IDFA says Whole Milk bill good, fix dietary guidelines
The International Dairy Foods Association is optimistic the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids bill can become law soon, but IDFA’s Matt Herrick says that’s just one step towards getting healthier […]
Indiana specialty crop grower says H-2A program is problematic for producers
Photo provided by Indiana Farm Bureau from their recent ag labor roundtable. A southwest Indiana specialty crop grower says the current H-2A temporary visa program is problematic for producers. Brady Mouzin with […]
Farmers encouraged to “reorganize financially” when margins are tight
A farm tax specialist is helping clients navigate the down ag economy. Chad Hanson with Iowa-based Corporate Farmer says tight margins are currently the biggest factor on many farms. “So […]
Dairy foods industry commits to eliminating artificial coloring dyes
The Trump administration Tuesday announced an effort to eliminate artificial food coloring dyes, which many believe are not healthy. Physician and author Mark Hyman told a Health and Human Services […]
Ethanol production rises as the supply shrinks
U.S. ethanol production moved higher over the past week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.033 million barrels per day, rising 21,000 on the week and 79,000 on […]
Early spring storms bring unwanted pests
The coordinator of the Illinois Agricultural Pest Survey at the University of Illinois says a stormy spring means Midwestern farmers are seeing significant flights of black cutworm moths. Kelly Estes […]
Be a Superhero of Ag Science
Commentary. Science plays a massive and multifaceted role in the world today. It is woven into pretty much every aspect of our lives, whether we notice it or not. Every […]
Large wildfire burning in North Central Nebraska
The Nebraska Forest Service says the Plum Creek Fire started as a prescribed burn but got out of control and has charred more than 14-thousdand acres. In a recent interview, […]
Raw milk bill clears Iowa House subcommittee
An Iowa House subcommittee has advanced a bill that would legalize raw milk sales at farmers markets and grocery stores. State Representative Bobby Kaufmann says unpasteurized raw milk sales have […]
Lawmakers push for E15 solution this year
Photo of Rep. Ashley Hinson by Brent Barnett/Brownfield Some lawmakers in the U.S. House say a federal fix for year-round E15 may not happen before the summer driving season begins. […]