Rural Vitality Articles

Ag groups say tax changes a threat to family farms

9/13/2021

They urge lawmakers to refrain from tax code changes that could harm farm succession plans and beginning farmers.

A western Iowa opening

9/13/2021

The Port of Blencoe on the Missouri River adds transportation options for farmers and other shippers in western Iowa. The port was open last spring by NEW Co-op of Fort Dodge.

AFBF seeks answers to supply chain challenges

9/13/2021

The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has outlined several priorities for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Hill: Farm Bureau well prepared for challenges ahead

9/7/2021

IFBF president tells delegates that continued grassroots involvement is key to Farm Bureau's success.

Support for local meat

9/7/2021

Farm Bureau delegates adopt policy supporting local meat processing, as well as policies on protecting landowner property rights, non-agricultural development and renewable energy.

Naig urges boost for small meat packers

9/7/2021

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to promote growth of mid-sized meat processors

New western Iowa crush plant

9/7/2021

Developers plan a new soybean crush plant, called Platinum Crush, near Alta in Buena Vista County.

Meetings set on proposed carbon pipeline

9/7/2021

The Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline would move liquefied carbon dioxide from ethanol plants in Iowa and other states to North Dakota.

A golden future

9/3/2021

Western Iowa farmer follows her dream of growing beautiful blooms