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Secretary Naig extends popular cattle and conservation working lands project
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced a three-year extension of the popular, farmer-led Cattle and Conservation Working Lands Project. The extension renews program agreements in Taylor, Page, Carroll, Cherokee, Guthrie, and Ida counties through December 31, 2028. This allows participating counties to build on strong momentum to expand conservation and livestock-integrated systems on working farms. Administered by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS)...
HPAI discovered in small Iowa flock, but no lockdowns yet
It's been one week since the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship confirmed that we had our first positive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) this fall in Dallas County. It's the first case that's been reported since May 2nd. It confirms...
OvaEasy turns Iowa eggs into a more shelf-stable product
Most of us are very aware of the fact that Iowa is the nation?s top egg producing state. Eggs are dense with nutrients and easy to cook, which means they?re always in demand from families across the country and the world. The only issue with eggs, though, is that they...
Can farmers meet food demand for a growing world population?
As the world?s population continues to grow, producers must meet new challenges to feed the world. Will farmers be able to feed 10 billion people by 2050?Kip Tom, former Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture says the private sector needs...
95th National FFA Convention kicks off in Indianapolis
The 95th National FFA Convention and Expo is underway in Indianapolis. It?s expected to draw more than 65,000 FFA members, advisors and guests ? and bring them closer to the newest technologies in the ag industry. Scott Stump, CEO of the National FFA Organization,...
USDA says conservation tillage increasing
The share of acreage for major cash crops?wheat, corn, soybeans, and cotton?that are planted using conservation tillage has increased over the past two decades in the United States. USDA?s Economic Research Service reported the data Tuesday. Farmers reported employing...
Axne backs bill to reduce rail delays
Shipping our goods back and forth across the country has become a giant pain, and you know where that pain is located. The Mississippi River is unusually dry, diesel prices are creeping higher once again, and railroads are moving empty cars. In the grand scheme of...
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Placements jump 5% over 2022 in June cattle on feed report
USDA?s June Cattle on Feed report declared a three percent decline on-feed. It also showed a five percent increase in placements versus a year ago.According to USDA, cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of...
Survey highlights barriers to effective herbicide-resistant weeds management
A recent survey of certified crop advisors in all 50 U.S. states shows they are concerned about the escalation of herbicide resistance and the impediments to effective weed management. The Weed Science Society of America survey found that four out of ten crop advisers...
Norbrook offering Tulieve antibiotic in safer plastic bottles
Swine Respiratory Disease (SRD) has been an issue in the swine industry for decades, and it continues to be one of the most prevalent and economically relevant production challenges that producers have to face year-round. Norbrook has an extensive portfolio of swine...
USDA investing up to $500 million in biofuel availability
The USDA is investing up to $500 million to increase the availability of domestic biofuels and give Americans additional cleaner fuel options at the pump. U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack said expanding biofuels will bring more income opportunities to all farmers across...
Beef industry outlines farm bill priorities
It?s not an easy time to write a new farm bill, with little new money after the debt limit-budget deal, a dwindling legislative clock, and a hyper-partisan Congress before a presidential election year.That?s not stopping the National Cattlemen?s Beef Association CEO...
