The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced this week that starting on March 19 farmers can apply for the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program. Corn growers are eligible for the program with a …
On National Agriculture Day, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) released the following statement recognizing Iowa’s hardworking farmers and producers: “On National Agriculture Day, I …
2024-25 Outlook: Corn: Based upon the most recent WASDE release (February 11, 2025), USDA did not change to domestic corn or soybean supplies. Smaller downgrades were …
It was still an hour before the 2024 pheasant season would open but the birds were there and they were ready. Cackles and crowing were coming from all across the Kossuth County prairie as hunters …
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will be hosting a free, three-part virtual hay school called the “Basics of Haymaking” this March. The school will cover …
AMES, Iowa – Increasing days on feed for feedlot cattle isn’t a new idea. However, several research studies in recent years have shown that as cattle get bigger a large percentage of …
NORTHWEST Arrowhead Lake Ice fishing is not recommended. Black Hawk Lake Most remaining ice is unsafe. There are open water fishing opportunities at the fish house in Town Bay. Black …
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday it plans to spend up to $1 billion in Commodity Credit Corporation funds to try to reduce the spread of highly pathogenic …
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and a 13-member delegation have just returned from a trade mission to Costa Rica and Guatemala. The mission, coordinated by the Iowa Economic Development …
Join Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation for our very first workday on this Ida County property! WHAT TO EXPECT We'll use various hand tools (handsaws or loppers) to manually cut invasive or …
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 …