Iowa DNR Investigating Pair of Liquid Manure Spills, Milky Water
The DNR estimates hundreds of thousand gallons of liquid manure from the Rock Bottom Dairy spilled into Mud Creek.
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Iowa Bill Would Provide Local Meat Processors Financial Assistance
During the COVID-19 pandemic, smaller meat processors have been especially busy.
Last Years Derecho Still on the Mind of Iowa Farmers
Planting season in Iowa is just about upon us. How will last years massive derecho change farmers planting in 2021?
World Food Costs Rise for Tenth-Straight Month
With food prices rising for almost a full year, what impact is that having on Iowa farmers?
Groups Urge EPA to Regulate Large Livestock Farms
The petition calls on the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate large dairy and hog farms under federal air pollution laws.
Ethanol Production Reaches Highest Point Since December
Ethanol Production in the Midwest also hit new highs for 2021.
Many Iowans Hope to See the Biofuels Bill Pass in 2021
The Iowa Corn Growers Association says the biofuels bill could provide a huge boost for ethanol and biodiesel producers and retailers.
Iowa DNR Approves 11,600-Head Feedlot Near Monona
Environmental groups are not happy with the decision.
It’s National Ag Week 2021
This week we celebrate Iowa farmers and families as spring has arrived, and they're going to be hard at work helping to put food on our plates.
USDA: U.S. Dairy Herd Growing, Milk Production Climbing [Ag News]
The latest USDA milk production report shows continued growth in the dairy herd and in milk output.