21 Mar 2016

Loebsack Applauds CFTC and EPA for Agreeing to Share RFS Data

By Joe Hand

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an agreement to share information regarding the...

18 Mar 2016

United States Secures Full Access for U.S. Beef and Beef Products to Peru

By USDA Office of Communications

Agreement is expected to further increase beef exports to Peru, which topped $25 million in 2015

LIMA, Peru, March 14, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman announced today that the U.S. ...

16 Mar 2016

ISU Extension and Outreach Scott County Calendar, mid-March 2016

By Angela M. Orr

March 15, 2016 Emerald Ash Borer Class, Scott County Extension Office 6:30pm-8:00pm

March 16, 2016 Master Gardener Spring Seminar-“Sustainable Gardening-What Options are Available in Our Area?”, Scott County Extension Office, 7pm-9pm. ...

16 Mar 2016

New & Notes from the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Office, Scott County, mid-March 2016

By Angela M. Orr

Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey Provides Guidance for Hiring

Custom machine work prices decline but can’t keep up with drop in crop prices

Article | Fri, 03/04/2016 - 09:02 | B...

16 Mar 2016

Sustainable U.S. Soy Approved by European Feed Manufacturers' Federation

By Lisa Humphreys

ST. LOUIS (March 9, 2016) - The U.S. Soy Sustainability Assurance Protocol (SSAP) was positively benchmarked against the European Feed Manufacturers’ Federation’s (FEFAC) Soy Sourcing Guidelines through the independent International Trade Ce...

15 Mar 2016

Nominations Open for State Fair Award to Recognize Farm Family Values

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IA (03/09/2016)(readMedia)-- The Iowa State Fair and WHO News Radio 1040 are searching for nominations for the 2016 Way We Live Award to honor farm families that exemplify the unique values derived from hard work and a love for the ...

15 Mar 2016

Branstad, Reynolds, Northey Announce Second Round of Funding Awards for “Fueling Our Future Initiative”

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

Additional $2.5 million awarded to install 106 new blender pumps and 17 underground storage tanks

DES MOINES – Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds and Sec. of Agriculture Bill Northey today announced that $2....

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 ...

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