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Finding fertilizer savings top of mind for many Illinois farmers
A pair of Illinois farmers say they’re taking steps to save on fertilizer costs this year. Southern Illinois farmer Granvil Travis says he’s relying on past year’s applications. “On years
U.S. House approves Farm Bill, E15 vote on May 13
The four Republicans who represent Iowa in the U.S. House have voted for a new version of the Farm Bill after joining a bipartisan majority of House members to strip
FDA criticized following raw milk E. coli investigation
The Food and Drug Administration’s response to a recent multi-state E. coli outbreak caused by raw milk is being called into question by members of Congress. During a U.S. House
Biosecurity expert says ag national security risks extend beyond animal disease
A biosecurity expert says national security risks to agriculture go beyond foreign animal diseases. Marty Vanier says foreign animal disease like African Swine Fever, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza and New
Farmers bring concerns to Ag Secretary
Farmers have told Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins that several issues need to be resolved to keep farms operating. Brad Olson is President of Wisconsin Farm Bureau, and was a participant
National FFA Eastern Region VP says FFA provides career readiness opportunities
The National FFA Organization is working to help students explore career opportunities in agriculture. National Eastern Region Vice President Joey Nowotny says the organization’s Career Development Events and Supervised Agriculture
Continued rain helping improve Iowa drought conditions
The U.S. Drought Monitor map out today shows the recent rains are making an impact. Just under 90% of the state is now showing no drought conditions compared to only
Some Iowa cities see gas prices surge 20 cents in a day
After gradually falling the past two weeks, gasoline prices are rising in Iowa again, with some areas of the state reporting a 20-cent jump in the past day. AAA-Iowa spokesman
U.S. House bills reintroduced would bring more clarity in the dairy case
Members of the U.S. House have reintroduced bipartisan legislation to clarify product labeling and require the Food and Drug Administration to enforce existing standards of identity for dairy products. Bill co-sponsor John
An American Soybean Association board director expects a long road ahead for the farm bill despite its passage in the U.S. House. Speaking to Brownfield just before the House passed
