This is a reminder that our annual Thanksgiving Dinner is scheduled for this Friday. If you have not already made your reservation, there is no time like the present to do so.

Midland Co., an emerging leader in land-based shrimp production technology, today announced two major milestones: the launch of its shrimp products in all Fareway Meat Markets and select Fareway grocery stores, and the expansion of its network of independent farms across Iowa and the Midwest.

Cedar Valley Bank & Trust is proud to announce that Eric Coulter has graduated from the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado (GSBC) during its 74th annual session.

By Cami KoonsA new report from the Iowa Food System Coalition shows that Iowa has 1,461 local food businesses spread across the state.Coalition staff said the report shows the economic viability of local food businesses across the levels of the food system.

Updated pesticide applicator certification rules take effect Jan. 1, 2026AMES, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will implement updated pesticide applicator certification and training rules beginning Jan.

The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dairy Team will host its annual Dairy Goat Management Seminar at two locations in December. The focus of this year’s seminars is healthy herds and profitable practices for dairy goat producers.

There’s still time to register! Are you ready to take your herd's performance to the next level? Join us in Ames on November 19—20 for the 3rd Annual Iowa Beef Center Genetic Symposium and dive into the latest on beef genetics, technology adoption, and herd improvement! Designed with the progressive cattlemen and women in mind, this program will include a combination of hands-on and classroom-style learning opportunities with the goal of helping producers with the implementation of genetic tools and technologies for improved herd performance.

Financial experts are available to help Iowa producers make important decisionsWith tightening margins and rising debt levels, ag professionals can play a critical role in recognizing producers' needs for financial planning and refinancing decisions.

Urban growers interested in indoor farming are invited to attend an upcoming webinar  hosted by the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach  Urban Agriculture Program.

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig issued the following statement after the Trump Administration made a new trade announcement regarding China, which includes China’s commitment to purchase 12 million tons of U.