08 Mar 2016

NEW PIONEER FOOD CO-OP SOILMATES GOES TO WASHINGTON!

By Jenifer Angerer

New Pi Soilmates’ Food & Garden Educator Scott Koepke Asked to Talk to Congress for The Pew Charitable Trusts

Iowa City, Mar. 8, 2016 – The Pew Charitable Trusts flew New Pioneer Food Co-op Soilmates’ Scott Koepke...

08 Mar 2016

Checkoff Research Helps Open Motor Oil Market to High Oleic Soy

By United Soybean Board

Company leverages farmer dollars into funding to build high oleic-based motor oil plant

ST. LOUIS (March 8, 2016) - The sustainability of U.S. soybeans has led to a new market opportunity for the very farmers who grow them.

07 Mar 2016

Smiddy Welcomes Local FFA Groups to Springfield and Works Against Attacks to Agriculture Education

By Paul Ferrero

PORT BYRON, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillsdale, met with area members of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) during their annual lobby day in Springfield on Tuesday.

"The FFA is a wonderful organization that helps prepare our ...

29 Feb 2016

USSEC to Provide Insight on Growing Customer Focus on Sustainability at Commodity Classic

By United Soybean Board

In these challenging market conditions, growers are looking for ways to differentiate and build preference for their products around the world. Visit the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) booth at Commodity Classic to gain insight into the inc...

29 Feb 2016

ISU Extension and Outreach Scott County Calendar, March 2016

By Angela M. Orr

March 2, 2016 Ornamental and Turf Applicators, Scott County Extension Office 9:00am-11:30am

March 2, 2016 Master Gardener Spring Seminar-“Great Gardening Resources” Scott County Extension Office, 7pm-9pm

$5.00 fee, refreshm...

26 Feb 2016

Soy Checkoff Leads Industry to Think Beyond the Bushel

By United Soybean Board

Farmer-leaders make decisions to support innovation to build preference for U.S. soy

ST. LOUIS (February 24, 2016) - With a focus on building preference for U.S. soy, farmer-leaders of the soy checkoff met last week to continue implementation ...

23 Feb 2016

Jackson County Iowa Corn Member Receives Distinguished Good Farm Neighbor Award

By Lisa Cassady

JOHNSTON, IA – February 19, 2016 – The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) recognizes Dave Burmahl and his wife Angie for receiving the ‘Gary Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award’. The award was presented to the Burmahls by Iowa Deputy Sec...

23 Feb 2016

USSEC Works with USDA/APHIS to Find Solutions on Temporary Restriction of Russian Imports from the U.S. USSEC Works with USDA/APHIS to Find Solutions on Temporary Restriction of Russian Imports from the U.S.

By Lisa Humphreys

ST. LOUIS (Feb. 19, 2016) – The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) is working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to find a solution to technical issues affecting exports to Russi...

22 Feb 2016

NEW PI SOILMATES GOES TO WASHINGTON!

By Jenifer Angerer

New Pi’s Food & Garden Educator Scott Koepke Asked to Talk to Congress for The Pew Charitable Trusts This Monday & Tuesday

Iowa City, Feb. 18, 2016 – This is a big week for Scott Koepke of New Pi Soilmates. It starts like a typ...

22 Feb 2016

USDA Expands Insurance Options for Farmers Transitioning to Certified Organic Agriculture

By USDA Office of Communications

New Coverage Lowers Risk for Producers and Strengthens Farm Safety Net

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a new step to support farmers transitioning to certified o...

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