by Dustin Hoffmann | Apr 11, 2021 | News
On Friday, Iowa Democratic Third District Congresswoman Cindy Axne took an Ag tour around her district as a chance to listen to her constituents and entities about their concerns with current and future Ag policy.At the end of the tour, Axne talked with Dustin...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Apr 9, 2021 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Every year Farmers fight a long and hard battle against yield-robbing pests, plants, and diseases. The battlegrounds seem to expand every year, and the fight just gets tougher. The cost to farmers in supplies and lost yields are high. That is why the USDA is pushing...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Apr 8, 2021 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The battle to keep foreign animal diseases (FAD) out of our country is taking vigilance on many fronts. Inspectors are checking imports, travelers, packages, and much more to keep diseases like African Swine Fever (ASF) off our shores. However, there is another area...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Apr 7, 2021 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Earlier this week we highlighted some of the projects being funded by grant dollars from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD).There are still grants available through disaster funding and more grants to come.Audio: Full Interview...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Apr 6, 2021 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Tar spot has been steadily making its way across the Midwest. Parts of eastern Iowa have already been noticing the disease showing up in their cornfields. As the 2021 growing season rapidly approaches, many are wondering what they need to be looking for in their...
