Local, State & Ag News
Chinn to MO FFA: “Embrace Your Journey”
At the opening session of the Missouri FFA Convention, Missouri’s Ag Director Chris Chinn told FFA members to embrace the journey. “It’s ok to step through that unknown territory and
Soybean export sales fall with lack of demand from China
Soybean export sales dropped to a marketing year low last week. The USDA says Egypt was the big buyer during the week ending April 9th, with no new sales to
Spring planting delayed as wet conditions linger in central Iowa
A central Iowa farmer says wet conditions have kept him out of the field since late March. Corey Hillebo grows corn and soybeans near Polk City. “We had a little
Avian flu “still raging,” warns Iowa turkey grower
A north Iowa turkey grower says her top concern is disease pressure. Sheila Larson of Ellsworth tells Brownfield highly pathogenic avian influenza continues to spread. “High-path AI is still raging.
Rain delays planting but improves soil moisture across Iowa
Many farmers across Iowa have halted their planting progress this week. But State Ag Secretary Mike Naig says it’s for a good reason. “We desperately needed moisture in so many
Indiana Pork investing in future workforce through education initiatives
The director of strategic outreach for Indiana Pork says a new partnership with the National Pork Producers Council is focused on helping students explore careers within the pork sector. Chad Martin says
UnityPoint Health to cut 207 jobs in IT
UnityPoint Health says it is eliminating 207 jobs in its Information Technology Department. A statement says the changes includes outsourcing some of the IT functions to third-party vendors later this
New World Screwworm education efforts on the rise
The director of commodity programs and food systems with the Illinois Farm Bureau says educational efforts around the threat of New World Screwworm are ramping up. Tasha Bunting says even
Feenstra Launches Third Ad in Statewide Campaign for Governor
Fourth District Congressman Randy Feenstra has released the third television ad in his multimillion-dollar campaign for governor, outlining his priorities on taxes, regulation, and economic growth. The ad is part
Push for more protein provides new markets for Iowa dairy producers
The increased demand for protein-rich foods is creating some new opportunities for Iowa dairy producers. Iowa State University Extension Dairy specialist Fred Hall says the use of weight loss drugs
