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.

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.

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.

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.