Grassley Wants U-S Trade Representative to Investigate Mexico’s Trade Methods

U-S Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa says he has heard reports that Mexico is not following the trade agreement set…

Pork Producers President Listens to Supreme Court Trial

Last week, the U-S Supreme Court heard testimony on the lawsuit case between the National Pork Producers Council and the…

Commodity Groups Awarded $95 Million Grant Promoting Soil Sustainability

A U-S Department of Agriculture grant of $95 million was recently awarded to the Farmers for Soil Health initiative.  The…

American Farm Bureau Sets Farm Bill Priorities

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall announced AFBF’s priorities Thursday for the upcoming farm bill renewal.  The priorities include…

Iowa Pork Producers Association Name Waukon Restaurant With “Best Tenderloin”

Iowa Pork Producers Association has announced this year’s winner of the “Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich.”  Lid’s Bar and Grill…

Yankton, South Dakota Farming Couple Creates Agri-Tourism Destination

Agri-tourism is becoming more popular with families opening their farms for visitors.  The autumn months seem to be the most…

Cattle Producer Defends Efforts for U-S Beef Exports

Cattle producers know the value of promoting U-S beef through the export markets with nations such as Mexico, Japan, South…

Pumpkin Harvest

We are all familiar with this year’s corn and soybean harvest, but what about that other specialty crop that is…

Iowa State Fair Manager Announces Retirement

Gary Slater, Iowa State Fair CEO and Fair Manager, is retiring after 21 years in his position. Slater has spent…

Iowa Land Sale Sets Record

A record has been set for the price of land per acre in Iowa.  On Monday, a tract of 55…