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New Midwest Dairy CEO takes over in hectic times

New Midwest Dairy CEO takes over in hectic times

The dairy industry has had a turbulent couple of years, and we all know about the trials and tribulations with trade, supply chain issues, the pandemic, and all of that. Dairy producers have proven their resiliency time and time again. Right now, the industry is facing a new challenge. With the HPAI bird flu being seen crossing the species barrier into dairy cows, there has been a lot of concern over the safety of the products we are seeing on the store shelves. The message has become...

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Upgrading technology and saving money with precision spraying

Upgrading technology and saving money with precision spraying

As precision ag technology continues to evolve one of the challenges is making new technology readily available for farmers at an affordable price. One of the ways that is being employed is by offering new technology options for farmers in the form of precision...

Tight beef supplies expanding opportunities for underutilized cuts

Tight beef supplies expanding opportunities for underutilized cuts

While lower U.S. beef production and tight beef supplies represent a challenge for U.S. exporters, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom says the upside of this situation is that more opportunities are emerging in international markets for...

Highlighting native wildlife habitats on Earth Day

Highlighting native wildlife habitats on Earth Day

With today being Earth Day, it’s important to be mindful of your impact on the environment. Taking care of your local environment and promoting strong habitat growth can circle back and provide many benefits for your farm. Practical Farmers of Iowa offers a habitat...

Iowa food banks rescue more than 27 million pounds of food annually

Iowa food banks rescue more than 27 million pounds of food annually

Iowa’s food banks make every day Earth Day in their efforts to divert perfectly good food from landfills and instead get it onto dinner tables for Iowans facing food insecurity. This Earth Day, the Iowa Food Bank Association announces 27.1 million pounds of food was...

Secretary Naig comments on latest E15 announcement

Secretary Naig comments on latest E15 announcement

Two years ago, Governor Reynolds and the governors of other midwestern states chose to use a clause in the Clean Air Act to allow them to have E15 available for sale all year-round. Once approved, this circumvented the EPA’s lack of movement on having the fuel...

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Modern ag on the mall is coming to D.C.

Modern ag on the mall is coming to D.C.

With ag policies still in limbo and a growing disconnect between consumers and their food, it is always good to take the time to help tell the story of American agriculture and give our audience a first-hand experience in what we do. That is why events like Ag on the...