Females in Food turns 5
A networking organization is working to close the gender gap in leadership positions throughout the food supply chain. Females in Food President Alyssa Badger tells Brownfield, “Eighty percent of food […]
Too early to tell how trapping change is impacting Iowa’s racoon population
Iowa law changed in 2023 to allow for a continuous open season on raccoons after concerns about an increase in their numbers and reports of them being a nuisance. Iowa […]
Grassley doubts congress will act on biodiesel tax credit this year
A tax credit for biodiesel production expires at the end of this year and Senator Chuck Grassley doubts congress will address the issue in December. “From my point of view, […]
Watching the farm bill in the lame duck
The executive director of the Plant Based Product Council says finalizing a farm bill before the end of the year is becoming increasingly difficult. James Glueck is also the former […]
Turkey prices are expected to decline 30 percent this year
The head of a state poultry group is encouraging consumers to stock up on turkey before the avian influenza outbreak impacts the supply chain. Bill Mattos with the California Poultry […]
Watch for signs of dementia at the dinner table
If it’s been a while since you’ve seen an older relative, Iowans may be noticing certain signs over the long Thanksgiving weekend in how they’re acting that might indicate the […]
Iowa job losses connected to downturn in farm economy
The down farm economy is taking a toll on employment in at least one Midwestern state. Iowa Farm Bureau economics and research manager Christopher Pudenz says recent analysis shows the […]
FMMO final rule to be published Monday, referendum begins
USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service released their final rule to update the federal milk marketing orders two weeks ago, but farmers and cooperatives still can’t vote to accept or reject it. […]
Nebraska 2024 net farm increase expected to decrease
An ag economist with the University of Nebraska says he expects 2024 net farm income to decrease for several reasons. On this week’s episode, Brad Lubben explains more about why […]
Thanksgiving Day is the top day for cooking fires
Studies show there are more cooking fires on Thanksgiving than any other day of the year. Fire prevention expert Amanda Swenson says all Iowans should know how to use a […]
