A team of field agriculture engineers with the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach released five articles covering the importance of proper maintenance and improvement of swine confinement facilities.
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Learn about the features of the 625 Head, Deep-Pit Cattle Finishing Barn that CCS hosted an Open House at on November 7, 2020.
Continue reading “Open House in Honor of Paul & Justin Shonka”The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program’s second round was announced on September 18, 2020. President Donald J. Trump and Sonny Perdue, the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, announced $14 billion dollars to go towards relief to agricultural producers from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Cold weather is upon us and as you prepare your barns for the winter, we wanted to get you a few tips for Preseason Heater Maintenance! Kevin Rath from AP and CCS put together a list and a video of 5 tips to help your heater be in tip-top-shape for that first cold night.
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The 50’x368’ Cow/Calf Bed-Pack Facility is equipped with a back alley/creep area, working facility, and exterior load out. It has capacity for approximately 160-170 cow/calf pairs. The barn was financed in part by F & C Bank.
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When we think about adding into our operation, the number one question that pops into our heads is “How much will it cost?” It is in our nature to jump to this question first and here at CCS, we understand your thought process. That question is very hard to answer without some background information, so this article is to walk you through the information needed to provide a pricing estimate on a barn.
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CCS Team hosted a webinar on June 30 at 1:00 pm with the interviewee, Kevin Barnhill of Blair Meat Market. This webinar was focused on the topic of how to market the meat products from a processing facility.
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Are you frustrated with the commodity markets? Having all of your eggs in one basket can be scary and not the best business model in these uncertain times. You just invested a lot of money in a row crop and now its futures price is depressing at best. You’re frustrated… And that’s understandable.
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CCS is dedicated to producer education and continued learning. The industry is always changing and there are many opportunities for growth. Our goal is to provide educational opportunities so you can grow your operation and/or investment. The most recent webinar was on Processing Facilities.
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