A harvest of farm business management courses is available for women in Iowa. Through women in agriculture programs, the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach farm management team strives …

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig recently announced the establishment of the Farm Deer Advisory Council within the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and appointed seven Iowa …

Success during the 2023 pheasant season has Iowa hunters eagerly awaiting this year’s opening day and with bird population estimates similar to two years ago, hunters are expecting another …

Women in agricultural lending will be a highlight of the Siouxland Agricultural Lenders Seminar on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at Dordt University’s Ag Stewardship Center, 3648 US HWY 75, Sioux Center. …

Montana the Cow By: Alyssa Harper and Autumn Sanow Recently here at MMCRU High School, we have added a new addition to our livestock, Montana. Montana is a three and a half month old …

The Sullivan family has been involved in the Iowa pork industry for generations, specifically as leaders in Cherokee County. Janet Sullivan, a supporter of local 4-H and a longtime member of the …

The annual competition for the title of Iowa’s Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin has been whittled down from 40 restaurants to just five finalists across the state, showcasing the best of Iowa's …

Harvest International is known chiefly for its custom planting and tillage equipment, but one of the latest products from the Storm Lake manufacturer is something completely new. The …

The Buena Vista County Pork Producers are celebrating October –– pork month –– in lots of ways. “It’s been a fun month,” said pork producer Michelle …

Despite warm weather persisting in much of the state, roughly 6,000 deer have been registered so far through the youth and disabled hunter seasons, and the opening of the archery and early …

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)–that toy poodle of a government watchdog overseeing the world's largest agricultural and financial futures contracts–is being courted by …

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 …