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IOWA FARM BUREAU SPOKESMAN

MAY 27, 2015

WELCOME INTERNS!

SOUTH WEST IOWA

HARRISON . SHELBY . AUDUBON . GUTHRIE . ADAIR . CASS . WEST POTTAWATTAMIE . EAST POTTAWATTAMIE . MILLS MONTGOMERY . ADAMS . UNION . CLARKE . LUCAS . FREMONT . PAGE . TAYLOR . RINGGOLD . DECATUR . WAYNE

This summer we have a record number of 51 interns joining us from 18 different colleges across nine Midwest states. We’re excited to have them join us! To follow their experiences this summer, visit our Intern Avenue column at BecksHybrids.com/Blog.

2015 IFBF state scholarships announced Iowa students are preparing themselves to become the future leaders of agriculture and are interested in a variety of areas ranging from genetics to agriculture business and agriculture education. The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) has awarded $1,000 scholarships for tuition to 170 students who plan to study agriculture at their chosen colleges and universities. In addition, Micaela Bryant of Lee County was named the recipient of the Daniel Johnson Memorial Scholarship, a one-time $500 award for a student from one of eleven counties in southeast Iowa: Keokuk, Washington, Louisa, Muscatine, Wapello, Jefferson, Henry, Des Moines, Davis, Van Buren and Lee. The scholarship is awarded in honor of the late Daniel Johnson, a

former Iowa Farm Bureau director, farmer, volunteer firefighter and school board president. Nathan Yeager of Wapello County was named the recipient of the Edward W. and Isabelle M. Klodt Memorial Scholarship, a one-time $500 award for a Wapello County student pursuing a degree in agriculture. The Klodts were community leaders, progressive farmers, and conservationists focused on the future and improving their farm and community. The memorial scholarship embodies the values that Ed and Isabelle represented: leadership, hard work, dedication to others, and a belief in higher education. “These scholarships help students pursue their dreams and so many of those career aspirations include agriculture or support jobs in

FARM FAMILY FAVORITES

Chilled Mushroom Salad PorkBeInspired.com recipe 8 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced Vinaigrette: 2 Tbsp. olive oil 3 Tbsp. lemon juice 1/4 tsp. tarragon

1/4 tsp. sugar 1/4 tsp. salt Parsley, optional garnish

In a small bowl, mix ingredients together for lemon vinaigrette. In a larger bowl, toss mushroom slices with vinaigrette. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Chip Dip Creig Caruth, Nevada (Story County) 2 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened 1 (26-oz.) jar mild salsa 1 (26-oz.) jar spaghetti sauce 2 (12-oz.) jars shrimp sauce 1 (24-oz.) can imitation shredded crab or lobster

2 cans beanless chili 1 Tbsp. chili powder Hot sauce to taste Tortilla chips

Combine all ingredients, and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Crockpot Fiesta Tamale Pie Becky Moss, Manchester (Black Hawk County) 3/4 c. yellow cornmeal 1 c. beef broth 1 lb. ground beef, browned 1 tsp. chili powder 1/2 tsp. cumin 1 (14-16 oz.) salsa of your choice

1 can corn, drained 1/2 c. cheddar cheese, shredded

Soak cornmeal for five minutes in beef broth. Stir in browned hamburger, chili powder, cumin, salsa and corn. Place in crockpot, and cook on low for 5-7 hours. Sprinkle top with cheddar cheese. Cover crockpot, and let cheese melt for five minutes before serving.

The Spokesman is in need of your favorite recipes to share with Farm Bureau members. We would like your meat, casserole, soup and crockpot recipes, as well as any dessert and other favorite family dishes. You may either email recipes to jperdue@ifbf.org or send to: Communications Division, Spokesman Recipes, 5400 University Ave., West Des Moines, IA 50266.

rural communities. We’re honored to assist these future leaders get a start in their academic pursuits and help them with their educational goals,” said IFBF Community Resources Director Barb Lykins.

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Mikayla Dolch, Villisca, Steve and Linda Dolch, Iowa State University (ISU); Caleb Gradeless, Melrose, Jason and Denise Gradeless, ISU; Taylor Johnston, Lenox, Dallas and Kim Johnston, ISU; Tyler Steele, Anita, Doug and Lynette Steele, University of Northern Iowa; Jade Wilbourne, Corning, Blake and Jodie Wilbourne, Northwest Missouri State University; Allison Young, Elliott, Jon and Beth Young, Dordt College. Continuing Scholarships: The continuing scholarship award winners from Southwest Iowa by name, hometown and college attending: Derek Anderson, Harlan, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Bradley Baudler, Fontanelle, Iowa State University (ISU); Andrea Beck, Corning, South Dakota State University (SDSU); Sarah Brinkman, Audubon, ISU; Austin DeLong, Leon, Iowa Lakes Community College;

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Logan Dinkla, Casey, ISU; Erin Dolecheck, Kellerton, Highland Community College; BreeAnn Fisher, Villisca, ISU; Jennifer Fitzgerald, Chariton, ISU; Jared Gradeless, Melrose, ISU; Meghan Gray, Glenwood, ISU; Matthew Kerns, Clearfield, ISU; Kenton Lain, Corydon, ISU; Abigail Leighton, Griswold, ISU; Sydney Maynes, Corning, Northwest Missouri State University; Colin Morris, Osceola, ISU; Nathan Ohms, Harlan, ISU; Weston Peters, Portsmouth, ISU; Zachary Powers, Creston, ISU; Andrea Rief, Missouri Valley, SDSU; Johnathan Triggs, Mount Ayr, ISU; Sydney Weis, Afton, ISU.

Iowa Cattlemen’s Association to host June pasture walks SUBMITTED BY RINGGOLD, WAYNE The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association is holding three pasture walks in mid-June, giving cowcalf producers in northeast, east and south central parts of the state an opportunity to hear from experts on brush management and maximizing feeder calf value. “The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association continually hears interest from its members wanting to learn about practices to enhance their operation through on-farm visits and industry experts. While Iowa’s cow-calf business is certainly profitable, the practices and topics discussed at the mid-June pasture walks will no doubt help Iowa’s cow-calf sector enhance pasture quality and add value to calves destined for the feedlot later this fall,” says ICA CEO Matt Deppe. The evening walks will run from 4:30-5:45 p.m. and will

be led by those cattle producers hosting the walk. The event will then transition to the meal venues where speakers will address issues. Scott Flynn, a field scientist at Dow AgroSciences, will speak about effectively managing

brush while Dr. Terry Engleken, DVM of Iowa State University, will speak on maximizing feeder calf value. ICA director of government relations and public policy, Justine Stevenson, will also give an ICA update.

Dates and locations are: *Tuesday, June 16 – Eric Smith farm, 2417 348th St., Decorah, with meal at the farm *Wednesday, June 17 – Marty Green farm, 2440 180th St., Delmar, with meal at Buzzy’s in Welton *Thursday, June 18 – Dan Hanrahan farm, near Prole (from Bevington 1.5 miles north on Warren Avenue, west 1 mile on 190th Avenue, and north 1.25 miles on Woodwind Trail; pasture is on the east side of the road). Meal will be at SP Genetics, 3331 Highway 92, Prole. There is no cost to attend, but producers are asked to RSVP to the ICA office by calling 515-296-2266 so meals can be planned for appropriately.

IOWA FARM BUREAU SPOKESMAN

MAY 27, 2015

SOUTH EAST IOWA

MAHASKA . KEOKUK . WASHINGTON . LOUISA . MUSCATINE . MONROE . WAPELLO JEFFERSON . HENRY . DES MOINES . APPANOOSE . DAVIS . VAN BUREN . LEE

farmer, volunteer firefighter and school board president. Nathan Yeager of Wapello County was named the recipient of the Edward W. and Isabelle M. Klodt Memorial Scholarship, a one-time $500 award for a Wapello County student pursuing a degree in agriculture. The Klodts were community leaders, progressive farmers, and conservationists focused on the future and improving their farm and community. The memorial scholarship embodies the values that Ed and Isabelle represented: leadership, hard work, dedication to others, and a belief in higher education. “These scholarships help students pursue their dreams and so many of those career aspirations include agriculture or support jobs in rural communities. We’re honored to assist these future leaders get a

FARM FAMILY FAVORITES

Chilled Mushroom Salad PorkBeInspired.com recipe 8 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced Vinaigrette: 2 Tbsp. olive oil 3 Tbsp. lemon juice 1/4 tsp. tarragon

1/4 tsp. sugar 1/4 tsp. salt Parsley, optional garnish

In a small bowl, mix ingredients together for lemon vinaigrette. In a larger bowl, toss mushroom slices with vinaigrette. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

2 cans beanless chili 1 Tbsp. chili powder Hot sauce to taste Tortilla chips

Combine all ingredients, and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

1 can corn, drained 1/2 c. cheddar cheese, shredded

start in their academic pursuits and help them with their educational goals,” said IFBF Community Resources Director Barb Lykins.

First-time recipients First-time Farm Bureau scholarship recipients include 54 graduating high school seniors or students currently enrolled in their chosen college or university. Students are eligible to renew the scholarships for up to four years by maintaining a minimum grade point average of 2.5 and by being a student in good standing with the college or university. Six recipients were selected from each of the nine IFBF districts. Scholarships were awarded to children of Farm Bureau members who plan to or currently attend an accredited college, university or community college to earn two or four-year degrees. First-time applicants were asked to write an essay indicating the contributions they expect to make to agriculture and the rural community. They also were selected based on their academic achievement, financial need, community and extracurricular involvement and letters of recommendation. The 2015 new scholarship winners from the Southeast Iowa Region (pictured) by name, hometown, parents and college attending: Anthony Furlin, Numa, Danny and Martha Furlin, Indian Hills Community College; Samantha

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Jamison, Columbus Junction, Michael and Marcia Jamison, Iowa State University (ISU); Grant Marek, Riverside, Brad and Mary Sue Marek, ISU; Brooke Sieren, Keota, Dean and Linda Sieren, ISU; Alena Whitacker, Hillsboro, Clark and Norma Whitaker, ISU; Gretchen Witzenburg, Sigourney, Douglas and Loretta Witzenburg, Dordt College; Nathan Yeager, Ottumwa, Bradley and Jami Yeager, ISU. Edward W. and Isabelle M. Klodt Memorial Scholarship Winner: Nathan Yeager, Ottumwa, Bradley and Jami Yeager, ISU. Daniel Johnson Memorial Scholarship Winner: Micaela Bryant, Donnellson, Randy and Michele Bryant, ISU.

Continuing Scholarships: The continuing scholarship award winners from Southeast Iowa by name, hometown and college attending: Eric Adam, Richland, Iowa State University (ISU); Alexandra Ferguson, New Sharon, ISU; Nathaniel Harris, Eddyville, ISU; Mitchell Hora, Ainsworth, ISU; Delaney Howell, Columbus Junction, Northwest Missouri State University; Ashlyn Kessler, Walcott, ISU; Ashley Loving, Lockridge, ISU; Alexandra Marek, Riverside, ISU; Megan Pretz, Columbus Junction, ISU; Clayton Robison, Winfield, ISU; Erica Robison, Winfield, ISU; Adam Striegel, What Cheer; ISU; Sarah Striegel, What Cheer, ISU; Derek Vanderberg, Donnellson, ISU; Andrew Whitaker, Hillsboro, ISU.

Johnson County Women, Land & Legacy hosts Map of My Kingdom, SILT and Farm Legacy Letter SUBMITTED BY DES MOINES, HENRY, JEFFERSON Who’s going to get the farm and what will they do with it? What matters most about my farmland? Join Johnson County Women, Land & Legacy for Mary Swander’s play Map of My Kingdom where stories of farmers and landowners navigating through farmland transfers are brought to the stage. Then

stay for the Farm Legacy Letter workshop, putting pen to paper the questions and visions you have for your farm. The program will be Saturday, June 6, at Washington Public Library, 115 W. Washington St., Washington. Map of My Kingdom play and SILT presentation at 9-10:30 a.m. with Farm Legacy Letter workshop at 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided. Lunch is available for $10 per person. Please RSVP by June 1. Go to www.jcswcd.org for more information and to register or call Wren Almitra at 319-337-2322, ext. 3. This event is free and open to the public and Farm Bureau members are invited to attend.

Young farmer event scheduled SUBMITTED BY DAVIS, DES MOINES, HENRY, JEFFERSON, KEOKUK, LEE, LOUISA, MUSCATINE, VAN BUREN, WAPELLO, WASHINGTON Are you between the ages of 18 and 40 and want to learn more about what Farm Bureau has to of-

fer through the Young Farmer Program? If so, plan to join us on June 27 at the farm of Adam and Brooke Smith near Mount Pleasant. Participants can enjoy a great meal, enter into a Young Farmer Bags Tournament and learn more about the Young Farmer Program.

Welcome begins at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. and the tournament shortly after. The event is free; you just have to be a young farmer and a Farm Bureau member from southeast Iowa. To learn more, contact Adam Smith at 319-931-9608 or email at henry. county@ifbf.org.

IOWA FARM BUREAU SPOKESMAN

MAY 27, 2015

NORTH WEST IOWA

LYON . OSCEOLA . DICKINSON . EMMET . SIOUX . O’BRIEN . CLAY . PALO ALTO . PLYMOUTH . CHEROKEE BUENA VISTA . POCAHONTAS . WOODBURY . IDA . SAC . CALHOUN . MONONA . CRAWFORD . CARROLL . GREENE

Dave Duttlinger Wheatfield, IN

“I write my own planting maps with FARMserver’s Management Zone Creation Tool. This gives me the freedom to make changes in the field and not rely on a third party, saving me time and money.”

FARM FAMILY FAVORITES

Chilled Mushroom Salad PorkBeInspired.com recipe 8 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced Vinaigrette: 2 Tbsp. olive oil 3 Tbsp. lemon juice 1/4 tsp. tarragon

1/4 tsp. sugar 1/4 tsp. salt Parsley, optional garnish

In a small bowl, mix ingredients together for lemon vinaigrette. In a larger bowl, toss mushroom slices with vinaigrette. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

2 cans beanless chili 1 Tbsp. chili powder Hot sauce to taste Tortilla chips

Combine all ingredients, and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

1 can corn, drained 1/2 c. cheddar cheese, shredded

start in their academic pursuits and help them with their educational goals,” said IFBF Community Resources Director Barb Lykins.

First-time recipients First-time Farm Bureau scholarship recipients include 54 graduating high school seniors or students currently enrolled in their chosen college or university. Students are eligible to renew the scholarships for up to four years by maintaining a minimum grade point average of 2.5 and by being a student in good standing with the college or university. Six recipients were selected from each of the nine IFBF districts. Scholarships were awarded to children of Farm Bureau members who plan to or currently attend an accredited college, university or community college to earn two or four-year degrees. First-time applicants were asked to write an essay indicating the contributions they expect to make to agriculture and the rural community. They also were selected based on their academic achievement, financial need, community and extracurricular involvement and letters of recommendation. The 2015 new scholarship winners from the Northwest Iowa Region (pictured) by name, hometown, parents and college attending: Molly Bootsma, Melvin, Phil and Barb Bootsma, Iowa Lakes Community College; Elizabeth Boyer, Ringsted, James and Lisa Boyer, Simpson College; Hailey Burley, Lake City, Rob Burley, Iowa State University (ISU); Hannah Corey, Lake City, Perry and Stacy Corey, ISU; Chance Johannsen, Storm Lake, Joni and the late Tory Johannsen, ISU; Riley Lenhart, Storm Lake, Shane and Nancy Lenhart, ISU; Brian Niewohner, Onawa, Thomas and Theresa Niewohner, University

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of Northern Iowa; Andrea Nulle, Manning, Lynn and Sonia Nulle, Morningside College; Megan Pickhinke, Sac City, Russ and Lisa Pickhinke, University of Iowa; Alex Pringnitz, Spirit Lake, Doug and Nancy Pringnitz, ISU; Lauren Schwarck, Spencer, Kurt and Julie Schwarck, ISU; Ryan Vogt, Charter Oak, Burdette and Patti Vogt, ISU. Continuing Scholarships: The continuing scholarship award winners from Northwest Iowa by name, hometown and college attending: Amber Butcher, Palmer, University of Northern Iowa (UNI); Rebecca Clay, LeMars, Iowa State University (ISU); Megan Collison, Rockwell City, ISU; Abigail Collison, Rockwell City, ISU; Kaitlyn Cumming, Moorhead, University of Nebraska-Lincoln;

Kay Drenkhahn, Mapleton, Morningside College; Renea Drey, Early, UNI; Michelle Fischer, Ashton, South Dakota State University (SDSU); Heather Hansen, Schaller, SDSU; Jessica Harberts, Rock Rapids, SDSU; Lauren Houska, Sac City, ISU; Isaac Jepsen, Early, ISU; Tate Klocke, Rockwell City, ISU; Chad Knoblock, Rock Rapids, SDSU; Edan Lambert, Orange City, ISU; Rachel Lenz, Vail, ISU; Kyle Liechti, Vail, Oklahoma State University; Brent Pekelder, Hospers, ISU; Bradley Pickhinke, Sac City, ISU; Molly Renken, LeMars, SDSU; Austin Rohrs, Granville, Northwestern College; Scott Schroeder, LeMars, SDSU; Jacob Tank, Manning, ISU; Allison Te Slaa Sietstra, Hull, Norwestern College; Jayden Van Berkum, Alta, Hawkeye Community College; Zane Young, Larrabee, SDSU

Applications due July 1 for 2015 Iowa Beef Heifer Awards SUBMITTED BY CHEROKEE, CALHOUN, CRAWFORD, IDA, O’BRIEN 4-H, FFA and junior breed association members who own and exhibit a market beef or breeding heifer at the 2015 Iowa State Fair this year are eligible to enter the Iowa Beef Heifer Award contest. Winning an award will help these young cattle producers expand their herds. The winner of each participating breed division will receive a certificate for the purchase of a registered female. Sponsors of these awards are the Iowa State

Fair and the respective state breed associations. The breeds for which applicants can compete for a certificate are: Angus, Charolais, Gelbvieh, Hereford, Limousin, Maine-Anjou, Red Angus, Salers, Shorthorn or Simmental. Applicants for the award will be evaluated on leadership and involvement in breed organizations and community activities, as well as responsibilities and growth within their beef project. Finalists for the breed awards will need to participate in a personal interview to be held on Monday, Aug. 17, at the Iowa State

Fairgrounds with a panel of judges. Winners will be announced during the selection of the Grand Champion 4-H breeding heifer on Aug. 18, 2015. The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association (ICA) coordinates the application process. Program guidelines and applications can be found on the ICA website, www.iacattlemen.org, under the Membership Awards tab. Click on the Beef Heifer Award listing. You can also find out more by calling Kellie Carolan at (515) 296-2266. Applications are due to the ICA office in Ames no later than July 1.

IOWA FARM BUREAU SPOKESMAN

MAY 27, 2015

NORTH EAST IOWA Dave Duttlinger Wheatfield, IN

“I write my own planting maps with FARMserver’s Management Zone Creation Tool. This gives me the freedom to make changes in the field and not rely on a third party, saving me time and money.”

WINNESHIEK . ALLAMAKEE . FAYETTE . CLAYTON . BUCHANAN . DELAWARE . DUBUQUE

FARM FAMILY FAVORITES

Chilled Mushroom Salad PorkBeInspired.com recipe 8 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced Vinaigrette: 2 Tbsp. olive oil 3 Tbsp. lemon juice 1/4 tsp. tarragon

1/4 tsp. sugar 1/4 tsp. salt Parsley, optional garnish

In a small bowl, mix ingredients together for lemon vinaigrette. In a larger bowl, toss mushroom slices with vinaigrette. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

2 cans beanless chili 1 Tbsp. chili powder Hot sauce to taste Tortilla chips

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nancial need, community and extracurricular involvement and letters of recommendation. The 2015 new scholarship winners from the Northeast Iowa Region (pictured) by name, hometown, parents and college attending: Justin Hackman, Fort Atkinson, Dale and Bonnie Hackman, Iowa State University (ISU); Shana Hilgerson, Elkader, Scott and Suzy Hilgerson, ISU; Molly Mormann, Manchester, Randy and Jackie Mormann, ISU; Daiton Tietz, Decorah, Galen and Melanie Tietz, ISU; Jay Wessels, Dyersville, Gary and Lori Wessels, ISU. Continuing Scholarships:

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The continuing scholarship award winners from Northeast Iowa by name, hometown and college attending: Jessica Brehm, Durango, Allen College; Geordan Hanson, Elgin, Iowa State University (ISU); Kilah Hemesath, Decorah, ISU; Samuel Hilgerson, Elkader, ISU; Raegan Hoefler, New Vienna, ISU; Jenna Lansing, Worthington, ISU; Dawn Thompson, Wadena, ISU; Megan Valentine, Dubuque, ISU.

ICA to host June pasture walks SUBMITTED BY BUCHANAN, FAYETTE, WINNESHIEK The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association is holding three pasture walks in mid-June, giving cow-calf producers in northeast, east and south central parts of the state an opportunity to hear from experts on brush management and maximizing feeder calf value. The evening walks will run from 4:30-5:45 p.m. and will be led by those cattle producers hosting the walk. The event will then transition to the meal venues where speakers will address issues.

Scott Flynn, a field scientist at Dow AgroSciences, will speak about effectively managing brush while Dr. Terry Engleken, DVM of Iowa State University, will speak on maximizing feeder calf value. ICA director of government relations and public policy, Justine Stevenson, will also give an ICA update. Dates and locations are: *Tuesday, June 16 – Eric Smith farm, 2417 348th St., Decorah, with meal at the farm *Wednesday, June 17 – Marty Green farm, 2440 180th St.,

Delmar, with meal at Buzzy’s in Welton *Thursday, June 18 – Dan Hanrahan farm, near Prole (from Bevington 1.5 miles north on Warren Avenue, west 1 mile on 190th Avenue, and north 1.25 miles on Woodwind Trail; pasture is on the east side of the road). Meal will be at SP Genetics, 3331 Highway 92, Prole. There is no cost to attend, but producers are asked to RSVP to the ICA office by calling 515296-2266 so meals can be planned for appropriately.

Combine all ingredients, and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

1 can corn, drained 1/2 c. cheddar cheese, shredded

Applications due July 1 for 2015 Iowa Beef Heifer Awards SUBMITTED BY CLAYTON 4-H, FFA and junior breed association members who own and exhibit a market beef or breeding heifer at the 2015 Iowa State Fair this year are eligible to enter the Iowa Beef Heifer Award contest. Winning an award will help these young cattle producers expand their herds. The winner of each participating breed division will receive a certificate for the purchase of a registered female. Sponsors of these awards are the Iowa State Fair and the respective state

breed associations. The breeds for which applicants can compete for a certificate are: Angus, Charolais, Gelbvieh, Hereford, Limousin, Maine-Anjou, Red Angus, Salers, Shorthorn or Simmental. Applicants for the award will be evaluated on leadership and involvement in breed organizations and community activities, as well as responsibilities and growth within their beef project. Finalists for the breed awards will need to participate in a personal interview to be held on Monday, Aug. 17, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds with a

panel of judges. Winners will be announced during the selection of the Grand Champion 4-H breeding heifer on Aug. 18, 2015. The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association (ICA) coordinates the application process. Program guidelines and applications can be found on the ICA website, www.iacattlemen.org, under the Membership Awards tab. Click on the Beef Heifer Award listing. You can also find out more by calling Kellie Carolan at (515) 296-2266. Applications are due to the ICA office in Ames no later than July 1.

IOWA FARM BUREAU SPOKESMAN

MAY 27, 2015

NORTH CENTRAL IOWA

Dave Duttlinger Wheatfield, IN

KOSSUTH . WINNEBAGO . WORTH . HANCOCK . CERRO GORDO . HUMBOLDT WRIGHT . FRANKLIN . WEBSTER . HAMILTON . HARDIN

“I write my own planting maps with FARMserver’s Management Zone Creation Tool. This gives me the freedom to make changes in the field and not rely on a third party, saving me time and money.”

FARM FAMILY FAVORITES

Chilled Mushroom Salad PorkBeInspired.com recipe 8 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced Vinaigrette: 2 Tbsp. olive oil 3 Tbsp. lemon juice 1/4 tsp. tarragon

1/4 tsp. sugar 1/4 tsp. salt Parsley, optional garnish

In a small bowl, mix ingredients together for lemon vinaigrette. In a larger bowl, toss mushroom slices with vinaigrette. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

2 cans beanless chili 1 Tbsp. chili powder Hot sauce to taste Tortilla chips

Combine all ingredients, and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

1 can corn, drained 1/2 c. cheddar cheese, shredded

start in their academic pursuits and help them with their educational goals,” said IFBF Community Resources Director Barb Lykins.

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The 2015 new scholarship winners from the North Central Iowa Region (pictured) by name, hometown, parents and college attending: Brianne Bier, Garner, Lloyd and Jan Bier, Iowa State University (ISU); Dorothy Kirsch, Wesley, David and Susan Kirsch, ISU; Megan Moklestad, Forest City, David and Nancy Moklestad, ISU; Celeste Swanson, Galt, Stuart and Lori Swanson, ISU; Rebecca Wiarda, Ackley, Mike and Anne Wiarda, ISU. Continuing Scholarships: The continuing scholarship award winners from North Central Iowa by name, hometown and college attending:

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Marena Bartz. Grafton, Iowa State University (ISU); Leslie Brandt, Swea City, Luther College; Brandon Carlson, Stratford, ISU; Rebecca Cook, Hubbard, University of Northern Iowa (UNI); Brittany Kirsch, Bode, ISU; Garrett Nelson, Humboldt, ISU; Megann Schmidt, Whittemore, UNI; Rebecca Stowe Cook, Eldora, ISU; Adelai Swanson, Galt, ISU; Katelyn Terhark, Corwith, North Central University.

Avian influenza resources available SUBMITTED BY HUMBOLDT Below are resources to address questions that people may have concerning avian influenza. Please feel free to contact your local Iowa State University Extension and Outreach office for additional assistance. For up-to-date information on avian influenza, please visit the Iowa Department of Agriculture and

Land Stewardship at http://www.iowaagriculture.gov/default.asp Resources for backyard flocks are available from the Iowa State University Egg Industry Center at http://www.ans.iastate.edu/EIC/ Templates/AvianInfluenzaBackyard.dwt The Egg Industry Center at Iowa State University has additional information for consumers at: http://

www.ans.iastate.edu/EIC/Templates/AvianInfluenzaConsumers. dwt The ISU College of Veterinary Medicine has avian influenza information, including materials to protect backyard flocks, at: http:// vetmed.iastate.edu/aiv-background-and-resources Iowa Concern Hotline - 800447-1985

Iowa Cattlemen’s Association to host June pasture walks SUBMITTED BY HUMBOLDT, WRIGHT The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association is holding three pasture walks in mid-June, giving cow-calf producers in northeast, east and south central parts of the state an opportunity to hear from experts on brush management and maximizing feeder calf value. “The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association continually hears interest from its members wanting to learn about practices to enhance their operation through on-farm visits and industry experts. While Iowa’s cow-calf business is certainly profitable, the practices and topics discussed at the mid-June pasture walks will no doubt help Iowa’s cow-calf sector

enhance pasture quality and add value to calves destined for the feedlot later this fall,” says ICA CEO Matt Deppe. The evening walks will run from 4:30-5:45 p.m. and will be led by those cattle producers hosting the walk. The event will then transition to the meal venues where speakers will address issues. Scott Flynn, a field scientist at Dow AgroSciences, will speak about effectively managing brush while Dr. Terry Engleken, DVM of Iowa State University, will speak on maximizing feeder calf value. ICA director of government relations and public policy, Justine Stevenson, will also give an ICA update. Dates and locations are:

*Tuesday, June 16 – Eric Smith farm, 2417 348th St., Decorah, with meal at the farm *Wednesday, June 17 – Marty Green farm, 2440 180th St., Delmar, with meal at Buzzy’s in Welton *Thursday, June 18 – Dan Hanrahan farm, near Prole (from Bevington 1.5 miles north on Warren Avenue, west 1 mile on 190th Avenue, and north 1.25 miles on Woodwind Trail; pasture is on the east side of the road). Meal will be at SP Genetics, 3331 Highway 92, Prole. There is no cost to attend, but producers are asked to RSVP to the ICA office by calling 515-2962266 so meals can be planned for appropriately.

IOWA FARM BUREAU SPOKESMAN

MAY 27, 2015

WELCOME INTERNS!

EAST IOWA

TAMA . BENTON . LINN . JONES . JACKSON . POWESHIEK IOWA . JOHNSON . CEDAR . CLINTON . SCOTT

FARM FAMILY FAVORITES

Chilled Mushroom Salad PorkBeInspired.com recipe 8 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced Vinaigrette: 2 Tbsp. olive oil 3 Tbsp. lemon juice 1/4 tsp. tarragon

1/4 tsp. sugar 1/4 tsp. salt Parsley, optional garnish

In a small bowl, mix ingredients together for lemon vinaigrette. In a larger bowl, toss mushroom slices with vinaigrette. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

2 cans beanless chili 1 Tbsp. chili powder Hot sauce to taste Tortilla chips

Combine all ingredients, and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

1 can corn, drained 1/2 c. cheddar cheese, shredded

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BRECHT

The 2015 new scholarship winners from the East Iowa Region (pictured) by name, hometown, parents and college attending: Aubree Beenken, Buckingham, Marc and Angie Beenken, Iowa State University (ISU); James Brecht, Norway, Steve and Peggy Brecht, ISU; Nathaniel Hall, Brooklyn, Gregory and Sandra Hall, ISU; Moriah Johnson, Oxford, Gary and Lisa Johnson, ISU; Rebecca Lyons, Clinton, Patrick and Marlys Lyons, ISU; Kayla Toennies, Chelsea, Mark and Jackie Toennies, ISU. Continuing Scholarships: The continuing scholarship award winners from East Iowa

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TOENNIES

by name, hometown and college attending: Garrett Carlson, Atkins, Kirkwood Community College; Michael Clapp, Augustana College-Illinois; Natalie Hanson, La Porte City, Iowa State University (ISU); Dustin Lange, Alburnett, ISU; Tara Leytham, Ames, ISU; Andrew McEvoy, Central City, ISU; Ella Meyer, Keswick, ISU; Molly O’Brien, Elberon, ISU; Collin Vandracek, Fairfax, ISU; Jennifer Zingula, Central City, ISU.

ICA to host June pasture walks SUBMITTED BY CLINTON The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association is holding three pasture walks in mid-June, giving cow-calf producers in northeast, east and south central parts of the state an opportunity to hear from experts on brush management and maximizing feeder calf value. The evening walks will run from 4:30–5:45 p.m. and will be led by those cattle producers hosting the walks. The event will then transition to the meal venues where speakers will address issues.

Scott Flynn, a field scientist and Dow AgroSciences, will speak about effectively managing brush while Dr. Terry Engleken, DVM of Iowa State University, will speak on maximizing feeder calf value. ICA director of government relations and public policy Justine Stevenson will also give an ICA update. Dates and locations are: Tuesday, June 16 – Eric Smith farm, 2417 348th St., Decorah, with meal at the farm. Wednesday, June 17 – Marty Green farm, 2440 180th St.,

Delmar, with meal at Buzzy’s in Welton. Thursday, June 18 – Dan Hanrahan farm, near Prole (from Bevington, 1.5 miles north on Warren Avenue, west one mile on 190th Avenue and north 1.25 miles on Woodwind Trail; pasture is on the east side of the road). Meal will be at SP Genetics, 3331 Highway 92, Prole. There is no cost to attend, but producers are asked to RSVP to the ICA office by calling 515-2962266 so meals can be planned for appropriately.

Applications due July 1 for 2015 Iowa Beef Heifer Awards SUBMITTED BY LINN 4-H, FFA and junior breed association members who own and exhibit a market beef or breeding heifer at the 2015 Iowa State Fair this year are eligible to enter the Iowa Beef Heifer Award contest. Winning an award will help these young cattle producers expand their herds. The winner of each participating breed division will receive a certificate for the purchase of a registered female. Sponsors of these awards are the Iowa State Fair and the respective state breed associations. The breeds

for which applicants can compete for a certificate are: Angus, Charolais, Gelbvieh, Hereford, Limousin, Maine-Anjou, Red Angus, Salers, Shorthorn or Simmental. Applicants for the award will be evaluated on leadership and involvement in breed organizations and community activities, as well as responsibilities and growth within their beef project. Finalists for the breed awards will need to participate in a personal interview to be held on Monday, Aug. 17, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds with a panel of judges.

Winners will be announced during the selection of the Grand Champion 4-H breeding heifer on Aug. 18, 2015. The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association (ICA) coordinates the application process. Program guidelines and applications can be found on the ICA website, www.iacattlemen. org, under the Membership Awards tab. Click on the Beef Heifer Award listing. You can also find out more by calling Kellie Carolan at 515296-2266. Applications are due to the ICA office in Ames no later than July 1.

IOWA FARM BUREAU SPOKESMAN

MAY 27, 2015

NORTH IOWA Dave Duttlinger Wheatfield, IN

“I write my own planting maps with FARMserver’s Management Zone Creation Tool. This gives me the freedom to make changes in the field and not rely on a third party, saving me time and money.”

MITCHELL . HOWARD . FLOYD . CHICKASAW . BUTLER . BREMER . GRUNDY . BLACK HAWK

FARM FAMILY FAVORITES

Chilled Mushroom Salad PorkBeInspired.com recipe 8 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced Vinaigrette: 2 Tbsp. olive oil 3 Tbsp. lemon juice 1/4 tsp. tarragon

1/4 tsp. sugar 1/4 tsp. salt Parsley, optional garnish

In a small bowl, mix ingredients together for lemon vinaigrette. In a larger bowl, toss mushroom slices with vinaigrette. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

2 cans beanless chili 1 Tbsp. chili powder Hot sauce to taste Tortilla chips

Combine all ingredients, and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

1 can corn, drained 1/2 c. cheddar cheese, shredded

BRANDT

BUSHBAUM

The 2015 new scholarship winners from the North Iowa Region (pictured) by name, hometown, parents and college attending:

FAUST

SLETTEN

STECKELBERG

Isiah Brandt, Sumner, Amy and Kevin Brandt, Iowa State University (ISU); Emily Bushbaum, Rudd, Jason and Betsy Bushbaum, University of Northern Iowa; Stephanie Faust, Grundy Center, Steve and Connie Faust, University of Iowa; Rebekah Sletten, Osage, Rick and Sue Sletten, ISU; Rebecca Steckelberg, Conrad, Kurt and Darci Steckelberg, ISU.

Bradley Aronson, Cedar Falls, Iowa State University (ISU); Bridget Bouska, Waucoma, ISU; Jared Haupt, Wellsburg, ISU; Jodie Johnson, Aplington, ISU; Katie Klaes, Osage, ISU; Malayne Meyer, Charles City, ISU; Myla Meyer, Charles City, ISU; Kelsey Peters, Plainfield, Wartburg College; Aaron Sande, Charles City, ISU; Andrea Schrage, Allison, Wartburg Continuing Scholarships: College; Marc Throndson, New The continuing scholarship award winners from North Iowa Hampton, ISU; Benjamin Weis, by name, hometown and college McIntire, Fort Scott Community College. attending:

Farmland rental rates down SUBMITTED BY CHICKASAW Rental rates for Iowa farmland decreased by 5 percent in 2015, according to results from the Cash Rental Rates for Iowa – 2015 Survey conducted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. This is the second consecutive year of declining rates after a 15-year streak of increasing rental rates, accumulating a 9 percent loss since 2013. Average rents were lower in all nine crop reporting districts, according to Alejandro Plastina, assistant professor and extension economist with Iowa State University. The average estimated cash rent for corn and soybean land in the state for 2015 was $246 per acre, a decrease of $14 per acre or nearly 5 percent from last year. Low crop prices for the 2014 crop and small- to negative-profit margin forecasts for this year’s crop put downward pressure on rental rates, he said. The largest decreases in land rental occurred in central and west central Iowa, at $24 and $23 per acre, respectively. Those districts had the highest rents among all crop reporting districts in 2014. Northeast Iowa reported the highest average in 2015 at $273,

and the lowest district value was $187 in south central Iowa. Grundy County had the highest average rent in the state, at $316 per acre. Crop Reporting District 3, representing northeast Iowa, reported an average crop ground rental rate of $273, a decrease from 2014. County average farmland cash rental rates in this district ranged from $311 (Dubuque County) to $223 (Allamakee County). Additional cash rental rate information for the overall average and high, medium, and low quality corn and soybean ground is available for each county in the full report. For this district, average rent for alfalfa hay ground is $290 per acre and $188 per acre for grass hay ground. Average rent for improved permanent pasture ground is $89 per acre while the unimproved permanent pasture ground average cash rent is $64 per acre. Plastina doesn’t think it is a trend yet, but it certainly is a reversal of the 15-year trend we’ve seen of land rental rate increases. Land rates and other input costs take time to adjust to lower levels of crop revenue; so if corn and soybean prices don’t improve soon, we can expect land rental

rates to continue to decline. Plastina indicated the typical rental rates per bushel of corn yield, soybean yield and the average Corn Suitability Rating 2 point were computed for each county. In addition, typical charges for land growing oats and hay, for grazing pasture and corn stalks and renting for hunting rights were reported. Rental values were estimated by asking people familiar with land rental markets what they thought were typical rates in their county. Of the 1,437 total responses received, 49 percent came from farmers, 27 percent from landowners, 12 percent from agricultural lenders, 10 percent from professional farm managers and 2 percent from other professionals. The Cash Rental Rates for Iowa – 2015 Survey is available online as a downloadable document from the ISU Extension and Outreach Store, https://store.extension.iastate.edu. Other resources available for estimating a fair cash rental rate are located on Ag Decision Maker, http://www.extension.iastate. edu/agdm. All documents include decision file electronic worksheets to help analyze leasing questions.

IOWA FARM BUREAU SPOKESMAN

MAY 27, 2015

WELCOME INTERNS!

CENTRAL IOWA

BOONE . STORY . MARSHALL . DALLAS . POLK . JASPER . MADISON . WARREN . MARION

FARM FAMILY FAVORITES

Chilled Mushroom Salad PorkBeInspired.com recipe 8 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced Vinaigrette: 2 Tbsp. olive oil 3 Tbsp. lemon juice 1/4 tsp. tarragon

1/4 tsp. sugar 1/4 tsp. salt Parsley, optional garnish

In a small bowl, mix ingredients together for lemon vinaigrette. In a larger bowl, toss mushroom slices with vinaigrette. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

2 cans beanless chili 1 Tbsp. chili powder Hot sauce to taste Tortilla chips

Combine all ingredients, and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

1 can corn, drained 1/2 c. cheddar cheese, shredded

HANRAHAN

HANSEN

HORN

LUCAS

MILLER

ONSTOT

PETERSEN

hometown, parents and college attending: Jessica Hanrahan, Prole, Mark and Amy Hanrahan, Iowa State University (ISU); Abigail Hansen, Dallas Center, Jeffrey and Barbara Hansen, ISU; Jarret Horn, Newton, James and Neisha Horn, Des Moines Area Community College; Kayla Lucas, Boone, Roseann and Tracy Johnson, ISU; Kaylee Miller, Lacona, Randy and Sheila Miller, Northwest Missouri State University; Garett Onstot, Carlisle, Don and Brenda Onstot, ISU; Jenny Petersen, Knoxville, James and Julie Petersen, ISU.

Continuing Scholarships: The continuing scholarship award winners from Central Iowa by name, hometown and college attending: Jacob Beyer, Knoxville, Dordt College, Justin Boot, Pella, Iowa State University (ISU); Logan Burt, Marshalltown, ISU; Jodie DeVries, Colfax, ISU; Rachel Hoy, Adel, Black Hawk College; Emily Miller, Colo, ISU; Zachary Moss, Winterset, Central College; Paige Myers, Boone, ISU; Lyndsey Niebuhr, Grimes, ISU; Andrew Primmer, Ames, ISU; Kaitlin Schieltz, Boone, ISU; Celene Slifka, State Center, ISU; Nathan Vande Wall, Prairie City, ISU.

ICA to host June pasture walks SUBMITTED BY MARION, WARREN The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association is holding three pasture walks in midJune, giving cow-calf producers in northeast, east and south central parts of the state an opportunity to hear from experts on brush management and maximizing feeder calf value. The evening walks will run from 4:30– 5:45 p.m. and will be led by those cattle producers hosting the walks. The event will then transition to the meal venues where speakers will address is-

sues. Scott Flynn, a field scientist and Dow AgroSciences, will speak about effectively managing brush while Dr. Terry Engleken, DVM of Iowa State University, will speak on maximizing feeder calf value. ICA director of government relations and public policy Justine Stevenson will also give an ICA update. Dates and locations are: Tuesday, June 16 – Eric Smith farm, 2417 348th St., Decorah, with meal at the farm. Wednesday, June 17 – Marty

Green farm, 2440 180th St., Delmar, with meal at Buzzy’s in Welton. Thursday, June 18 – Dan Hanrahan farm, near Prole (from Bevington, 1.5 miles north on Warren Avenue, west one mile on 190th Avenue and north 1.25 miles on Woodwind Trail; pasture is on the east side of the road). Meal will be at SP Genetics, 3331 Highway 92, Prole. There is no cost to attend, but producers are asked to RSVP to the ICA office by calling 515-296-2266 so meals can be planned.

Applications due July 1 for 2015 Iowa Beef Heifer Awards SUBMITTED BY MADISON, MARION, POLK 4-H, FFA and junior breed association members who own and exhibit a market beef or breeding heifer at the 2015 Iowa State Fair this year are eligible to enter the Iowa Beef Heifer Award contest. Winning an award will help these young cattle producers expand their herds. The winner of each participating breed division will receive a certificate for the purchase of a registered female. Sponsors of these awards are the Iowa State Fair and the respective state breed

associations. The breeds for which applicants can compete for a certificate are: Angus, Charolais, Gelbvieh, Hereford, Limousin, Maine-Anjou, Red Angus, Salers, Shorthorn or Simmental. Applicants for the award will be evaluated on leadership and involvement in breed organizations and community activities, as well as responsibilities and growth within their beef project. Finalists for the breed awards will need to participate in a personal interview to be held on Monday, Aug. 17, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds with a panel of judges.

Winners will be announced during the selection of the Grand Champion 4-H breeding heifer on Aug. 18, 2015. The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association (ICA) coordinates the application process. Program guidelines and applications can be found on the ICA website, www.iacattlemen. org, under the Membership Awards tab. Click on the Beef Heifer Award listing. You can also find out more by calling Kellie Carolan at (515) 296-2266. Applications are due to the ICA office in Ames no later than July 1.