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.

12 Apr 2018

Farm Bill 2018

By Various sources

Secretary Perdue Statement on Release of 2018 Farm Bill

by USDA Office of Communications

(Washington, D.C., April 12, 2018) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today issued the following statement on the release of the 2018 Farm Bill:

09 Apr 2018

Women Food and Agriculture Network's Annual Conference Call for Proposals Open!

By Women Food and Agriculture Network

The  2018 WFAN Annual Conference will be held Nov. 2 - 3  in Des Moines, IA, at the Holiday Inn Downtown. This year's conference theme is Stepping Into Action: Changing Foodscapes through Individual and Community Power. 

04 Apr 2018

National Young Farmers Coalition releases innovative calculator tool for farmers seeking land

By Sue McGovern

Land affordability calculator offers financial insight on land access

04 Apr 2018

USDA and SBA Join Forces to Help Businesses in Rural America

By USDA Office of Communications

(Washington, D.C., April 4, 2018) – U.S.

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