06 Jun 2017

Q&A: Farm Markets & Farmers Markets With U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley

By Grassley Press

Q: How do you approach public policy when it comes to production agriculture?

31 May 2017

National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) Meeting Fall 2017

By USDA Office of Communications

The Fall 2017 NOSB meeting will be held October 31 - November 2, 2017 at the Omni Jacksonville Hotel, 245 Water Street, Jacksonville, Florida, 32202; (904) 355-6664.

During the meeting, the Board will discuss various topics, including several petitions pertaining to changes to the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances.

30 May 2017

Governor Reynolds to lead historic all Iowa agricultural trade mission

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

Trip marks the first time all of Iowa’s farm groups have come together for a trade mission

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced that she will lead an all Iowa agriculture trade mission to China July 19-28. Traveling with her will be representatives from commodity groups and the Farm Bureau, emphasizing Iowa’s corn, pork, soy, beef, egg, poultry, dairy and turkey industries.

26 May 2017

Iowa Schools Have New Resource for Farm to School Efforts

By Becky L. King

National Farm to School Network selects ISU Extension and Outreach as Iowa core partner

26 May 2017

Iowa Corn Farmers Congratulate Gregg on Lt. Gov. Appointment

By Lisa Cassady
STATEMENT FROM ICGA CHAIRMAN BOB HEMESATH On behalf of Iowa's corn farmers, I would like to congratulate Adam Gregg on his appointment to Lieutenant Governor by newly installed Governor Kim Reynolds. Adam was part of the Iowa Corn Leadership Enhancement and Development (ILEAD) Class 6 in 2014 when I served as mentor. 
24 May 2017

IA Corn Farmers Commend Gov. Branstad's Ambassadorship to China

By Lisa Cassady
On behalf of Iowa's corn farmers, we would like to congratulate Iowa Governor Terry Branstad on his confirmation by the U.S. Senate to ambassador of China. President Donald Trump nominated Branstad in December and last night he completed the final step in the vetting process. Throughout his distinguished tenure as Iowa Governor he has been a tireless advocate for Iowa's corn farmers, and we are thankful to have such as steadfast supporter of agriculture in this vital position.
18 May 2017

Iowa Ag Tech Startup Launches

By Steven Brockshus
Today, we're launching www.terva.ag.
Terva is the most up-to-date farmland sales database, ever. Explore upcoming farmland auctions, receive real-time alerts & search sale records so that you secure the right farmland opportunity at the right time.
    17 May 2017

    Beginning Farmer Workshop to be held June 6 in Wilton

    By Elizabeth Krugler

    WILTON – The Iowa Agricultural Development Division will be hosting a free Beginning Farmer Workshop on Tues., June 6 at Muscatine Community College in Wilton. The workshop is open to anyone interested in learning about beginning farmer programs in Iowa.

    16 May 2017

    National Organic Program (NOP) Posts Fraudulent Organic Certificates

    By USDA Office of Communications

    The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP) is alerting the organic trade about the presence of fraudulent organic certificates. Fraudulent organic certificates listing the following businesses are in use and have been reported to the NOP:

    16 May 2017

    Market News Organic Reporting Webinar

    By USDA Office of Communications

    The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) invites you to a live, interactive webinar on Organic Reporting within our multiple Market News divisions.  Join us to learn about how our Specialty Crops, Dairy, Livestock, Poultry & Seed, and Cotton & Tobacco Market News programs provide you with FREE access to the market information you would want to know about Organic products.  Our webinar will cover areas such as:

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