But company refuses to answer many questions. By Edward Lynn Editor CLARION, Iowa — Following a federal lawsuit accusing Centrum Valley Farms of human trafficking,
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Wright County Leaders Advocate for Food Access Statewide
Amanda Rink Mid-America Publishing CLARION, Iowa – At first Lutheran’s little red church in Clarion, where the community food pantry is housed, something remarkable is
House advances bill to change school nutrition standards
By: Cami Koons A bill passed the Iowa House Wednesday that would require schools to forgo federal nutrition standards to instead prioritize Iowa-specific guidelines. House Democrats,
Iowa lawmakers move to prioritize corn, pork and dairy in school lunches
By Cami Koons Iowa senators advanced a bill Tuesday to implement nutrition guidelines and education in Iowa schools that prioritize the state’s “unique” food sources
Sen. Chuck Grassley talks funding freezes, foreign trade with Iowa Farmers Union
By Cami Koons U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley joined an Iowa Farmers Union virtual town hall on Monday to discuss federal actions that have impacted farmers
2025 Iowa Specialty Producers Conference Is Feb. 11-12
Topics include viticulture, enology, fruits and vegetable production and more By Suzanne Slack, Kendra Meyer AMES, Iowa – Registration is open for the 2025 Iowa Specialty
CDC Journal Features DMU and USDA Study on Spread of Prion Diseases Between Animals and Humans
Dr. Zoe Lambert, Ph.D., an assistant professor at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences. (Photo courtesy of Des Moines University) WEST DES MOINES,
What’s Driving Central America’s Soaring Demand for US Pork?
WASHINGTON — U.S. pork exports to Central America were outstanding last year and the momentum has continued in 2024. Lucia Ruano, U.S. Meat Export Federation
USDA-supported Program Connects 59 Veterans to Careers in Iowa Agriculture
AMES, Iowa – A three-year project that sought to connect veterans with agricultural careers and food systems recently wrapped up its initiative, connecting 59 veterans
Crop Production Estimates Available for 2024 Growing Season
Calculate your production costs ahead of planting season by using newly released data AMES, Iowa – Farmers can estimate the cost of producing various crops
