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Consumers shrug off high beef prices
When retail prices for any product reach record-high levels, the demand usually plummets quickly. U.S. beef appears to be the exception to the basic rule of economics. Retail grocery store prices for beef skyrocketed and show no signs of descending. But demand hasn’t softened. A new report from CoBank says the allure of beef, even at high prices, is likely the result of several factors currently shaping consumer buying behaviors. The all-fresh retail beef prices surged by nine percent, hitting...
ISU engineers & agronomists collaborate on new research chamber
Iowa State University is known for working with their students and presenting them with amazing real-world experiences through the college. ISU agronomists and engineers are working together to create an innovative in-field research chamber to study climate change on...
Iowa Turkey celebrates 40 years serving food at ISF
When you find something that works, you stick with it. That is precisely what the Iowa Turkey Federation has been doing for the past four decades. This year they are celebrating their 40th year selling delicious Iowa-grown turkey products at the Iowa State Fair.When...
Test your weed identification skills at ISF
The annual Iowa State Fair Weed Identification Contest will be held on Friday, Aug. 12, from 9-11:30 a.m. in front of the John Deere Agriculture Building.The event is organized by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and includes three divisions: future...
Remi the steer to compete in the Governor?s Charity Steer Show
Carson Rieck of Creston will enter his steer, Remi, into the Governor?s Steer Show at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday. Carson says he was asked to enter a steer into the show and jumped at the opportunity.Rieck says that his steer started at the county fair level...
Floriculture at Iowa State Fair continues strong showing
Livestock is the first thing most people think of when they think of the Iowa State Fair, but it?s more than just cows and pigs. The are plenty of opportunities to show other agricultural products, and there?s no better place to see that than the floriculture show....
Midwest Dairy introduces new fair food at ISF
As we kick off the first day at the Iowa State Fair, it is definitely a hot one. But what better way to cool down than with a delicious cup of ice cream at the Dairy Barn.Marketing Communication Manager for the Midwest Dairy Association, Alyson Fendrick talks about...
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Secretary Naig presents ag leader awards
DES MOINES, Iowa ? Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig this week recognized organizations and individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the state?s agriculture community. Naig presented Ag Leader Awards to Agriculture in the Classroom, Central Iowa...
AFS Furrow Command makes maintaining seed depths easier
As planting season approaches, it?s important to think about how your equipment suits your operation. Your machinery should always work to make your job easier. It?s a little late to get some new equipment for this upcoming planting season, but it?s never too early to...
New Syngenta herbicide offers improved pigweed control
Storen is a new corn herbicide from Syngenta that boasts broad-spectrum weed control. However, Mark Kitt technical product lead at Syngenta says that the focus on one specific weed helped to drive the development process for Storen.In addition to effectiveness with...
What do young farmers hope to see in the next farm bill?
A number of next-generation farmers spoke during a panel discussion at the Agri-Pulse Ag and Food Policy Summit. The presentation, titled ?A Conversation About Future Ag and Food Policy,? gave the farmers a chance to talk about what they?d like to see in the upcoming...
Sec Naig talks about latest HPAI case in Iowa
We have all seen those signs in various places. You know the ones that say how many days there have been since a workplace accident. If it is good, we see a large number.Well with the threat of HPAI returning as birds begin their spring migration, IDALS must have the...
