Some parts of Iowa could see rain early next week. State Climatologist at the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Harry Hillaker says it's possible but not certain on exact amounts yet.?At the moment, it is looking like Monday or Tuesday. Do not know...
National non-profit groups start a new campaign urging presidential candidates to address hunger in America.The program ?Vote to End Hunger? launched Tuesday at the Iowa Hunger Summit during World Food Prize week.The campaign will use grassroots supporters and leaders...
The USDA says the Trans Pacific Partnership agreement will help the U.S. agriculture industry as a whole but what exactly does this mean for Iowa?According to the USDA, TPP will boost demand for U.S. farm and food products among 500 million consumers in 11 countries...
WASHINGTON - A new survey from American Farm Bureau shows the average July 4th cookout this year still costs less than six dollars per person.What?s in a typical Fourth of July cookout? There?s burgers, hot dogs, watermelon and lemonade to wash it down.An annual...
WASHINGTON - Today the Senate Agriculture Committee will meet in a hearing titled ?Country of Origin Labeling and Trade Retaliation: What?s at stake for America?s Farmers, Ranchers, Businesses, and Consumers.? Lawmakers will hear from several industry stakeholders,...
KANSAS CITY - Today the Environmental Protection Agency is holding a public hearing at the Jack Reardon Center in Kansas City to gather public input on its proposed Renewable Fuel Standard numbers through 2016.About 260 stakeholders intend to address EPA officials on...
WASHINGTON - The National Pork Producers Council recently held a roundtable discussion with industry representatives from Mexico and Canada regarding U.S. country of origin meat labeling requirements.NPPC Vice President and Council for International Affairs Nick...
WASHINGTON - Senate Ag Committee Chairman Pat Roberts has granted a request from Iowa Senator Joni Ernst, asking for a hearing by the committee to assess the effectiveness of the federal response to the avian influenza that has laid waste to turkey and egg-laying...
WASHINGTON - You never know if, in a given year, you?ll get too little moisture, or too much. That?s why USDA?s Risk Management Agency is expanding its crop insurance options to provide relief to farmers who are impacted by severe weather.First, there?s the...
CALGARY, Alberta - Canada is ready to start a trade war if the U.S. doesn?t repeal its country of origin meat labeling rules.After a World Trade Organization ruling found that American country of origin meat labeling rules treated imported livestock unfairly, the...
