Category Archives: Farming

Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy Comment Period Extended

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Paul Deaton

The comment period for Iowa’s Nutrient Reduction Strategy has been extended for two weeks until Jan. 18, according to the Des Moines Register. By extending the comment period, the best interests of Iowans will be served. One hopes the strategy … Continue reading →

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Responding to Iowa's Nutrient Reduction Strategy

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Paul Deaton

I continue to encourage readers to make formal comments on Iowa’s Nutrient Reduction Strategy before Jan. 4. The impact of Gulf of Mexico hypoxia zones that are created from agricultural runoff has been grievous enough to activate the U.S. Environmental … Continue reading →

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Iowa's Nutrient Reduction Strategy Update

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Paul Deaton

This week, the State of Iowa called three public meetings on Iowa’s Nutrient Reduction Strategy to take and answer questions about the program. Here is the information about the meetings: Dec. 17, 6:30 p.m., Boulders Conference Center, Denison. Dec. 19, … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Iowa's Nutrient Runoff

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Paul Deaton

In May 2010, I first posted on Blog for Iowa about Iowa’s nutrient runoff and its effect on the Gulf of Mexico, where it creates hypoxia zones. It is a serious problem, grounded in reality, and Governor Branstad, along with … Continue reading →

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5,600 Head Factory Farm Permit Denied In Linn County

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Trish Nelson

“We will not tolerate any more factory farms in our community,” said Regina Behmlander, a CCI member from Center Point who has helped galvanize community opposition to the proposal. “We will continue to fight any attempt by any party to … Continue reading →

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Iowans Determined To Stop Giant Factory Farm In Linn County

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Say what you will about CCI… do you know anyone else trying to keep the state of Iowa from being overrun by gigantic factory farms? Surely anyone can support that. We can. Thanks, CCI. Linn County Citizens for Community Improvement … Continue reading →

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Feed Iowa Families. Pass the Farm Bill.

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Dave Bradley

The evidence is everywhere, in bone-dry fields across the state–Steve King has failed Iowa farmers. Worse yet, he’s proud of the reason he has failed to deliver a farm bill that provides desperately needed drought relief. He believes it’s more … Continue reading →

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Is It Possible To Fight Factory Farming And Retain “Iowa Nice”?

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Say what you will about CCI, there is no other grassroots group that we know of fighting factory farms in Iowa. Iowacci.org The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) issued a formal response yesterday to a July investigative report by … Continue reading →

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Tell Tom Vilsack: Farmers Deserve The Facts About Climate Change And Drought

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Forecast the Facts petition: Tell Secretary Vilsack: Farmers Deserve the Facts about Climate Change and Drought “The US is facing one of the worst droughts in our history, but Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says he doesn’t want to ‘opine’ as … Continue reading →

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Congressman Dave Loebsack To Tour Drought Stricken Areas Saturday

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Urges Congress to move on Farm Bill and address Disaster Relief Programs [see schedule below] Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack announced today that he will be touring four counties in Southern Iowa on SATURDAY, July 21st. These four counties … Continue reading →

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