State food labeling laws could cost households thousands, industry tells DOJ
The Corn Refiners Association is asking the Department of Justice for more time to estimate the economic costs of state food labeling policies. President and CEO John Bode tells Brownfield […]
Fall migration renews avian flu concerns, Iowa Ag Secretary urges vigilance
The transition from summer to fall is renewing calls for highly pathogenic avian influenza prevention and detection. Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says recent cases in Nebraska and Minnesota serve […]
Ag experts say U.S.-China discussions fail to address key farm trade issues
An ag economist says President Trump’s recent meeting with China’s president didn’t address ag trade tensions between the two countries. “It was a little bit disappointing in the ag sector […]
Mainstreet economy dips in latest RMI survey
The latest Rural Mainstreet Index reveals declining economic conditions in the Midwest. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says the September survey showed the region’s economic index sank below growth neutral […]
Drone technology helps Illinois farmer improve soil health with timely cover crops
A southwestern Illinois farmer says recent rains should do wonders for his cover crops. Dale Haudrich, who farms in Monroe County, says drones seeded cover crops into his standing corn […]
Walmart highlights commitment to local farmers with Midwest tours
Walmart store managers are touring farms across the Midwest to strengthen supply chain transparency and prioritize local suppliers during harvest. Jeff Stone, with Corporate Affairs and Community Relations at Walmart, […]
Lundgren enters race in Iowa’s second congressional district
A fourth Republican has entered the race to represent Iowa’s second congressional district in the U.S. House. Shannon Lundgren of Peosta has been a member of the Iowa House since […]
Marshalltown’s city council has voted to keep the community’s annual fall festival activities in downtown Marshalltown despite concerns about the outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease that has sickened dozens over the […]
Amid Legionnaires’ disease outbreak, Marshalltown leaders keep festival site
Marshalltown’s city council has voted to keep the community’s annual fall festival activities in downtown Marshalltown despite concerns about the outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease that has sickened dozens over the […]
Senator Grassley predicts deal will emerge to end government shutdown showdown
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s optimistic a resolution will be found to avoid a federal government shutdown when the fiscal year ends one week from today. Grassley, a Republican, […]