Good Town Halls in Guthrie Center, Harlan and Audubon. We talked about HSUS, climate change legislation, price and cost volatility in agriculture and livestock regulations.
Crops looked great - only have 4 more months to go for a great harvest... Plenty of problems can come, but things look good so far.
A great no-till field day near Shelby. Around 200 folks there learning how to save soil and grow great crops. Good folks making things happen. And a good steak sandwich for lunch!
We did have time to swing by Hamlin for a pork tenderloin, winner of the 2003 best pork tenderloin in Iowa. I've got to say it was great.
An event at Duane and Shirley Acker's home was a great finish to a busy day. They hosted an event for me in their shop. They are wonderful hosts and had a great crowd there. My Mom and Dad drove down from Spirit Lake for the evening! We all had a wonderful time. Thanks to everyone for being there and for all your support.
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey shares what's happening in Iowa ag today, trips, and other thoughts.
Bill Northey - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture
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- Bill Northey
- Spirit Lake, Iowa
- I am a fourth generation farmer from Spirit Lake, Iowa who grows corn and soybeans. After graduating from Iowa State University in 1981, I returned to Spirit Lake to farm with my grandfather. I am serving my first term as Secretary of Agriculture after being elected in November of 2006. My priorities as Secretary of Agriculture are advancing the opportunities available through renewable energy, promoting conservation and stewardship, and telling the story of Iowa agriculture.
Town Hall Meetings
Secretary Northey is meeting with Iowans in each of the state’s 99 counties again this year to discuss the status of agriculture in the state and answer questions.
“I learned a lot about all that is going on in agriculture through the town meetings I hosted across the state last year and I’m confident this year will be no different,” Northey said. “I’m excited to hear from Iowans, both farmers and non-farmers alike, about the issues facing agriculture and the opportunities available through this industry.”
Monday, June 15, 2009
Delaware County – 1:00 p.m., Farm Bureau Office, 115 E. Delaware, Manchester
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Guthrie County – 9:00 a.m., Farm Bureau Office, 203 N. 4th St., Guthrie Center
Shelby County – 11:30 a.m., Speak to No-till Field Day, Carstens 1880 Farmstead, south of Shelby
Shelby County – 1:30 p.m., Farm Bureau Office, 908 6th St. Harlan
Audubon County – 3:30 p.m., Farm Bureau Office, 202 N Market, Audubon
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Decatur County – 9:00 a.m., Farm Bureau Office, 118 N. Main St., Leon
Ringgold County – 11:00 a.m., Southwest Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative, Community Room, 1502 West South St. Mt. Ayr
Taylor County – 1:30 p.m., Farm Bureau Office, 607 Pollock Blvd., Bedford
Union County – 3:30 p.m., Farm Bureau Office, 206 N Elm St., Creston
Clarke County – 5:15 p.m., Clarke County Diversity Garden Open House, Community Gardens, 2215 N. Main (behind Clarke County Farm Bureau office), Osceola
“I learned a lot about all that is going on in agriculture through the town meetings I hosted across the state last year and I’m confident this year will be no different,” Northey said. “I’m excited to hear from Iowans, both farmers and non-farmers alike, about the issues facing agriculture and the opportunities available through this industry.”
Monday, June 15, 2009
Delaware County – 1:00 p.m., Farm Bureau Office, 115 E. Delaware, Manchester
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Guthrie County – 9:00 a.m., Farm Bureau Office, 203 N. 4th St., Guthrie Center
Shelby County – 11:30 a.m., Speak to No-till Field Day, Carstens 1880 Farmstead, south of Shelby
Shelby County – 1:30 p.m., Farm Bureau Office, 908 6th St. Harlan
Audubon County – 3:30 p.m., Farm Bureau Office, 202 N Market, Audubon
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Decatur County – 9:00 a.m., Farm Bureau Office, 118 N. Main St., Leon
Ringgold County – 11:00 a.m., Southwest Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative, Community Room, 1502 West South St. Mt. Ayr
Taylor County – 1:30 p.m., Farm Bureau Office, 607 Pollock Blvd., Bedford
Union County – 3:30 p.m., Farm Bureau Office, 206 N Elm St., Creston
Clarke County – 5:15 p.m., Clarke County Diversity Garden Open House, Community Gardens, 2215 N. Main (behind Clarke County Farm Bureau office), Osceola