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New Iowa State University president installed in campus ceremony
Iowa State University celebrated the installation of David Cook today as the new president of the Ames school. Board of Regents president Robert Cramer presided over the ceremony. “By virtue
New AI-powered system could help dairy producers improve herd management
A new dairy monitoring system could give producers a more detailed look at herd health and performance. Nicole Mozeliak, U.S. CEO for Herd-i, says the technology uses artificial intelligence to
Cargill, McCarty Family Farms partner to build out interactive dairy learning experience
A new partnership with Cargill and McCarty Family Farms is helping students learn about the importance of dairy nutrition. Shelly Macumber says the Judy McCarty Learning Center in northwest Kansas
Glyphosate review continues as EPA and HHS expand agency collaboration
Ag groups are closely watching how the U.S. EPA and the Department of Health and Human Services’ glyphosate review could impact product availability for farmers. Elizabeth Burns-Thompson, executive director of
Ohio lawmakers pass state gas tax holiday legislation
The Ohio General Assembly has passed bi-partisan legislation providing temporary fuel cost relief and establishing a 90-day state gas and diesel tax suspension. Ohio Senate President Rob McColley says the
Economist: Even rich Iowans are shopping at Walmart to endure tariffs
Tariffs are taking a serious toll on profits, according to a monthly survey of supply managers in Iowa and eight other Midwestern states. Creighton University Economics Professor Ernie Goss says
MSU SHARE Project studies regenerative agriculture benefits for soil hydrology
Researchers at Michigan State University are analyzing how regenerative agricultural practices affect water movement in the soil. Alex Kuhl with the Institute of Water Research tells Brownfield, “We are trying
Cheese blocks rally, butter falls Thursday at CME
Cash dairy prices were mixed Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.8150. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0325 to $1.3025. Three sales were reported ranging from $1.29 to $1.3025. Cheese
Pork export sales above average, beef up on week
Pork export sales were steady on the week. The USDA says pork sales during the week ending September 24th were above average and continue to reflect good global demand, especially
Grassley praises Sheinbaum’s cooperation during USMCA talks
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s optimistic about trade negotiations between the U.S. and Mexico. During a media call on Wednesday, the Iowa Republican said Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, has
