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Iowa’s official America250 tree planted on Arbor Day at the Iowa State Fairgrounds
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and other state leaders gathered at the Iowa State Fairgrounds today to plant Iowa’s official America250 tree. The event is part of a year-long, statewide initiative celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday and honoring Iowa’s deep agricultural roots. The Bur Oak tree was planted south of the Administration Building, near the Bill Riley Stage, on the Iowa State Fairgrounds by members of Iowa 4-H and Iowa FFA in recognition of Arbor Day. This kicked off a...
What happens during the search for a new House Speaker?
Last Tuesday, a vote to vacate the Speaker of the House position was passed by a very slim majority. Only six votes separated “yay” from “nay.” It’s just the latest in the unfolding drama in the rift in the entire House as a whole, and the Republican party. So,...
Secretary Naig encourages propane consumers to plan ahead
With propane prices lower than last year and supply above the five-year average, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is encouraging propane consumers to make preparations ahead of the arrival of colder temperatures and winter conditions. “Though it has felt more...
Shanghai seminar highlights versatility of U.S. red meat
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) recently hosted a trade seminar in Shanghai aimed at showcasing the value and versatility offered by U.S. beef and pork cuts when used in home meal replacement and restaurant meal replacement items. These products are gaining...
RFA hopeful EPA issues year-round E15 ruling this fall
In the spring of 2023, several midwestern states and their governors wrote a letter to the United States Environmental Protection Agency asking for a solution to secure year-round access to E15 for consumers in their states. In April of 2023 the EPA issued an...
Much-needed moisture comes to key growing regions
Slowing harvest yet recharging the soil moisture profile for the 2024 growing season all at the same time. The moisture has been significant in parts of the Upper Midwest, idling combines and John Baranick, ag meteorologist with DTN, says some of the driest areas in...
Iowa sets another record for conservation work
The Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy has celebrated its first decade, and we are still seeing tremendous growth of farmers putting acres into more conservation practices. In fact, as we celebrate the first ten years in 2023, we can also celebrate that Iowa has again...
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Lower Mississippi River still dealing with low water issues
With the drier weather that persisted over the past few years, and with historically low snowpacks this winter, the Mississippi River is not going to be returning to more normal levels anytime soon. This is especially true in the lower regions of the river system,...
Drone scouting provides unprecedented access to field data
Spring planting is right around the corner, which acts as an official start to the new crop year. Every year brings the opportunity for improvements upon the previous year, and proper data management and utilization can push sustainability and efficiency even further...
Farm groups urging Senate to pass tax relief legislation
The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act passed in the House of Representatives with broad bipartisan support, so the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and a coalition of agricultural groups are asking the Senate to pass it as well. AFBF government...
Grassley airs concerns for final GREET model for SAF feedstocks
The Energy Department’s emissions model which will decide make-or-break tax credits for Sustainable Aviation Fuel should be released soon. That’s according to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan who said last Friday that the model will be...
Secretary Naig seeks proposals for water quality implementation projects
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is now accepting applications for water quality implementation and demonstration projects. Selected projects will help deliver outreach and technical...
