By Edward Lynn Editor On March 10th Chuck Grassley, the Senior U.S. Senator from Iowa, released his weekly Capitol Hill Report interview for the 11th
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D.C. Dispatch: Iowa Delegation Calls for USDA Aid for Turkey Farmers Hit by Virus Outbreaks
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch March 7, 2025 Iowa’s federal delegation is calling for the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide financial relief for
Dairy and Veterinary Experts from Iowa State to Give Update on Avian Influenza in Ruminants
AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach dairy team will host a second “virtual chat” to discuss the latest information on how
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
Bird flu strikes flock of 1.1 million hens in Wright County
A deadly and highly transmissible avian influenza recently infected a flock of about 1.1 million egg-laying chickens in north-central Iowa, the Iowa Department of Agriculture
Iowa egg processor to expand 50% with federal help
PANORA, Iowa — A central Iowa egg processor will expand its output by 50% with help from a new federal program that backs loans for
Infectious bird flu detected in Dallas County backyard flock
A mixed flock of 48 backyard birds in Dallas County recently contracted a deadly and highly transmissible avian influenza, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and