University of Iowa Hygienic lab to continue state air quality testing
The state Environmental Protection Commission approved a new contract Tuesday with the University of Iowa Hygienic Lab to continue running air monitors. DNR Air Quality Bureau environmental specialist Wendy Walker […]
Red meat production dips on slower slaughter
Red meat production last month was impacted by slower slaughter rates. The USDA says commercial red meat production during May was 4.376 billion pounds, a decrease of 5% on the […]
Michigan-grown foods in schools could see less support from state
Incentives for schools to purchase Michigan-grown foods are at risk as state lawmakers work toward passing the budget for next year. Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee Chair Sue Shink […]
Climate change cuts global crop yields, even when farmers adapt
An assistant professor of agricultural and consumer economics at the University of Illinois says a new study shows the global food system faces growing risks from climate change, even as […]
Senate Ag Committee’s budget proposal gets a Byrd bath
A budget proposal from the U.S. Senate Ag Committee that funds some farm bill programs is going through the next step in reconciliation this week. Robbie Minnich with the National […]
Immigration enforcement contradictions raise concerns
Leaders from agriculture and food industry groups are calling on the Trump administration to support immigration policies that protect skilled workers. During a call with reporters Tuesday, Executive Director of […]
Ethanol industry riding upswing
The chief economist for the Renewable Fuels Association says the ethanol industry is firing on all cylinders. Scott Richman tells Brownfield, “We’ve had the administration come along and provide waivers […]
Visitors can now see live sharks up-close at central Iowa zoo’s aquarium
Iowa’s largest zoo is adding sharks to its Big Reef Aquarium for the first time. Two bamboo sharks, named Snoopy and Pluto, were introduced this week at Blank Park Zoo […]
Ethanol production recedes from record levels
Ethanol production backed off a little bit last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.109 million barrels per day, 11,000 lower than the previous week’s all-time high, […]
Ag industry mixed on U.S. Senate’s approach to SAF tax credits
The CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association says the U.S. Senate is taking a different approach to Sustainable Aviation Fuel tax credits in its budget proposal compared to the U.S. […]
