This time of year, is a great time to talk about biosecurity. So, what is biosecurity? It is the practices that the agriculture community put in place to minimize the spread of diseases. The people …
Last year, a little more than 5,300 Iowa taxpayers helped boost wildlife conservation with donations to the Fish and Wildlife Fund on their state tax form. Unfortunately, in the last 20 years, the …
Sir Isaac Newton-he of "For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction" fame- was a polymath who excelled in math, physics, astronomy, alchemy, and theology. And now, if you squint, …
DES MOINES – Despite below-normal precipitation in January, drought conditions remain stable across the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update. January’s …
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting and trapping seasons, discuss …
Last year, a little more than 5,300 Iowa taxpayers helped boost wildlife conservation with donations to the Fish and Wildlife Fund on their state tax form. Unfortunately, in the last 20 years, the …
CLIVE, IOWA – Iowa’s hard working pig farmers are a vital component of the state’s economy, as shown by a new study released by the Iowa Pork Producers Association. The data …
CLIVE, IOWA – The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is proud to announce Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig, and longtime Senior Field Coordinator for the Coalition to Support …
Cherokee County Pork Queen Allie Kruse competed at the Iowa Pork Congress in late January for a position on the 2025 Iowa Pork Leadership Team. The IPPA Youth Leadership Team contest evaluates …
The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has named Kevin and Devin Lux of Cherokee 2024 Master Pork Producers. The award recognizes pork producers nominated by their peers for their contributions …
The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has named Steven Doeden of Cleghorn the 2024 Pork All American. The award recognizes pork producers under 40 who have previously received the Master Pork …
Aaron Hinkeldey, a master pork producer from Aurelia, was recognized at the Iowa Pork Congress in Des Moines for completing the Iowa Pork Leadership Academy. The program, which …
Iowa PBS will celebrate the 50th season of its agricultural news and analysis program, "Market to Market," with a live podcast recording at the Cherokee County Agriculture Show on Feb. 11 at 11:30 …
ORANGE CITY, Iowa – Feedlot producers should plan to attend the 2025 Dairy Beef Short Course on March 25 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This year’s program features unique aspects of …
Arrowhead Lake Ice thickness is 9 inches near the boat ramp. Areas in the middle of the lake may be thinner. Use caution and check ice thickness often as you move around. Black …
In 2024, Iowa residents purchased: 32,021 fishing, hunting and habitat combination licenses Fishing 195,615 annual licenses 8,741 lifetime fishing licenses …
DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 14, 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director in Iowa Theresa Greenfield today announced that she is departing her leadership position …
DES MOINES – After several consecutive dry years, above-average rainfall in 2024 improved drought conditions across the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update. Iowa ended the …
The four-page executive summary of the November-issued report on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) doesn't predict when or how the hopefully-named "green" aircraft fuel will be produced. Instead, …
Winter is coming fast and with it, snow and wind. Cattle and farmsteads both can really benefit from properly placed windbreaks. There are two main types of windbreak function on a farm: livestock …