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Economic impact of African swine fever to Iowa farmers discussed in upcoming webinar

10/25/2021

The ASF impacts webinar will air live on Monday, Nov. 15 at 1 p.m. central time.

CSIF seeks nominations for Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award

10/25/2021

The Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers is seeking nominations for the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award.

Fake burger won’t match the real one

10/25/2021

Here we go again. Another restaurant chain, this time McDonald’s, is giving plant-based burgers a spin.

Leading the way for agriculture

10/25/2021

ISU’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is focused on teaching and research to help the state’s farmers.

Grants available to promote Iowa products

10/25/2021

The new ‘Choose Iowa’ grant program is meant to encourage innovation and vitalization in Iowa’s food systems and farms.

Fed sees better yields across region

10/25/2021

The latest report issued by the Federal Reserve Board also notes energy price concerns.

Hay auctions 10-27-21

10/25/2021

Dyersville, Oct. 20

Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship announces "Choose Iowa" marketing and promotion grants

10/18/2021

Applicants can use the Choose Iowa grants to try new processing, packaging and sales techniques that add value to the commodities that they produce

Supply chain woes hitting farmers

10/18/2021

Economists say the severe disruptions in the supply chain are contributing to higher costs for fertilizer and other inputs and have the potential to hamper exports.

Promoting pork

10/18/2021

The trend of cooking and eating more meals at home has boosted pork demand, with a big jump in demand for value pork cuts used for backyard smoking.