12 Jul 2017

AMS National Organic Program Strengthens Organic Control Systems through Training

By USDA Office of Communications

The National Organic Program Hosts Organic Control Systems Training in Chile

10 Jul 2017

Q&A: Good News for Iowa Beef With U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley

By Grassley Press

Q: What’s the update regarding China’s ban on American beef?

10 Jul 2017

Soil Health Field Day July 12 near Donahue

By Becky L. King

DONAHUE, Iowa – A field day near Donahue, Iowa will share information about improving soil health to make farmland more productive, efficient and sustainable for the next generation. Farmers from the area and other experts will discuss how soil health impacts the business side of farming during the July 12 field day.

The event will focus on:

  • Cover crop management and machinery set-up

  • Herbicide and cover crop interactions

10 Jul 2017

Beef Feedlot Assessment Field Days Set in Eastern Iowa

By Becky L. King

Vinton, Iowa -- Beef producers in eastern Iowa are invited to learn about the process of completing the BQA Feedyard Assessment at one of three field days offered through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach this summer.

10 Jul 2017

2017 Sunset Review Final Rule

By USDA Office of Communications

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has published the Sunset 2017 final rule.  

Removals from the National List. This final rule removes the following three synthetic substances and five nonorganic agricultural substances from the National List for use in organic production and handling. 

03 Jul 2017

Iowa Corn Promotion Board Roots Publication

By Lisa Cassady

Here is the latest edition of Roots ICPB Special Edition, an Iowa Corn publication outlining the programs and activities of the Iowa Corn Promotion Board in their mission of creating opportunities for long-term Iowa corn grower profitability.

03 Jul 2017

U.S. Soy Works With Global Partners to Access Innovations and Markets

By Heather Manhardt
U.S. soybean farmers address common challenges by joining global oilseed producers
03 Jul 2017

In China, Perdue Welcomes U.S. Beef back to Market

By USDA Office of Communications

Slices Ceremonial Prime Rib, Meets with Chinese Officials in Beijing

30 Jun 2017

Iowa Corn Growers Association Invites Farmers to Discuss Key Policy Issues at Roundtables

By Lisa Cassady

JOHNSTON, IA (June 29, 2017) - Policy development at the Iowa Corn Growers Association is a grassroots process. Each year Iowa Corn hosts roundtable meetings in local communities across the state to gather input and feedback from growers. The meetings, which will be held on July 6, July 12 and July 13 this year, allow ICGA members to come together, share a meal, and discuss key issues impacting corn farmers.

30 Jun 2017

ILLINOIS LATINO CAUCUS MEMBERS, LABOR LEADERS URGE ACTION TO SAVE AGRIBUSINESS, PROTECT JOBS

By David Just

BIPARTISAN AMENDMENT WOULD SAVE UP TO 30,000 JOBS, PROTECT LATINO WORKERS

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (June 28, 2017) – Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez and members of the Latino Caucus and organized labor came together at the Capitol on Wednesday in support of a bipartisan effort authorizing table games at racetracks to salvage Illinois’ agribusiness economy, save 30,000 jobs and preserve the livelihood of thousands of Latino workers.

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