07 Apr 2017

Yard and Garden: Fertilizing Small Fruits for Spring

By Becky L. King

AMES, Iowa – Planting small fruits in gardens is a popular part of spring. But some need more support than others. When is it right to fertilize small fruits? Or should it be done at all?

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists can help answer questions about how to best handle small fruits in spring. To have additional questions answered, contact the ISU Hortline at 515-294- 3108 or hortline@iastate.edu.

Should strawberries be fertilized in spring?

05 Apr 2017

Report: More Iowa Fuel Retailers Carrying Biodiesel, Higher Blends Dominate

By Jenna Higgins Rose

Iowa Biodiesel Board points to strong state policies for reaching milestones

(ANKENY, IOWA) – A new state government report shows more than half of Iowa’s fuel retailers carried biodiesel in 2016, increasing six percent over 2015. Higher blends are also becoming the norm. Iowa’s proactive state policies have played a crucial role in the growth, helping maintain the state’s position as the number one producer.

03 Apr 2017

EU Implements Electronic System for Certificates of Inspection

By USDA Office of Communications

The European Union (EU) is implementing a new system of electronic certificates of inspection for imports of organic products from the United States (and other third countries) in the Trade Control & Expert System (TRACES) – the EU’s existing electronic system for tracking movements of food products across the EU.

03 Apr 2017

USDA Offers Renewal Options for Expiring Conservation Stewardship Program Contracts

By USDA Office of Communications

USDA’s Largest Conservation Program Helps Producers Improve Health, Productivity of Working Lands

03 Apr 2017

Governor Calls for Growing Illinois Together

By Allie Bovis

Reaffirms support for Illinois agriculture industry

 

SPRINGFIELD -- Governor Rauner today discussed growing Illinois by supporting agribusiness, growing the economy, and creating more good-paying jobs at the Agriculture Legislative Day Breakfast.

31 Mar 2017

Iowa Corn Farmers Take Their Priorities Issues to the State Capitol

By Lisa Cassady

JOHNSTON, IA - March 29, 2017 - More than 75 Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) members filled the State Capitol rotunda for "Iowa Corn Day on the Hill" lobbying event. This delegation included ICGA Board of Directors, county leaders and student FFA members from across the state.

28 Mar 2017

Iowa Heartland Resource Conservation and Development announces new director

By Ann Wolf

DES MOINES, IOWA March 27, 2017 - The Board of Directors of Iowa Heartland Resource Conservation & Development (IHRC&D), is pleased to announce Ann Wolf, BA, NMI, CFRE, as its new Executive Director, effective March 22, 2017. Wolf brings a wealth of dynamic and key professional experience to her new leadership role. Ann has over 25 years of experience in professional marketing and public relations.

27 Mar 2017

USDA Concludes 2017 Sunset Review

By USDA Office of Communications

On March 21, 2017, USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service published a notice in the Federal Register announcing the renewal of 187 substances on the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List) to conclude the 2017 Sunset Review. The new sunset date for these substances is March 15, 2022. These substances are used in organic crop and livestock production and organic handling/processing.

24 Mar 2017

Iowa Corn, Two Organizations with One Shared Mission: A Look Back 50 Years

By Lisa Cassady

JOHNSTON, IA - March 24, 2017 -  As our nation celebrates National Ag Week, let's recognize the roots of "The Corn State" we call home. Iowa's world-class corn production system didn't occur overnight. It happened because of our rich natural resource base and several determined corn farmer-visionaries who put Iowa on the map.

24 Mar 2017

Grassley Statement at a Hearing on the Nomination of George "Sonny" Perdue to be Secretary of Agriculture

By Grassley Press

March 23, 2017 - Mr. Chairman, I apologize for being late, I have been a little busy in the Judiciary Committee working to get Judge Gorsuch’s hearing wrapped up. 

However, I am glad we are here today considering Governor Perdue’s nomination for Secretary of Agriculture.  We need him to take the helm at the Department of Agriculture and start steering.

Mr. Perdue, welcome to the Senate Agriculture Committee.    

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