Legend has it that an urban congressman decided to visit a dairy farm. “How often do you milk your cows?” asked the congressman. “Twice a day,” replied the dairyman. “So, ten times a week,” said the congressman. “No, twice a day.” “That’s ...

Hometown Cookin' Favorites

Summer time … and the cookin’ is easy

Summertime cooking can include refreshing foods, such as a Frozen Fruit Slush, Rhubarb Crunch and Farmer’s Casserole. During the summer, I and many others tend to be a bit more relaxed, grilling more, and using crock pot recipes versus heating up the kitchen. Those that have gardens will soon ...

Editorials

Century Farms celebrate history

It’s been more than 180 years since land that is now the state of Iowa was opened for settlers. The America of the 21st century is far different from the nation presided over by President Andrew Jackson in 1833. There is, however, one constant feature for Iowans — agriculture is at the very ...