Local, State & Ag News
Sand kicks off town hall tour with 100 Iowa stops
Rob Sand, the Democratic Party’s nominee for governor, has kicked off a series of 100 town halls heading into the General Election. Last night, in his hometown of Decorah, Sand
Council Bluffs City Council rejects data center moratorium
The Council Bluffs City Council has rejected a year-long pause on approving data center projects within city limits. Council Bluffs Councilman Doug Rew said it would have sent the wrong
“At Work in the Garden” Conference Invites Christians to Rethink Work
Dordt University is inviting Christians from a variety of professions to take a deeper look at the purpose and meaning of work through its upcoming At Work in the Garden
Deputy Secretary says USDA reorganization keeps local farm offices intact while relocating some D.C. staff
The USDA has announced its final slate of reorganization plans. Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden says now it’s time for action. “Approximately half of the Washington, D.C.-based employees of the Foreign Ag Service will be moving
Illinois farmer elected to NCGA leadership position
A central Illinois farmer has been chosen to be one of the next leaders of the National Corn Growers Association. Bill Leigh, who grows corn and soybeans in Marshall County,
From farm to butcher: Midwest Meat Summit tackles supply chain gaps
Livestock producers and processors are gathering in central Iowa to discuss how to work together better. Practical Farmers of Iowa livestock systems manager Margaret Chamas says the Midwest Meat Summit
Ensuring there’s a future for the next generation of cattle producers
Passing the farm or ranch onto the next generation is a challenge that continues to plague the ag industry. Brett Kenzy, Region III Director and a backgrounder from South Dakota says there isn’t an easy answer, but it
Defending property rights to protect rural communities
Private property rights remain a priority. Shad Sullivan, who chairs the property rights committee for R-CALF and raises cattle in Colorado and Texas tells Brownfield, “Every issue that we work
Soy-Based tires showcase new demand for Indiana soybeans through FFA partnership
The Indiana Soybean Alliance is giving FFA members a firsthand look at innovation with a donation of soy-based Goodyear tires. Lisa Chaudion, Indiana FFA Foundation executive director, says it helps support the organization’s
Farm groups urging the U.S. Senate to strengthen dairy policy in the Farm Bill
The government relations director for the Wisconsin Farmers Union says the U.S. Senate can address several key issues facing dairy farmers. Michelle Ramirez-White says the Senate version of the farm
