Photo credit: Ben Olson It has been nearly 10 months since a derecho ripped through parts of the Corn Belt, leveling buildings and crops in its path. As farmers in Iowa begin the 2021 growing season, recovery continues.
Vinton, Iowa Ben Olson’s farm south of Vinton, Iowa, was directly in the path of the windstorm that swept through the state in August 2020. Across four sites, 35 structures were destroyed or damaged, including an 80-year-old historic barn. Their crops were damaged, but with 2,500 hungry cattle to feed, Olson opted to harvest every acre. He’s thankful that favorable weather in the fall made for a smooth harvest, given the circumstances.
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INPUT ON PRICES: Participants will be able to take an online survey before the event to offer their estimates of future land values in Iowa, as well as corn and soybean prices. In its 93rd year, conference will provide updates for those interested in the Iowa land market.
Apr 07, 2021
The Soil Management Land Valuation Conference will be May 19 via Zoom. Now in its 93rd year, Iowa State University Extension’s longest-running conference was canceled last year due to COVID-19 concerns. The conference returns with timely updates for farm managers, rural appraisers, real estate brokers and others interested in the Iowa land market.
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