Local, State & Ag News
Market Growth for the Pork Industry
To evaluate the long-term Taste What Pork Can Do® consumer brand campaign, the National Pork Board has internal and third-party experts reviewing industry-standard success measures, including digital media, economic and
Cuts to ag research funding could slow U.S. agricultural growth
An ag economist says he’s concerned declining investments in research and development could hinder growth in the U.S. ag industry. Carl Zulauf, professor emeritus at Ohio State University, says research improves the quality
Spring brings renewed call for poultry biosecurity
The director of commodity programs and food systems with the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) says the spring migration is bringing a renewed call for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) awareness.
Iowan who’s regional SBA official touts new loan guarantee
The regional administrator of the Small Business Administration says a new agency initiative is focused on boosting food production in the United States, particularly meat processing. Brad Zaun, a former
Beck’s Hybrids Secures Exclusive Rights to SOYLEIC Soybeans
Beck’s Hybrids now has exclusive rights to sell and develop soybean varieties using SOYLEIC technology from the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council. Missouri Soybean CEO Casey Wasser says it’s a great
U.S. regaining ground in global ag markets, USDA says
USDA’s Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agriculture Affairs says new trade strategies are helping expand market access for America’s farmers and ranchers. Luke Lindbergsays increasing ag exports is critical.
Early Summer-like weather for most; an active pattern for parts of the Plains, Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, general warmth prevails between weather systems, although chilly conditions are lurking across North Dakota and the upper Great Lakes region. Parts of the upper Midwest, including
An active (wet) pattern to continue across the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation across most of the U.S. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to an
Forecasters say Iowa faces daily risk of severe storms through Friday
There’s an elevated risk of strong-to-severe thunderstorms this afternoon, especially across the northern few tiers of Iowa counties, according to meteorologist Mike Fowle at the National Weather Service. “A few
Sioux Center Health Food Drive Underway in Support of Mid-Sioux Opportunity
Sioux Center Health is inviting the community to join in a month-long food drive this April to collect 1,500 items to support local families in need. The effort, announced during
