Flesh-eating screwworms head for American livestock
By Kevin HardySouthern states are bracing for a potential invasion of the New World screwworm that could disrupt livestock markets and raise already high meat prices.
By Kevin HardySouthern states are bracing for a potential invasion of the New World screwworm that could disrupt livestock markets and raise already high meat prices.
Win Big at Freedom 250: SBA Patriot Pitch Competition Offers $1 Million
Win Big at Freedom 250:SBA Patriot Pitch Competition Offers $1 Million in Growth Funding by Brad Zaun, SBA Regional Administrator The American story of innovation is rich, complex, and wonderfully diverse.
Win Big at Freedom 250:SBA Patriot Pitch Competition Offers $1 Million in Growth Funding by Brad Zaun, SBA Regional Administrator The American story of innovation is rich, complex, and wonderfully diverse.
Gov. Reynolds extends proclamation for ease of access to transportation fuels
Gov. Kim Reynolds has extended a proclamation to ease restrictions for transportation of and access to motor fuels. The proclamation is effective immediately and continues through 11:59 p.
Gov. Kim Reynolds has extended a proclamation to ease restrictions for transportation of and access to motor fuels. The proclamation is effective immediately and continues through 11:59 p.
Webinar to Discuss Pricing, Consumer Value on June 11
Food entrepreneurs invited to learn how to improve their product’s value and maintain competitive pricingCottage food producers and food entrepreneurs can better understand what drives customer purchasing decisions at an upcoming webinar, “Make It Worth It: Pricing through Value,” on June 11, from 11 a.
Food entrepreneurs invited to learn how to improve their product’s value and maintain competitive pricingCottage food producers and food entrepreneurs can better understand what drives customer purchasing decisions at an upcoming webinar, “Make It Worth It: Pricing through Value,” on June 11, from 11 a.
Beef on Dairy Webinar Series Continues on June 16
Webinar to discuss calf liver energetics and healthThe June Beef on Dairy Dialogue webinar series will continue at noon CDT on Tuesday, June 16, featuring Kendall Swanson, professor of beef production systems in the Department of Animal Sciences at North Dakota State University.
Webinar to discuss calf liver energetics and healthThe June Beef on Dairy Dialogue webinar series will continue at noon CDT on Tuesday, June 16, featuring Kendall Swanson, professor of beef production systems in the Department of Animal Sciences at North Dakota State University.
Cover Crop and Soil Health Field Day to Be Held in Rural Sumner June 10
Iowa Learning Farms will host a cover crop and soil health field day as part of their “Beyond the Basics: Advanced Cover Crop Series” in rural Sumner on Wednesday, June 10, from 10:30 a.
Iowa Learning Farms will host a cover crop and soil health field day as part of their “Beyond the Basics: Advanced Cover Crop Series” in rural Sumner on Wednesday, June 10, from 10:30 a.
Cropland Rent Shows Little Change for 2026
In a year with low crop prices and high production costs, Iowa cropland cash rental rate trends stayed relatively flat across the state. The 2026 state average was $1 lower, or -0.
In a year with low crop prices and high production costs, Iowa cropland cash rental rate trends stayed relatively flat across the state. The 2026 state average was $1 lower, or -0.
Weed Science Field Day Is July 1 at Iowa State University Curtiss Farm
Hear the latest on integrated weed management practices, herbicide programs and spray drone technologyThe science of weed control will be the main topic at the July 1 Weed Science Field Day at Iowa State University’s Curtiss Farm.
Hear the latest on integrated weed management practices, herbicide programs and spray drone technologyThe science of weed control will be the main topic at the July 1 Weed Science Field Day at Iowa State University’s Curtiss Farm.
$50M in Grants: Fueling American Skills and Rebuilding Local Manufacturing
By Brad Zaun (SBA Regional Administrator - Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska)We all remember the backbone of this country—the skilled hands, the innovative minds, and the resilient small businesses that build our modern life.
By Brad Zaun (SBA Regional Administrator - Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska)We all remember the backbone of this country—the skilled hands, the innovative minds, and the resilient small businesses that build our modern life.