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Lawmakers propose additional aid for farmers
Leaders of the House Agriculture Committee say Congress may need to step in with at least $10 billion in additional aid for U.S. farmers, beyond the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance Program recently announced by the Trump administration. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson, R-Pa., said the administration’s program, while helpful, does not go far enough to support all sectors of agriculture. The current package is largely aimed at row crops such as corn, soybeans and...
NPPC Working with our neighbors to protect our animal populations
Global trade is a complex thing. There are agreements in place, tariffs, trade barriers, and the list goes on and on. It’s not just saying, “Hey we would like to sell you some food.” And they respond, “Okay here’s our money.” There are so many rules, regulations, and...
Raising pork sustainably leads to long-term success
Sustainability in agriculture is a big focus for much of the industry in 2024. Sustainability in animal agriculture is a holistic approach to raising livestock in which farmers do more with less and in the process can increase profitability by using fewer resources....
HPAI detected in a Sioux County dairy
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have detected a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a herd of dairy cattle in Sioux...
Iowa drought monitor doesn’t have much drought to track
We’re always hoping for drought-busting rains, but we don’t always get them. Fortunately, our prayers were finally answered this year. Iowa State Climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan said the U.S. drought monitor for Iowa doesn’t have much drought on it anymore. Now that...
AFBF encourages support of AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act
American vehicle manufacturers announced plans to remove AM radio from new electric vehicles. The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act in Congress would prevent that from happening. Emily Buckman, director of government affairs for the American Farm Bureau Federation, talks...
NPPC identifies animal health tools needed in Farm Bill
Yesterday, we started a conversation with the National Pork Producer Council (NPPC) Director of Animal Health, Dr. Anna Forseth. We got an update on the situation with African Swine Fever and other hog health topics. We started to talk about getting support and tools...
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Veterinarian shortage reaching crisis level
Veterinarian shortages are not new. Anyone who ever needed a vet in the middle of the night will tell you that. And any rural vet called in the middle of the night will agree. What is new is the realization that it is about to get worse. “If our veterinary workforce...
Secretary Naig excited for the harvest season
Harvest is well underway here in Iowa. Farmers are hitting the fields and getting the crops out while the weather is extremely cooperative. With no real rains in the forecast and warmer temperatures; it should hopefully make for a smooth harvest season. We know when...
Cool and dry fall impacted by Hurricane Helene
It’s officially fall now, and the temperatures have chosen to represent that. It’s been mostly cooler mornings and mild temperatures across the state. Justin Glisan, state climatologist for Iowa, said that the month of September as a whole has been slightly warmer...
Health and wellness professionals learn about pork nutrition
The Pork Checkoff’s Pork and Partners Road Show events highlighted the nutritional benefits of consuming pork. Emily Krause, director of nutrition health and wellness initiatives for the National Pork Board, talked about the two roadshows that took place in August....
Seed selection is important, but don’t overlook seed placement
Even though harvest season has just gotten underway in Iowa, growers are already thinking about and making plans for the 2025 growing season. Bryan Perry is the head of U.S. seeds and traits at BASF and he says that as farmers prepare for next season, they need to be...
