The annual Bulman family reunion is scheduled for Sunday, July 16 at the Eitzen, MN Community Center for a noon meal and fellowship.
Attendees can bring photos for the display table and stories to share. There will be a slide presentation about the ancestral home in Little Thetford, England and relatives there.
Betsy and Alberto Whitlatch of St. Cloud, MN announce the birth of their son, Hugo Barry Whitlatch, born June 3, 2017 at St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN. He weighed 8 lbs. 1 oz. and measured 19-3/4 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a brother, Arthur (1).
Grandparents are Barry and Lisa Fruechte of New Albin and Ron and Cathy Whitlatch of Louisville, KY. Great-grandparents are Jean Huffey and the late George Huffey of Waterville, Norma and the late Albert Fruechte of New Albin, Ruth and the late Joseph Wimsatt of Louisville, KY and Josephine and the late Elmer Whitlatch of Parkersburg, WV.
Shawn and Morgan Bjerke of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Waylon Robert Bjerke, born June 15, 2017 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and measured 22 inches in length at the time of his birth.
Grandparents are Tom and Bev Heim of New Albin and Bob and Cheryl Bjerke of Waukon. Bernard Dougherty of New Albin is a great-grandparent.
Frank and Kelsey Weymiller of New Albin announce the birth of their son, Bo Franklin Weymiller, born June 15, 2017 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 6 lbs. 11 ozs. and measured 19-1/4 inches in length at the time of his birth.
Grandparents are Chris Schwartzhoff of Prairie du Chien, WI, Jerry Baxter of Waukon and Dave and Laure Weymiller of New Albin. Great-grandparents are Don Schwartzhoff of Waukon, Frannie Fahey of Waukon and Doc and Jean Ann Weymiller of Lansing.
Cameron and Sara Berges of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Gavin William Berges, born June 16, 2017 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and measured 21-1/2 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins sisters, Emma (4) and Jocelyn (2).
Grandparents are Ken and Marcia Venables and Ron Berges, all of Ottumwa, and Lyn and Danette Wood of Dallas, TX. Great-grandparents are Raymond and Nancy Berges of Julesburg, CO and Jim and Elaine Poland of Carthage, MO.
Brian and Ashley Schulte of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Owen Michael Schulte, born June 17, 2017 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and measured 19 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a brother, Kole (2-1/2).
Grandparents are Jeff and Amy Sommer and Ed and Janie Schulte, all of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Jerry and Judy Sommer and Abigail Osterholm, all of Waukon.
Ashley and Devin Bugenhagen of Luana announce the birth of their daughter, Ember Marie Bugenhagen, born June 15, 2017 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 6 lbs. 2 ozs. and measured 17-3/4 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a sibling, Keegan (4).
Grandparents are Tina West of Monona and Darcy Barrett of McGregor. Great-grandparents are Harry and Dyane Schutte of Monona, Gene West of Mederville, Linda Bugenhagen of Postville and Donny Bugenhagen of Luana.
by Jeremy Leitz, Allamakee County Executive Director (563) 568-2148
Upcoming Deadlines and Important Dates
• May 15 - August 1: Primary Nesting Season
• July 3 - Dec. 15: Sign up for the 2018 MPP Dairy Program
• July 4: Office closed
• July 15: 2017 Crop Reports
• August 1: ARC/PLC Sign-up
• August 1: Final date to request a farm/tract reconstitution
Crop Reporting by July 15
The Allamakee County FSA office welcomes all county farmers to come in and report their 2017 crops. Certifying your crops is a requirement for many FSA programs. This includes all spring planted crops and land uses. Forages and pastures were to be reported last fall, and if you missed that deadline, we will be asking for that report now and collecting a late fee. 100% of the farm must be reported to be eligible for programs. Please report what is planted on your farm by the deadline of July 15.
A multidisciplinary team of scientists led by Antonio Mallarino, professor of agronomy at Iowa State University, has completed two years of a long-term field study to better understand the impacts of cover crops on nutrient loss with surface runoff.
Cover crops are a recognized nutrient management practice outlined in the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy. They have proven their effectiveness in reducing the amount of nitrogen lost to subsurface drainage, and soil loss from erosion. However, the impact of cover crops in reducing phosphorus loss has not been sufficiently studied.
Iowa Women in Agriculture invite you to join us for the 11th annual Conference at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny August 1.
The 2017 Conference will deliver a full menu of decision-making ingredients for success in today’s difficult economic climate: the latest outlook for ag trade, marketing strategies for low commodity prices, financial risk management tactics, transition and estate-planning tips, and ideas for generating new income and adding value. Our keynote speakers will highlight the unique challenges of women’s roles, offer opportunities to laugh and learn, and to celebrate agriculture.
