13 Apr 2021

Iowa Future Farmers of America (FFA) Holds 93rd Annual Conference

By Scott Johnson

ANKENY, IOWA (April 13, 2021) — FFA members across Iowa will be celebrating success when they gather for the 93rd Iowa FFA Leadership Conference on April 18-20 at Iowa Event Center in Des Moines, Iowa. The Iowa FFA State Leadership Conference is one the largest of its kind in the National FFA Organization.

12 Apr 2021

Quad City Botanical Center Names Executive Director

By Melanie Shields

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 12, 2021) — The board of directors of the Quad City Botanical Center announces Ryan Wille’s appointment as executive director. Wille assumes the leadership position from Ami Porter, who started at the Center in 1998 and is retiring.

21 Jan 2021

Gov Kim Reynolds Honored with an “Impact Award” by the Iowa Biodiesel Board for Biodiesel Advocacy

By Jenna Higgins Rose

ANKENY, IOWA (January 21, 2021) — The national biodiesel industry has honored Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds with one of its highest awards for her dedicated biodiesel advocacy. Gov Reynolds accepted the National Biodiesel Board’s Impact Award during the trade association’s annual conference, held virtually in January. The Iowa Biodiesel Board congratulated her.

15 Jan 2021

Iowa Farm Bureau Leaders Advance Policy Supporting Iowa Crop and Livestock Farmers at 102nd Virtual American Farm Bureau Annual Convention

By Andrew Wheeler

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (January 15, 2021) — Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) voting delegates virtually joined delegates representing all 50 state Farm Bureaus this week during the 102nd American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Annual Convention to approve resolutions that will guide the grassroots organization on national policy throughout 2021.

13 Jan 2021

Quad City Botanical Center Executive Director Set To Retire This Spring

By Melanie Shields

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (January 13, 2021) — The board of directors of the Quad City Botanical Center announced the upcoming retirement of Executive Director Ami Porter effective in May. Porter has led the organization since 2010 and started at the Center in 1998.

17 Dec 2020

Registration Open for 2021 Iowa Farm Bureau Economic Summit Webinar Series, Featuring Leading Experts with Valuable Insight Into Critical Issues and Decisions Facing Farmers in 2021

By Andrew Wheeler

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (December 17, 2020) — The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) opened registration for the 2021 Iowa Farm Bureau Economic Summit Webinar Series and unveiled participation by nationally-renowned experts, such as USDA Chief Economist Dr Rob Johansson and the incoming USDA Chief Economist Dr Seth Meyer, who will respectively be current in their roles at USDA when they speak during their scheduled sessions. These experts, along with several others, will

07 Dec 2020

Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Offers 2020 Annual Meeting Webinar Series

By Andrew Wheeler

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (December 7, 2020) — The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) has opened registration for the 2020 Annual Meeting Webinar Series, which will provide a closer look at some of the lessons learned through COVID-19, from supply-chain disruptions and the future of economics surrounding agriculture.

17 Nov 2020

Winter Nights Winter Lights Opening Weekend

By Quad City Botanical Center

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (November 17, 2020) — The outdoor gardens will be in winter bloom with over 130,000 glowing lights. Showcasing our largest light display yet, new areas of our outdoor gardens will be lit, including the Children’s Garden. Explore the lawns, pond and pocket gardens of our outdoor light exhibit.

22 Sep 2020

Quad City Botanical Center Announces 9/26/20 Pop-Up Plant Sale and Online Bulb Sale

By Melanie Shields

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 22, 2020) — The Quad City Botanical Center is hosting a pop-up plant sale this Saturday, September 26, 10AM-5PM. There is no RSVP or entry fee required to shop the sale. Members and guests paying general admission are welcome to explore the grounds during their visit.

13 Jul 2020

USDA Cuts Red Tape to Increase Private Investment in Rural America

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON DC (July 13, 2020) — US Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking steps to increase private investment in rural communities across the country by making it easier for lenders to access four flagship loan programs.

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