28 Jul 2017

Farmland Leasing Meetings to Increase the Understanding of Rental Agreements

By Becky L. King

Farm tenants and land owners are encouraged to attend August 15 in Bettendorf

Bettendorf, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Scott County is hosting a farmland leasing meeting on Tuesday August 15 at 6:00 PM, Scott County Extension Office, 875 Tanglefoot Lane in Bettendorf. The annual meeting is offered to address questions that land owners, tenants or other interested individuals have about leasing farmland.

28 Jul 2017

Summer Feedlot Conference Will Cover Care, Safety and Management of Animals and Manure

By Becky L. King

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.

27 Jul 2017

Secretary Perdue to Travel to Mexico, Hold Friday Teleconference with U.S. Media

By USDA Office of Communications

(Washington, D.C., July 26, 2017) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will travel to Mérida, Mexico, this week as the guest of Mexican Secretary of Agriculture José Calzada Rovirosa. The two leaders will engage in bilateral meetings Thursday and Friday – including a panel discussion with U.S. and Mexican producers, several agricultural site visits, and a joint press conference – seeking to build on the U.S.

27 Jul 2017

Six Iowa Farm Families Receive 2017 Way We Live Award

By Mindy Williamson

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.

 

26 Jul 2017

Senators Call for Reopening of U.S. Poultry Exports to China

By Grassley Press

Urge USDA to encourage China to end ban affecting poultry growers nationwide

25 Jul 2017

Secretary Perdue Partners with FFA to Support Next Generation of Agriculture

By USDA Office of Communications

(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.

25 Jul 2017

ICGA Director Testifies at Senate Hearing on 2018 Farm Bill

By Lisa Cassady

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 25, 2017) - Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) Director Bruce Rohwer, a farmer from O'Brien County, testified in front of the Senate Agriculture Committee hearing today on the importance of crop insurance and commodity title program in the 2018 Farm Bill in helping farmers survive sustained low commodity prices. 

25 Jul 2017

Readout on Principals Meeting on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity Task Force

By USDA Office of Communications

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue hosts a working breakfast meeting with members of the Agriculture and Rural Prosperity Task Force.

24 Jul 2017

ICGA Members Take Ag Priorities to Washington, D.C. during Corn Congress

By Lisa Cassady

WASHINGTON, D.C.- July 21, 2017 - Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) farmer-leaders convened in Washington, D.C. this week with other corn farmers from across the country to advocate for key agricultural issues as part of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) Corn Congress meeting.

24 Jul 2017

Farmer-Leaders Elected to Board of Directors for Iowa Corn

By Lisa Cassady

JOHNSTON, Iowa (July 21, 2017) - Iowa Corn announced today the results of the Board of Directors elections for the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB).  Those elected as ICGA Directors will continue to bring grassroots policy issues forward and be the collective voice for 7,500 corn farmer-members, lobbying on agricultural issues at the state and federal level. They include:  District 3- Mark Mueller, Bremer County *

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