FFA Boots on The Ground

Boots on the ground February 9, 2023

Farmers are waiting to get into the field, but what does that have to do with Groundhog Day!  Are we going to have 6 weeks of winter?  Also, over 700 members attended the 38th Legislative Symposium Day with FFA Day at the Capitol.

we talked about the weather in the area and the ffa members 

Students share about ethanol production in Southwest Iowa.

Today we ask a member of about spring planting conditions and moisture levels.  Also, we are looking at the USDA weather report for moisture content coming off the December.

Introducing Allison Johnson

Iowa FFA President shares with us the trends in agriculture across the state of Iowa and in Iowa FFA

We surveyed students on top ag issues of 2022.  Students explain the issues.

We look into the effects of Prop 12 on Iowa Pork Producers and welcome new FFA members to the Davis-Rodgers FFA Chapter.

FFA members give tips on how to take care of livestock during the winter months

How land prices are affecting agriculture?  A look at the rapid increase in land prices.

This week address the science of the white tanks.  Why do farmers use NH3?

Members share the end of harvest and about FFA News

This a sample of an FFA Boots on the ground extend report.

National 4-H Week is on October 3-8th.  We interviewed a few local 4-H youth about the projects they have done in 4-H.  The National 4-H website gave insight to the history of 4-H.

The local field reporter gives insight on how yield is affected due to weather.

Iowa road safety

Picture day! Homecoming Wrap up

How do we judge district soils?  Today's, we are talking to students about their experience at district soil.

Come watch the Shenandoah Mustangs take on Clarke County in the 2022 Homecoming Game! Go Mustangs!

Members of the community share their favorite homecoming memories.

Recap from Powderpuff game: What are students and faculty looking forward to this week of homecoming?

How does agriculture effect the game?  Today, we want highlight how agriculture makes an impact on football and feature a few football players.

National Teach Ag Day: Over 13,000 teachers across the nation teach agriculture.

in this episode Lynnae is talking to Nolan an shs student about the car show

The results from the 2022 Iowa Milk Quality and Products Career Development Event.

State Iowa FFA finishes the dairy cattle

2 students share their experiences about the IGNITE Program

We interviewed Carrie Falk for the Seed Saver Library program.  She shared with us the use, purpose, and success of the seed saver library.

Mrs. Martin is talking about the grant we got fro the greenhouse at the school.

Davis-Rodgers FFA Chapter visits the local food pantry to deliver produce for donation.  

Industry interviews about what's new in agriculture

Maci interviewed New Holland and the new technology that is out in the field

Vesta, Cade and Henry interview businesses from the farm progress show.  "What is the impact your innovation will make on agriculture?

Students at the Farm Progress Show

FFA members from around the area share their experiences from State FFA Livestock Judging Contest.

Defining the Farm Progress Show and Member Preview

We review the final numbers for the ISF.  Numbers were taken from the official website of the Iowa State Fair.

Champion/Reserve Champion Members tell us about the what makes a good picture?

Today, FFA members interview the Iowa Diary Princess Regan Kime as well as head to the swine barn to catch up with members.

Sheep and Beef at the ISF. 

Horticulture FFA