The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing the launch of the Distressed Borrowers Assistance Network, an initiative designed to provide personalized support to financially distressed …

Like farmers and ranchers, veterinarians love to pour concrete. Many build customized facilities dedicated to their animal health mission: examination rooms, operating theaters, cattle chutes, …

We celebrate National Farmers Day on October 12, during the height of harvest, to honor the men and women who feed and fuel the world. The dirt underneath my own fingernails, from our 4th generation …

By: Alyssa Harper Feed the Farmer is a program that is provided by MMCRU FFA. Being a part of FFA for many years, the goal is to give back to the community and provide meals for those who …

Migratory bird hunters reminded to register for HIP All hunters who pursue migratory game birds are required to register for Harvest Information Program (HIP) either through the Go Outdoors Iowa …

The crop season has had its ups and downs this year with floods and cool temps, but overall, this is going to be one of the best years in the last 10 years for crop production. The harvest season …

A late September, 200-mile drive through the sunny center of northern and central Illinois reveals blue sky, yellowing fields, and not one roaring red, green, or silver combine gathering in any of …

WASHINGTON — Sweeping legislation that would set food and farm policy for the next five years is in limbo, waiting for lawmakers to decide its fate after the election. The latest deadline …

Winterhof Guernseys, Aurelia, participated in the Open Dairy Show at the 2024 Clay County Fair.  Pictured is Winterhof Landon Jackie, champion of the Guernsey Show, with Renae Groen at the …

Factory farms in Iowa produce 109 billion pounds of waste each year, according to a new report from Food and Water Watch about concentrated livestock operations in the U.S. That’s 25 times …

PRIMGHAR, Iowa – The anticipation is building for this year’s National 4-H Week, during which millions of youth, parents, volunteers, and alumni across the country will celebrate …

The best way to prevent the spread of oak wilt is to not prune any oak tree during the growing season. “It’s best to wait until after Oct. 15 to start pruning oak trees,” says …

Beginning farmers looking for mentorship and support are invited to apply for Practical Farmers of Iowa’s Savings Incentive Program (SIP). The two-year program, which helps beginning farmers …

It's easy to see why Eligio "Kika" de la Garza was elected to 16 consecutive terms in the House of Representatives (1965 to 1997) and served his final seven (1981 through 1994) as chairman of the …

DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 24, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is encouraging Iowans to celebrate Iowa Local Food Day on Wednesday, September 25. Initiated in 2018 by the Iowa …

DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 23, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural …

JOHNSTON, Iowa – September 19, 2024 –  Applications are open for the Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Team (CAT) program, which focuses on increasing college students’ …

Many farmers are working hard to prepare for the upcoming harvest season. Getting ready for this busy time probably involves tuning up the combine. It should also include reviewing best safety …

As American grocery buyers await a Federal Trade Commission verdict on Kroger's two-year-old, $24.6 billion bid to buy competitor Albertsons, the European Commission took just 35 days to give its …

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), through a partnership with the USDA Forest Service, is offering large shade trees, low-growing ornamental and fruit trees, and evergreen tree species …