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Wayne Fredericks

@wrfredericks

Lifelong farmer with a passion for the land and life of farming.

 Mitchell County, IA
Joined April 2015
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Final Monarch Listing Decision Timeline Among Topics Addressed at FFM Plenary Meeting: mailchi.mp/08f9cac06685/sept…
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Thrilled to welcome @IowaSoybeans to Washington this afternoon! ✅#2023FarmBill ✅Farm Safety Net ✅Soy-based #biofuels
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Pollinator Week: The Livelihood of both Farmers and Monarchs Threatened by a Changing Climate: mailchi.mp/99c77d20b9da/poll…
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Monarchs and the Endangered Species Act - Farmers for Monarchs farmersformonarchs.org/monar…
Monarchs and the Endangered Species Act

Monarchs and the Endangered Species Act

Where are the monarchs now? The monarchs are well into their northward journey and are being seen as far north as northern…

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General Conservation Reserve Program Signup Opens Feb. 27 - Farmers for Monarchs farmersformonarchs.org/gener…
General Conservation Reserve Program Signup Opens Feb. 27

General Conservation Reserve Program Signup Opens Feb. 27

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced last week that agricultural producers and private landowners can begin applying for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)…

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Prescribed Fire is a Great Way to Maintain Pollinator Habitat; But Firebreak Preparation Should Begin Now - Farmers for Monarchs farmersformonarchs.org/presc…
Prescribed Fire is a Great Way to Maintain Pollinator Habitat; But Firebreak Preparation Should...

Prescribed Fire is a Great Way to Maintain Pollinator Habitat; But Firebreak Preparation Should...

Where are the monarchs now? Fall migration is in full swing! Eastern migratory monarchs are beginning to arrive in Mexico. Texas is…

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A couple of Monarchs prepping for their journey south to Mexico
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Great audience today talking cover crops, soil health and water quality.
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We all were enriched by knowing Tom. A sad loss indeed.
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It was an honor to work with Jerry on this long term study to really show the benefits of conservation practices to the soil, environment, production, water quality and bottom line.
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Nice to see @wrfredericks on the cover of Crops and Soils Magazine with an article written by @JerryHatfield67. Worth the read.
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A 35% increase in #monarch butterfly overwintering population numbers between 2020 and 2021 was reported this week, giving some reason for hope given several decades of decline in southern overwintering sites. Learn more at @Farms4Monarchs. farmersformonarchs.org/hope-… #pollinators
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In a report released this week from the World Wildlife Fund Mexico (WWF), scientists determined #monarchs occupied 2.84 hectares in December 2021, a modest increase from the 2.10 hectares occupied in December 2020. @Farms4Monarchs has more. farmersformonarchs.org/hope-…
Hope Grows with Eastern Monarch Population Holding Steady

Hope Grows with Eastern Monarch Population Holding Steady

In a report released this week from the World Wildlife Fund Mexico (WWF), scientists determined monarchs occupied 2.84 hectares in December 2021,…

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‘No Mow May’ Makes Supporting Pollinators Effortless: mailchi.mp/086977ed7610/nomo…. Former building site I used to always mow. Look what appeared when I quit mowing.
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Planting soybeans just SW of our farmstead May 14 in N Iowa.
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Fun evening planting beans
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Strip till and cover crops. Working hard to make a difference vs conventional neighbors.
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One of the most critical stewardship practices for farmers during planting season that can boost crop health and yield while also protecting #monarchs and other #pollinators is the proper management of treated seeds. @Farms4Monarchs tells you how: farmersformonarchs.org/stewa… #BeSure
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Conservation Spotlight 🌱 Find out why Wayne Fredericks, a soybean farmer from Iowa, calls himself the “accidental conservationist," & learn how he became a lifetime proponent of all things #conservation >> ow.ly/Gq5O50IspnZ #Sustainability #ModernAg
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Talking conversation in DC. #ASA #Covercrops #Conservation
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ASA on the National Mall in DC today celebrating National Ag Day.
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