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House Ag ranking member calls for stability

House Ag ranking member calls for stability

House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Rep. Angie Craig says Congress must do more to address the financial challenges facing American farmers. During a press call with agricultural reporters, the Minnesota Democrat argued that continued economic uncertainty and rising farm bankruptcies demonstrate the need for greater stability across the agricultural economy. Craig contends the Trump administration's trade and economic policies have added to the financial pressures producers are already...

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Practice food safety during Independence Day celebrations

Practice food safety during Independence Day celebrations

The Fourth of July weekend means a lot of grills firing up for holiday meals. Don’t forget the importance of food safety when cooking on a grill. Meredith Carrothers, technical information specialist with the Food Safety and Inspection Service, talked about the...

When rebuilding the herd, quality must be the focus

When rebuilding the herd, quality must be the focus

For the Angus cattle industry, business has been very good recently. Casey Jentz, Chief Operating Officer at the American Angus Association, says that Angus currently have 80 percent of the market share in the commercial space. He adds that if Angus ranchers could...

Promoting pork for today’s tastes

Promoting pork for today’s tastes

Driving pork demand and swine health remain top priorities for newly-elected National Pork Board President Chad Groves. He mentioned the importance of the “Taste What Pork Can Do®” campaign in promoting pork consumption and acknowledged the industry’s commitment to...

Ag groups react to first USMCA review

Ag groups react to first USMCA review

American agricultural groups reacted to the U.S., Mexico, and Canada launching the first joint review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. “Getting USMCA right matters enormously to our industry, which ships more than 40 percent of all U.S. dairy exports by value to...

Agriculture helps tell America’s story

Agriculture helps tell America’s story

As Americans celebrate Independence Day and the nation's 250th anniversary, it's an opportunity to reflect on the people, industries, and values that have helped shape the country over the past two and a half centuries. For Iowa, agriculture has long been one of the...

250 years of agriculture transformed America

250 years of agriculture transformed America

250 years of agriculture has transformed America through innovation and marketing to industrial development and mass production. American agriculture was not just transformed by America, but it helped to transform America says retired Smithsonian Institution curator...

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Methods to combat heat stress in cattle

Methods to combat heat stress in cattle

With most of the country experiencing on and off instances of extreme heat in recent weeks, producers are working hard to prepare for a potentially long and hot summer for their cattle. Producers need to be preparing for ways to mitigate heat stress in their animals...

Farmers feeling pressure from all sides

Farmers feeling pressure from all sides

House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Rep. Angie Craig says farmers across the country continue to face significant financial pressure, despite their resilience and optimism. During a press call with agricultural reporters, the Minnesota Democrat said producers...