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Secretary Naig urges CARB to quickly implement E15 to benefit California drivers
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig submitted formal comments to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) urging swift action to make E15 available to California drivers. CARB is currently evaluating its implementation plan for allowing the sale of E15, a cleaner-burning, lower-cost fuel that has been used safely and successfully in many states for more than a decade. “Our experience in Iowa shows that when drivers are given the choice, they choose E15, and they choose it again and again....
Rural job growth shifting to high-skill workers
Over the last two decades, the strongest rural job gains were in smaller industries that tend to employ high-skill workers. USDA Economic Research Service reports the highest growth was in the real estate industry. Also showing rapid growth was the administrative...
Farming more efficiently through the use of data collection
Efficiency of farm operations has come into focus for farmers. With input costs high, farmers and producers are eager to use those inputs as efficiently as possible.Stephen Leininger, an AGRIntelligence Information Specialist with Helena, says that farmers are always...
South American Weather and Crop Update (1-17-23)
More rain in the forecast for Argentina means they?re finally getting close to the end of planting season. On the other hand, the fabulous weather in Brazil has produced an enormous crop, which is stirring excitement in South America as Brazilian harvest begins....
Social Security increase followed by increase in scams
The Social Security increase for 2023 is welcome news for seniors, but it?s already being followed by an increase in scam attempts. Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income payments are increasing 8.7 percent in 2023. This is the annual cost-of-living...
Optimizing plant health and improving crop performance with biologicals
Each farmer would like to maximize production efficiently and effectively. One area that farmers and producers are turning to in order to optimize plant health and improve crop performance is through the use of biologicals.Corey Nikkel, a senior field scientist with...
RMA to host crop insurance workshop for specialty crops, organics
Farmers in Iowa can attend a USDA's Risk Management Agency workshop to learn more about crop insurance options, including those designed for agricultural producers who grow specialty and organic crops. RMA will host the free in-person workshops Tuesday, January 24, in...
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Iowa 4-H Foundation continues to support the state’s 4-H’ers
A wide variety of projects are on display here at the State Fair from many 4-H and FFA exhibitors. What many people think of is livestock, but there is a whole building full of static exhibits. It is year number three for the newly renovated Rastetter 4-H Building on...
398 century and heritage farm families to be honored at ISF
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, Iowa Farm Bureau Federation President Brent Johnson and Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Vice President Brian Feldpausch will honor 398 Iowa farm families with Century or Heritage Farm designations at the Iowa State Fair. The...
IDALS celebrates all things Iowa Ag at 2023 State Fair
Last month, Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig called the Iowa State Fair the “Super Bowl of Iowa Agriculture’, and so far, it hasn’t disappointed. We had a great Governor’s Charity Steer show and a great Bacon Buddies program. Not to mention the butter cow, eggs,...
Bacon Buddies Show reminds everyone to not take the little things for granted
In its fourth year at the Iowa State Fair, the Bacon Buddies show, a collaboration from the Iowa Pork Producers and the Iowa Special Olympics, saw another hugely successful event. But this event isn’t just limited to the Iowa State Fair- more and more county fairs are...
Governor’s Charity Steer Show, having fun and helping others
The annual Governor’s Charity Steer Show at the Iowa State Fair is a great chance for Iowa youth to compete for “best in show” while raising money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa. Brenda Miller Executive Director – Ronald McDonald House Charities of...
