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Students need career development skills on top of classroom education
Employers today aren’t just looking for diplomas- they want people who can think creatively, lead teams, and solve problems in new and innovative ways. On top of earning an agriculture degree, students at Iowa State University can use the Pathways Program to gain valuable skills that can be directly applied to their career fields. Amy Mendee, Pathways innovation and leadership director, said the program helps students connect classroom learning with career development opportunities. Mendee...
USMEF Chair recaps discussions at Cattle Industry Convention
U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Chair Randy Spronk participated in his first Cattle Industry Convention last week in Orlando. Spronk said he had conversations with cattle producers and other beef industry leaders about the importance of expanding global demand for...
Agoro celebrates 2 million acre mark
Farmers are enrolling more and more acres into conversation practices and carbon market programs. It has been an interesting trend to watch happen over the past few years. Agoro Carbon Alliance has been one of the companies touting their carbon credit program, which...
Short stature corn suits the nature of corn production
One of the newest and most unique developments in seed technology has been the emergence of short stature corn. Believe it or not, there are many different benefits to having shorter corn, like having a greater resistance to wind damage. Myron Stine, president of...
New poll suggests ag economic downturn
A new poll of agricultural economists by Farm Journal shows most expect lower commodity prices, along with the outlook for higher costs, to weigh on the agriculture industry in 2024. Farm Journal has partnered with the University of Missouri to create the Ag...
Tax bill passes in House, some ag senators raise doubts
Members of Congress from ag heavy states helped to push sweeping tax legislation across the finish line in the House, but there may be more resistance ahead in the Senate. The message of House members in favor of the bill, that it will benefit farmers and ranchers,...
NCBA on track to meet sustainability goals
At the 2024 Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Trade Show held in Orlando, Florida, sustainability is a huge focus. NCBA Senior Director of Sustainability Samantha Werth said there has been a continued focus on defining what...
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Eight candidates pursue title of 71st Iowa Dairy Princess
Eight young women involved within Iowa’s dairy community will compete to win the title of 71st Iowa Dairy Princess. The coronation ceremony will be held Wednesday, August 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the Multi-Media Center of the Cattle Barn at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des...
Little flies can cause big problems
Efficient production is the key to the success of any livestock operation. It goes well beyond just the meat and dairy products that we are producing; it also is a huge factor in our herd health. As they say, “One bad apple can spoil the whole bunch.” Or is it...
Farmers tracking pollination and disease pressure in mid-July
At this time of year, our crops are pollinating, and we need the weather to cooperate in order to make sure our yields can be as high as possible. Since we have plenty of moisture in the soil, it’s mostly up to the temperatures to cooperate. Nate Meyer, southwest Iowa...
Edge-of-field conservation practices are simple and effective
Edge-of-field conservation practices aren’t complicated, but they are highly effective at improving water quality. These can be as simple as a grass waterway or a buffer strip beside a small creek, or they can be much more intensive, like a bioreactor at the end of a...
Vilsack discusses expected record farm trade deficit
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack says this year’s expected record farm trade deficit is due to a strong U.S. economy and U.S. criticism of a major trading partner, China. Vilsack says the U.S. economy’s strength, with its stronger dollar, is largely to blame for USDA’s...
