by Staff Editor | Mar 2, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The 2023 World Pork Expo returns to the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa, from June 7 through 9. This year marks the 35th anniversary of the annual event focusing on education, innovation and networking within the pork industry. National Pork Producers...
by Staff Editor | Feb 28, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Farmers are adopting precision technologies at different rates. A USDA report says the largest farms are adopting auto-steer guidance technology at significantly higher rates. After sorting farms into five equally-sized groups, the agency found that among farmers who...
by Staff Editor | Feb 27, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg, Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Department of Natural Resources Director Kayla Lyon invite Iowans to nominate individuals or families in their communities for the 2023 Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award.To be...
by Staff Editor | Feb 24, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Brazil?s agriculture and livestock ministry says beef exports to China are temporarily on hold after a case of mad cow disease was confirmed in one of the northern states called Para. Reuters says the suspension is part of an animal health agreement made between the...
by Staff Editor | Feb 23, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The National Corn Growers Association Wednesday announced Neil Caskey as its new CEO. Caskey, who serves as NCGA’s vice president of communications, will begin the role of CEO Monday, February 27. NCGA President Tom Haag says, “Neil’s experience in...
