by Staff Editor | Jan 18, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Over the last two decades, the strongest rural job gains were in smaller industries that tend to employ high-skill workers. USDA Economic Research Service reports the highest growth was in the real estate industry. Also showing rapid growth was the administrative...
by Staff Editor | Jan 17, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Farmers in Iowa can attend a USDA’s Risk Management Agency workshop to learn more about crop insurance options, including those designed for agricultural producers who grow specialty and organic crops. RMA will host the free in-person workshops Tuesday, January...
by Staff Editor | Jan 16, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan 13, 2023) ? Mike Naig was sworn-in for his second full term as Iowa Secretary of Agriculture today during a formal public ceremony at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines. Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Christensen administered the oath...
by Staff Editor | Jan 13, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
From 2015 to 2021, the median total household income for commercial U.S. farms rose an estimated 16 percent, to $278,339 from $238,994. Commercial farms earn more than $350,000 gross cash farm income regardless of the principal operator?s occupation. USDA?s Economic...
by Staff Editor | Jan 12, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and longtime NBA player Blake Griffin are among some of the big-name athletes who are investing in Iowa farmland. They?ve joined up with more than 20 other pro athletes from the NFL, NHL, the NBA, and Major League Baseball to...
