It’s not just an urban problem. It’s becoming a larger rural problem every day. That is the abuse of prescription drugs, mostly opioids, by our citizens. This is not just a problem of young people doing it for a rush, it is increasingly a problem amongst adults of...
The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2024 Convention is approaching fast, and the organization is partnering up this year with 4-H, FFA, and MANRRS to offer free registration to youth members. David Townsend, assistant director of member engagement, said this...
Ag Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) suggest Senate farm bill talks have collapsed. Two big clues to the state of Senate farm bill talks fell into place this week. Iowa’s junior Senator Joni Ernst spoke to the media outside the chamber. Suggesting...
Farmers in Iowa are continuing to innovate and improve Iowa’s water quality at the same time. How about using runoff for irrigation? It’s happening on at least one farm in Iowa. Led by some outstanding progressive farmers, commodity organizations, and to a certain...
The American Soybean Association joined other groups in applauding the USDA’s efforts to strengthen U.S. trade and food aid. USDA announced a total of $2.3 billion in funds going toward those efforts. “Having these funds to sufficiently support export promotion...
Yesterday, we talked about the importance of promoting pork domestically, and around the globe. So how is that goal accomplished? Dr. David Newman is back with us to talk about how they target their consumers and educate them on pork's benefits and how it can fit into...
On Tuesday, the USDA announced it will make funds available through the Commodity Credit Corporation for a Regional Agricultural Promotion Program aimed at expanding opportunities for U.S. agricultural products in international markets. U.S. Meat Export Federation...
Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) is inviting beginning and aspiring farmers looking for guidance and support to apply for the next round of their Savings Incentive Program. The two-year program helps beginning farmers by providing mentorship from experienced farmers,...
United States Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) is introducing legislation this week that would help to regulate the dispute settlement process for United States ag trade. Grassley says that USTR took too long to act when attempting to settle the dispute with Mexico over...
Continuing the conversation about what went on in Iowa production agriculture in terms of pests and diseases that may have impacted final yields over and above or outside of the big limiting factor that everybody talks about – water. It certainly provided a large...
