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
Tag: USDA
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
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
Iowa dog breeders continue to lead the nation in violations
Iowa continues to lead the nation in puppy mills sanctioned by the federal government, with far more violations cited in Iowa this year than any
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,
Opinion: Where’s the GOP outrage over farm debt assistance?
I try to stay atop the day’s news. But I must have dozed off last week — because I missed the response from Iowa Republican
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
