by Dustin Hoffmann | Jul 1, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
County fairs are underway across Iowa, bringing communities together to celebrate agriculture while giving thousands of young people an opportunity to showcase months of hard work and preparation. While livestock shows and exhibits often draw the most attention,...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jun 30, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Trade agreements often receive the most attention when negotiations become contentious, but for Iowa agriculture, their greatest value is often found in the stability they provide. Canada and Mexico remain Iowa’s two largest international trading partners,...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jun 29, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
While New World Screwworm remains confined to parts of Texas, New Mexico, and Mexico, animal health officials are focused on making sure it stays that way. Although the insect is still hundreds of miles from Iowa, state and federal officials are relying on a proven...
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...
