AMES, Iowa — Research on corn, soybeans and vegetables will be featured Aug. 15 during a field day at the Iowa State University’s Muscatine Island Research and Demonstration Farm.   The field day is scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. at the farm, which is located in Fruitland at 111 North St. There is no charge for attending.  

VINTON, Iowa -- Profitability in cattle feeding depends on more than just cattle prices and performance. More than ever, manure value, market flexibility and management impact net returns to the operation. Beef producers may see manure as a double-edged sword. While cattle manure provides nutrients needed to produce feed for the cattle, it also has several challenges that need to be managed.

DES MOINES, IA (07/26/2017) (readMedia)-- Six Iowa farm families will be recognized as recipients of the 2017 Way We Live Award at the Iowa State Fair. Each entrant was asked to submit a short essay describing how the occupation of farming and living on a farm has shaped their lives. Six families were chosen based on their dedication to agriculture and their strong Iowa farm values. Forty-two entries were submitted in all.

(Washington, DC, July 25, 2017) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will announce a new partnership TOMORROW, Wednesday, July 26th, during the 2017 National FFA Organization’s State Presidents’ Conference D.C. Alumni Breakfast at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The announcement is designed to help support youth and prepare the workforce of tomorrow for unique careers in agriculture.