TAMA - Flanked by Rep. Derek Wulf (R-Hudson), Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, a fellow Republican, took a tour of the Iowa Premium Beef plant in Tama with General Manager Jon Surman last Friday morning and learned more about successes and challenges at the facility, which currently ...
The rain the past couple days was welcome, albeit cold, in Marshall and Tama counties. However, the moisture did not stop Gov. Kim Reynolds from declaring disaster declarations for 43 counties on Monday, in response to the ongoing drought. Of those, 24 are “primary” and 19 are ...
AMES — Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Week is April 15-20. Iowa’s 100 county extension offices will host “I Spy Cy” activities and educational events throughout the week to thank Iowans for their support of ISU Extension and Outreach throughout the state. “This ...
Last year in June, Poweshiek Water Association issued a voluntary conserve water order for both the Amana and Tama Systems after experiencing peak water usage and a decreasing water source supply. The volunteer order worked as water usage fell to a sustainable amount. Since that time, the ...
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Tama County announces a partnership with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship to host an Iowa Farmers Market Nutrition Program vendor training at 9 a.m. on March 14 or April 9. This training is for fruit and vegetable growers, ...
DYSART – After first leasing office space in downtown Dysart more than two years ago, the Virginia-based company Apex Clean Energy – better known by its commercial wind energy project name, Winding Stair Wind – has terminated its leases with Tama County landowners. “Apex Clean ...
MASON CITY — Iowa State University Extension and Outreach North Central Area Awards Ceremony was held on Jan. 16. The county offices in the north central area announced award recipients for outstanding achievements in 2023. Awards were submitted in November of 2023 and judged by the awards ...
News Chronicle note: Since this story went to press, Lilly Bru was crowned the 2024 Iowa Pork Queen. A story about her crowning will print in a future edition. GLADBROOK – Rural Gladbrook resident and GMG High School senior Lillian ‘Lilly’ Bru was recently announced as one of eight ...
TRAER - The Iowa Farm Bureau’s "Take Root" program helps farmers develop a comprehensive, managed approach for their family farm’s continuation and growth from the roots up – helping ensure that what farmers are doing today will create an enduring legacy for future generations. Two ...
IOWA - The demographics of landowners in Iowa have significantly transformed over the years with a continued increase in the land owned by individuals 65 and older. One crucial aspect of this evolving landscape is the need to transfer farmland to young and beginning farmers. Recent findings ...