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Building a Modern Alliance for agriculture
In an era defined by rapid change and increasing complexity, the future of agriculture hinges on an unprecedented level of collaboration.The agricultural sector stands at a critical juncture, one that demands a united front encompassing innovation, sustainability, and robust partnerships to ensure its enduring resilience. Elizabeth Burns-Thompson, Executive Director of Modern Ag Alliance, emphasized the critical role of cross-industry collaboration in shaping the future of agriculture....
Farmers to Families Food Box Program reaches 50 million boxes delivered
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced Wednesday the Farmers to Families Food Box Program has distributed over 50 million food boxes. The Department of Agriculture program supports American farmers and families affected the COVID-19 pandemic by delivering food...
AFBFA expands free online resources
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture continues to update and expand its offering of free online resources for kids learning about agriculture.According to American Farm Bureau Foundation executive director Daniel Meloy, the foundation is committed to...
Task force lays out long-term objectives for beef industry
Cattle producers met in Denver, Colorado this week for the annual Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting. The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss current issues, work on programs and initiatives, as well as set the course for various projects for the...
Grassley discusses farm relief, trade issues in IFU forum
The U.S. Senate?s latest proposed coronavirus relief package includes $20 billion in farm relief.Speaking at an Iowa Farmers Union online forum Tuesday afternoon, Senator Chuck Grassley briefly discussed the relief package that was unveiled by senate republicans on...
Understanding the consumer market is no simple task
As producers of food products, the biggest job farmers have is catering to the concerns and wishes of the consumer market. If their products are not meeting their needs, they will simply find an option that will suit their tastes. There are many options of products...
DNR confirms zebra mussels at Lake Manawa
An aquatic invasive species known to negatively impact ecosystems has been discovered at Lake Manawa in Council Bluffs.According to the Iowa DNR, zebra mussels were recently confirmed in the waters of Lake Manawa. Investigation by DNR staff discovered low numbers of...
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Time hasn?t weakened farm broadcasting, it has strengthened it
As we gathered this week in Kansas City for the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) Convention, it was a bittersweet time. Broadcasters of all mediums and of all parts of the country came together and hugged for the first time in two years. While we kept...
Soaring fertilizer prices have the attention of NCGA
The president of the National Corn Growers Association says soaring fertilizer prices have the attention of their organization.Chris Edgington of St. Ansgar, Iowa, stopped by IARN?s booth at the 2021 NAFB Convention in Kansas City on Wednesday to discuss current...
National USDA Multistate Excellence in Research Award recognizes ISU soil scientist
Robert Horton, who holds the Charles F. Curtiss Distinguished Professorship in Agriculture and Life Sciences in agronomy at Iowa State University, is one of the senior scientists recognized by USDA with its national Multistate Research Excellence Award for 2021 for...
Rural Minds focusing on mental health in rural America
A new nonprofit aims to provide rural Americans with expanded access to existing mental health service organizations.Jeff Winton is the founder and chairman of Rural Minds, a nonprofit that addresses the importance of overcoming the stigma around mental health...
Closing Market Podcast 11-17-2021
