13 Apr 2016

USDA Expands Safety-Net for Dairy Operations Adding Next-Generation Family Members

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON, April 12, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that dairy farms participating in the Margin Protection Program (MPP) can now update their production history when an eligible family member joins the operation. T...

11 Apr 2016

NORTHEY: GRANTS AVAILABLE TO HELP PROMOTE SPECIALTY CROPS

By Stephanie Groom

Groups promoting fruits and vegetables, nuts and flowers encouraged to comment on program priorities, consider applying for funds

DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey today announced that the Iowa De...

08 Apr 2016

USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Agricultural Producers Increase the Value of Their Products

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON, April 8, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is making up to $44 million available to farmers, ranchers and businesses to develop new bio-based products and expand markets through the

06 Apr 2016

Upcoming FFA Events

By Scott Johnson

Visit http://www.iowaffa.com/2016pressreleases.aspx for all the latest news and events
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06 Apr 2016

Branstad, Reynolds, Northey seek nominations for 2016 Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Awards

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(DES MOINES) – Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today encouraged Iowans to nominate farmers for the Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award who have taken voluntary actions to improve or protect the environment and natural res...

05 Apr 2016

KEMIN’S NELSON RECEIVES CULTIVATION CORRIDOR IOWA BIOTECH LEADERSHIP AWARD

By Maggie Baker

DES MOINES -- April 1, 2016 — Iowa Biotechnology Association (IowaBio) Executive Director Joe Hrdlicka and Cultivation Corridor Executive Director Brent Willett announced Kemin Industries’ President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Chris Ne...

29 Mar 2016

Animal Ag Continues to Add Meat to National Economy

By United Soybean Board

Soy-checkoff-funded study highlights importance of growing U.S. animal ag sector

ST. LOUIS (March 29, 2016) - The animals that feed us are also feeding our economy, according to a new soy-checkoff-funded study. The analysis shows an...

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. ...

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