Month: January 2026
The View From Here — Legislative Week 2, 2026
by Senator Dennis Guth The second week of the legislative session was shortened due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday. Starting on Tuesday
Specialty Crop Leaders Disappointed by Federal Spending Bills
WASHINGTON D.C. — Specialty crop leaders this week renewed their calls for urgent economic support for U.S. growers and shared their disappointment after the U.S.
NCBA Accepting Applications for Summer 2026 Internships
All internships run from May to August 2026 and are paid positions WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has opened applications for
Pork Leadership Institute Class of 2026 Introduced
DES MOINES, Iowa — The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and the National Pork Board (NPB) are proud to announce the Class of 2026 for
New ‘Founder Cohort’ Helps Consumer Goods Makers Drive Egg Innovation
CHICAGO, Illinois — The American Egg Board (AEB) is proud to introduce its first-ever Founders Cohort, a six-month, virtual, business-school-style program designed to support food
Shop Talk Focuses on Reality Based Conservation Choices
Event hosted at the Sponheim farm near Nora Springs ANKENY, Iowa — The discussion wasn’t a presentation or sales pitch. It was farmers sharing what’s
Leaders in Pork Industry Recognized at Iowa Pork Congress
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) recognized Iowa’s top pork industry leaders during the Iowa Pork Congress banquet on January 21
Middle School Valentine’s Dance Announced
Proceeds Benefit After-Prom Activities by Edward Lynn Editor A Valentine’s Day dance for middle school students has been announced at Robert Blue Middle School, with
School District Seeks Input on Literacy Grant Usage
by Edward Lynn Editor EAGLE GROVE, Iowa — Eagle Grove Community School District officials are seeking parent and community input as they begin planning how
