22 Feb 2016

Students Across the Country to Celebrate FFA Week

By Kristy Meyer

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016/National FFA Organization) – Agriculture plays a key role in our daily lives and in a variety of ways. Next week, more than half a million FFA members will celebrate the role agriculture plays in our live...

19 Feb 2016

Renewable Fuels Association Honors Gov. Branstad with 2016 Industry Award

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(DES MOINES)— In recognition of his years of unwavering support to the U.S. ethanol industry, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) chose Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad as the recipient of the RFA 2016 Industry Award. Rick Schwarck, president of A...

19 Feb 2016

Black Ties Blue Jackets Gala Kicks Off National FFA Week

By Lori Blackburn
Blue and Gold Hair Dye Fundraising Challenge Adds Fun and Funds to I Believe Campaign
Who: Iowa FFA Association and Iowa FFA Foundation
What: Black Tie Blue Jackets Gala to kick off National FFA Week (#FFAWeek) and raise ...
17 Feb 2016

Iowa Biodiesel supporters ask Iowa lawmakers to extend, expand incentives

By Iowa Biodielsel Board

Biodiesel Day on the Hill highlights economic, social benefits to state

(DES MOINES, IOWA) – Members and supporters of the Iowa Biodiesel Board hit the state capitol today, asking state legislators to exten...

12 Feb 2016

Scott County Master Gardener Spring Garden Seminar Series 2016

By Angela M. Orr

Iowa State Scott County Extension Master Gardeners announce their spring educational series designed for gardeners of all experience levels.

 March 2 – Great Gardening Resources:  Where to Get Information and How to Share It b...

12 Feb 2016

Biodiesel Day on the Hill: Supporters to ask legislature to extend and expand incentives

By Iowa Biodielsel Board

Iowa Biodiesel Board hosts event at state capitol Feb. 17

WHAT: The “Iowa Biodiesel Day on the Hill,” a public education day and luncheon hosted by the Iowa Biodiesel Board. Members and supporters will meet with state legislators to...

02 Feb 2016

USSEC Announces Site, Date for 2016 U.S. Soy Global Trade Exchange

By United Soybean Board

ST. LOUIS (Feb. 2, 2016) – CEO Jim Sutter announced today that the U.S. Soybean Export Council’s (USSEC) fourth annual U.S. Soy Global Trade Exchange will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana, from August 30–September 1, 2016. The U.S. Soy Global T...

28 Jan 2016

New Video Showcases Growth of Marine Fish Culture in Turkey

By United Soybean Board

Sea Bass, Sea Bream Culture Thrives with Directive to Move Offshore ST. LOUIS (Jan. 28, 2016) – The U.S. Soybean Export Council today announced the launch of “Growing the Business of Growing Fish,” a video showcasing sea bass and sea bream prod...

27 Jan 2016

USDA Seeks Fellowship Applications for Future Agricultural Scientists, Science Educators

By USDA Office of Communications

Nearly $19 Million Available to Students and Educators for Fellowships to Address Challenges in Nutrition, Food Security, Climate Change, and Other Agricultural Areas

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today...

27 Jan 2016

Open Data from USDA, Microsoft Cloud Technology Become Tools to Strengthen Food Supply Through "Innovation Challenge" Winners

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Microsoft officials today announced the winners of the

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