by Dustin Hoffmann | Jun 26, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
New World Screwworm remains hundreds of miles from Iowa, with confirmed cases confined to parts of Texas, New Mexico, and Mexico. While there is no indication the pest is moving into Iowa anytime soon, state officials say it’s important for livestock producers...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jun 25, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Iowa’s response to a recent pseudorabies case demonstrated how established animal health protocols can protect both livestock and export markets. The virus was detected in a small commercial swine herd after pigs that had previously been housed in Texas were...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jun 24, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Iowa leaders are beginning to roll out the next phase of the state’s water quality and conservation strategy following passage of the bipartisan Farm to Faucet legislation earlier this year. The package includes investments in water treatment infrastructure,...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jun 23, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Farm bankruptcies across the country remain at levels not seen since the disruptions of the COVID era, and legal experts say that should concern producers and lenders alike. While the pace of filings this year is similar to last year, that does not mean the farm...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jun 22, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The discovery of New World Screwworm cases in Texas has prompted a series of restrictions on cattle movement, creating new questions about potential impacts on livestock markets. While animal health officials remain focused on containing the pest and preventing...
