From farm to butcher: Midwest Meat Summit tackles supply chain gaps
Livestock producers and processors are gathering in central Iowa to discuss how to work together better. Practical Farmers of Iowa livestock systems manager Margaret Chamas says the Midwest Meat Summit […]
Ensuring there’s a future for the next generation of cattle producers
Passing the farm or ranch onto the next generation is a challenge that continues to plague the ag industry. Brett Kenzy, Region III Director and a backgrounder from South Dakota says there isn’t an easy answer, but it […]
Defending property rights to protect rural communities
Private property rights remain a priority. Shad Sullivan, who chairs the property rights committee for R-CALF and raises cattle in Colorado and Texas tells Brownfield, “Every issue that we work […]
Soy-Based tires showcase new demand for Indiana soybeans through FFA partnership
The Indiana Soybean Alliance is giving FFA members a firsthand look at innovation with a donation of soy-based Goodyear tires. Lisa Chaudion, Indiana FFA Foundation executive director, says it helps support the organization’s […]
Farm groups urging the U.S. Senate to strengthen dairy policy in the Farm Bill
The government relations director for the Wisconsin Farmers Union says the U.S. Senate can address several key issues facing dairy farmers. Michelle Ramirez-White says the Senate version of the farm […]
Iowa DNR is ordered to gauge water quality of Bloody Run Creek
The Iowa Court of Appeals is ordering the Department of Natural Resources to investigate the water quality of a stream in northeast Iowa, siding with a citizens’ group, the Driftless […]
Grove Fire Damages Mobile Homes Near Sioux Center; Lightning Suspected
(KIWA Radio) — Four old mobile homes and a grove were damaged in a fire early Wednesday morning near Sioux Center, with lightning believed to be the cause. Fire Reported […]
Local Entrepreneur, Army Veteran Takes Over Orange City Taco John’s
Orange City’s Taco John’s is under new ownership after local entrepreneur and Army veteran Eric Faber officially took over the restaurant on April 1. Faber, who was raised in Ireton […]
Assessing your marketing strategy
The commodity markets have been monitoring major news updates: the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, favorable crop development weather in the U.S, and South American crop ratings. On this […]