DES MOINES —
Iowa farmers must apply at local USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service offices by Oct. 19 to be considered for the first round of funding selections for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. One of USDA’s most popular conservation programs, EQIP is offered through a continuous signup, but NRCS periodically makes funding selections.
Through EQIP, NRCS offers financial assistance to install conservation practices. Statewide EQIP practices include, but are not limited to, nutrient management, terraces, grassed waterways, manure management facilities, and pasture management.
Through EQIP, eligible farmers address soil, water and related natural resource concerns on private agricultural lands. Five percent of EQIP financial assistance dollars are set aside for beginning farmers, and another 5 percent is reserved for socially disadvantaged farmers.
To apply for an EQIP contract, contact your local USDA Service Center or go to www.ia.nrcs.usda.gov.
Agriculture
First EQIP signup deadline is Oct. 19
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Centerville FFA students attend judging clinic
Veterinary doctor Doug Anderson from Davenport gives a demonstration on horse tooth health and how to properly use a float on a horse.
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Centerville FFA attends V-Smart camp
Centerville FFA members attended the V-Smart (Veterinary Student Mixed Animal Recruitment) Vet Camp on Saturday, April 6 in Ames at the ISU Vet College.
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Iowans invited to enter Iowa agriculture art contest
Iowa artists of all ages are invited to participate in the second annual “Celebration of Iowa: Agricultural Art Award.”
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Farm Bureau members meet officials in Washington
Fifty Iowa Farm Bureau leaders visited Capitol Hill and their elected officials during the annual national policy trip March 18-21 to discuss key farm issues, including continuing work on a long-term Farm Bill with strong crop insurance provisions.
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Indoor farmers market
Indoor farmers market March 23 in Albia at the Methodist Church Family Life Center, 11 Benton Ave. This is a one time event that is free and open to the public from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. This market features 45 different local producers and educational displays.
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Centerville students attend District FFA Convention in Earlham
Centerville students attended the District FFA Convention in Earlham on Saturday, March 9.
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IHCC Ag Club recipient of $5,000
Roger Wells, of Plano, has been selected as a winner in "America's Farmers Grow Communities," sponsored by the Monsanto Fund.
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MCM workshop
Landowners and operators with CRP land are invited to attend an information/training session on CRP Mid Contract Management on Thursday, March 21 from 9-10:30 a.m.
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CTI holds Customer Appreciation Day
Centerville Tractor Implement held Customer Appreciation Day Wednesday, Feb. 27 to talk about some of the new technology and systems offered to farmers for 2013.
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Bull selection clinics will help in decision making process
Cattle producers looking for their new herd bull at upcoming bull sales can use some simple tools to make a good selection.
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Centerville FFA competes in sub-district at Wayne school
Members from the Centerville FFA chapter competed in the sub-district contests at Wayne Community High School on Tuesday, Feb. 19.
- Appanoose County Farm Bureau celebrates Food Check-Out Week
- Local angus breeders recognized nationally in Pathfinder Report
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Centerville FFA team competes in Beef Expo
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