January 31, 2025, 8:58 am | Ann Staudt AMES, Iowa – Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with Conservation Learning Group and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Warren County, will host “Forestry On Tap,” Thursday, Feb. 20, 6-7 p.m. at West Hill Brewing Co. in Indianola. Complimentary food will be available beginning at 5:30 p.m. […]
Tag: agriculture
Iowa Dairy Farmers, Poultry Producers Encouraged to Remain Vigilant Against Threat of ‘Bird Flu’
DES MOINES, Iowa — On April 12, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provided an update on the continually evolving situation regarding the
Crop Planting is Underway Amid Lingering Concerns About Deep Soil Moisture
Warm soil temperatures and favorable weather have allowed farmers across Iowa to start planting corn and soybeans this week, according to several field agronomists. Wednesday
Permanently repealing the death tax
It takes a tremendous amount of hard work to start a small business and run a farm. From balancing the books and maintaining inventory to
Feds raise Iowa corn yield estimate amid record national production
Iowa averaged about 201 bushels of corn per acre last year, an estimate that eclipsed the previous year’s yields and ranks fourth-highest in the state’s
Farm Credit associations announce collaboration
The Boards of Directors for three Farm Credit Associations serving farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses across eight states approved a collaboration agreement this week aimed at
Singing a different tune on ag conservation
Cutting in corporate America on climate policy appears to be clearing a path for a rational farm bill discussion as the new Congress organizes. House
Drought worsens locally and to the west, while improving elsewhere in Iowa
Widespread rainfall in the first week of November, in the southeastern half of the state, significantly reduced drought conditions, according to a U.S. Drought Monitor
USDA gives $73 million to create, expand smaller livestock processors
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced its first grant awards on Wednesday — totaling about $73 million — to increase the processing capacity of smaller,
Harvest continues at rapid pace despite wet week
About 77% of the state’s corn crop had been harvested as of Sunday — along with about 94% of soybeans — after an abnormally wet
