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Young farmers and ranchers have a unique leadership opportunity
Young farmers and ranchers should mark their calendars for March 13–16 for the upcoming Young Farmer and Rancher Leadership Conference. Bev Flatt, a Tennessee farmer and member of the American Farm Bureau’s YF&R Committee, said attendees will have a lot to look forward to. Flatt said this conference is unique because it’s designed specifically for young farmers and ranchers. Based on her own experiences, Flatt said conference attendees will learn a lot. This year’s conference will be held...
ICA gearing up for Cattlemen at the Capitol next week
Iowa Cattlemen?s Association members have the chance to speak with lawmakers at an upcoming event at the State Capitol next week.ICA leaders are asking their members to show their loyalty and commitment to the state?s cattle industry by attending Cattlemen at the...
Iowa?s poultry producers are readying to once again battle HPAI
Back in 2015, the worst thing that poultry producers could go through, happened. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) hit the upper Midwest. Iowa was one of the hardest-hit states, due to its large populations of egg layers, chickens, and turkeys. It led to the...
Iowa Beef Expo running strong in 2022
The 2022 Iowa Beef Expo is in full swing at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.The yearly Iowa Beef Expo is one of the longest running beef expos in the nation. It?s considered one of the Midwest?s premier breed sale offerings and most elite prospect steer and heifer shows...
AARP provides tips to keep personal information secure
As the new year is off and rolling and tax season is here, it?s also a good time to consider how secure your personal information is. It?s likely, according to AARP, your personal information has been stolen. Many entities have your personal information ? credit card...
Ag groups disappointed in gray wolf decision
The National Cattlemen?s Beef Association and the Public Lands Council expressed opposition to the U.S. District Court?s ruling to remand and vacate the Endangered Species Act delisting of the gray wolf. The Trump Administration delisted the gray wolf in 2020.?It?s...
Horn flies pose major economic problem for cattle producers
NCBA AUDIO: Mark Upton, Central Life SciencesOne of the most impactful pests for cattle producers is the horn fly. These small pests can cause major financial losses for farmers.According to research from Texas A&M University, the adult horn fly is 3-5 millimeters...
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There are enough Christmas trees to meet the demand
The Christmas tree industry wants Americans to know there will be enough trees available to meet the demand for real Christmas trees. Marsha Gray, executive director of the Real Christmas Tree Board, says,? The industry met the demand in 2021 and will do so again this...
New RFS numbers keep ethanol on the right track
The Environmental Protection Agency released the long-awaited Renewable Fuel Standard blending requirements for 2023-2025. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor said she welcomes the move.?We're grateful to President Biden and EPA Administrator Reagan for keeping clean energy...
Pivot Bio conducts study on efficacy of nitrogen products
This past summer, Pivot Bio sent out a team of agronomists to visit with growers across over 30 different states to compare the efficacy of their products with other competitors. Pivot Bio Agronomy Scientist Clayton Nevins said they were very pleased with the results...
Pork Checkoff rates may be lower, but mission remains the same
The Pork Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act mandates the Pork Checkoff. It requires a promotion fee to be collected any time a hog is sold. The rate had been 40 cents per hundred dollars, but a vote earlier this year reduced that rate to 35 cents per...
FSA Emergency Relief Program Phase 2 being worked out
Farmers have to deal with many unknowns when they put in the crop each year. That is why they purchase crop insurance and take advantage of programs from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help them in times of need. The Federal Government has...
