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Agriculture

IFBF statement regarding ag assistance package

WEST DES MOINES — "Iowa Farm Bureau appreciates the $12 billion agricultural assistance package announced today that will help mitigate financial effects on farmers,” said IFBF President Brent Johnson. “We also commend the administration for inviting Cordt Holub, an Iowa Farm Bureau ...

Grow A Row for Tama County donates 2,100+ lb. fresh produce to local pantries

TOLEDO – The dedicated efforts of local volunteers have paid off in a big way for Tama County residents this year. Grow A Row for Tama County, a project spearheaded by the Tama County Master Gardeners, has donated over 2,100 lb. of fresh, locally-grown produce to area food pantries during the ...

Tama County 4-H prepares to ‘Go Beyond Ready’ for National 4-H Week

TOLEDO – Tama County 4-H is gearing up for an exciting celebration of National 4-H Week, taking place October 5–11. The National 4-H theme this year is ‘Beyond Ready: Building a Ready Generation in a World of Change’ which perfectly captures the energy and ambition of local youth who ...

Salt Creek Wind II development vote fails 3-2

TOLEDO - Commercial wind energy development in Tama County has hit another wall. This past Monday, Sept. 15, the Tama County Board of Supervisors was expected to take action on several agenda items related to the Salt Creek Wind Phase II project including the following: -Approve ...

‘We were welcomed here for a long time’

Editor's Note: This story is publishing online ahead of the Friday, Sept. 19 print edition in advance of tomorrow's (Monday, Sept. 15) Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting. TOLEDO – In roughly 12 hours time, the future of Salt Creek Wind Phase II – the second and final phase of the ...

Tama County 4-H delivers a summer of discovery, creativity, and community

TOLEDO – From fishing poles to paintbrushes, LEGOs to recipes, Tama County 4-H offered a whirlwind of summer adventures that brought youth together for hands-on learning, laughter, and leadership. Thank you to the youth and partners who participated! This year’s lineup of camps and ...

State Fair announces Tama County Ag & Horticulture winners

The 2025 Iowa State Fair has finished judging and named the top three place winners in corn, soybeans, grains, grasses and legumes categories. The winners by place and town are listed below. Field Corn - Hybrid Commercial, Single Ear - Becky Poduska, of Chelsea, first Field Corn - Hybrid ...