04 Feb 2019

Organic Research Expands in Iowa

By Zoe Schaeffer

KUTZTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (February 4, 2019) — The global leader in regenerative organic agriculture is coming to the corn belt.

22 Jan 2019

MCAI: Former Senator to Replace New Labor Director Kleinik as Alliance Executive Director

By Ryan Keith

SPRINGFIELD, IL (January 21, 2019) ― The Medical Cannabis Alliance of Illinois announces today former State Sen Pam Althoff is MCAI’s new Executive Director, replacing Michael Kleinik, who is leaving for a top post in Gov JB Pritzker’s Administration.

10 May 2018

Grassley Statement on U.S. Soybean Exports to China

By Grassley Press

NEW HARTFORD – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, a family farmer, today released the following statement regarding reports of China halting all purchases of U.S. soybeans.

09 May 2018

Grassley Statement on White House Meeting on RFS

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa made the following statement regarding today’s White House meeting with President Trump to discuss the Renewable Fuel Standard. The meeting was also attended by Sens. Joni Ernst, Ted Cruz and Pat Toomey, as well as EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue.

09 May 2018

Loebsack Statement on White House RFS Meeting

By Joe Hand

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement today in response to reports that President Trump reiterated his commitment to allowing year round sales of fuel composed of 15 percent ethanol, instead of the 10 percent that is currently blended in the supply. Also at the meeting, a harmful proposal that would have created a new Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) waiver credit program was taken off the table.

27 Apr 2018

Senators introduce bipartisan bill to recruit and train next generation of farmers

By Andrew Bahrenburg

‘Next Generation in Agriculture Act’ would address top challenges for young farmers

27 Apr 2018

Silo & Smokestacks News

By Jori Wade-Booth

 Silos & Smokestacks bus tour: "The Meaning of Barns in AgriCULTURE"

WATERLOO, Iowa (April 26, 2018) - Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage is planning a cultural bus tour through Northeast Iowa. Participants will visit three historic barns and along the way enjoy the documentary, "The Barn Raisers." 

20 Apr 2018

Japan market unleashes new opportunity for Iowa farmers

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a statement on Friday following news that Japan will open its market to U.S. ethanol:

“Today is a great day for Iowa farmers and our state’s renewable fuels industry. With Japan opening its market to U.S. ethanol, Iowa can further expand our trade opportunities in that region of the world.

19 Apr 2018

House Agriculture Committee concludes farm bill work without making necessary changes for young farmers

By Sue McGovern

Partisan markup yields heated debate, few amendments; NYFC calls on U.S. House to make improvements as farm bill goes to the floor

12 Apr 2018

Governor Reynolds Fights For Iowa Farmers

By Gov. Kim Reynolds

Gov. Kim Reynolds addressed recent actions on trade with China on Tuesday

 at a press conference at the State Capitol. The governor was joined by Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg, Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and a half dozen members of the agriculture and manufacturing community.

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