ISA highlights soy’s role in Mexico
The Iowa Soybean Association says Mexico is a strategic trading partner for U.S. soy farmers. ISA District 7 Director Lee Brooke says farmers are looking to build upon their 88% […]
Iowa legislature OKs merger for mental health, substance abuse treatment
The Iowa legislature has approved the governor’s plan to create a combined system to help Iowans with a mental illness as well as those with addiction issues. Republican Representative Joel […]
SOLAR Act aimed at protecting prime U.S. farmland
Legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives is intended to protect prime farmland. Illinois Congressman, Mike Bost, says his Securing Our Lands and Resources Act, or SOLAR Act, would… […]
DOL’s acting secretary says she wants to hear farmers’ labor cost concerns
The Labor Department’s Acting Secretary says she’s aware U.S. farmers are struggling with the high cost of the H-2A guest worker program. During a recent U.S. House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee […]
Turkey prominent as USDA embarks on India trade mission
The USDA is embarking on a celebratory trade mission to India and turkey will be one of the few proteins represented. Iowa Turkey Federation executive director Gretta Irwin says she […]
Expansion at Clear Lake’s Surf Ballroom to include music enrichment center
Ground is being broken on an expansion of one of Clear Lake’s most historic sites, on what will be called The Surf Ballroom Music Enrichment & Immersive Center. It will […]
Iowa judges’ pay among remaining state budget decisions
Iowa legislators are making final decisions on next year’s state spending plan, but disagreements remain as the Iowa General Assembly aims to adjourn for the year soon. Senate Republicans have […]
Arkansas’ Rice planting pace is well ahead of normal, but could lead to challenges later
An Arkansas rice extension educator says planting season got started early and has yet to slow down. Jarrod Hardke says some farmers in the state were almost finished planting rice […]
Minnesota turkey grower having success deterring wild birds with lasers
A Minnesota turkey grower is using lasers to help protect his flock from highly pathogenic avian influenza. Jake Vlaminck of Fahlun Farms says he was one of the first turkey […]
March unemployment rate is down
The unemployment numbers for March are out and Iowa Workforce Development Executive Director Beth Townsend says things are holding steady. “Pretty stable from last month it’s down a little bit […]
