AMES, Iowa – Iowa Swine Day will be held Thursday, June 25, at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center in Ames. Hosted by the Iowa Pork Industry Center at Iowa State University, the Iowa Swine Day conference is designed with swine producers in mind and offers the most current information on topics critical to today’s pork industry.

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) issued the following guidance for livestock producers, pet owners, and veterinarians to help protect animals from the parasitic New World Screwworm (NWS) fly.

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today issued the following statement after the United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) confirmed a detection of the parasitic New World Screwworm in Texas:“I appreciate Secretary Rollins’ leadership and all the work her team at USDA is doing to quickly respond to this case and work to prevent the spread of the parasitic New World Screwworm fly,” said Secretary Naig.

Great Plains Region - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) proudly announces the Freedom 250: Patriot Pitch Competition, a national celebration of 250 years of American free enterprise and the small businesses that drive innovation, create jobs, and generate economic growth.

Following the signing of the bipartisan Iowa Farm Act by Gov. Reynolds, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig issued the following statement:“The signing of the first-ever Iowa Farm Act is an important step forward for Iowa agriculture.

Farmers, crop scouts and agricultural professionals looking to improve their in-season crop diagnostics and scouting skills are encouraged to register for the Crop Diagnostics In-Season Training on June 23 at the Iowa State University Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm near Crawfordsville.

The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Food Systems Team, in partnership with Next Step Adventure, is launching a new initiative to help high school educators inspire the next generation of food system leaders.

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 in Growth Funding by Brad Zaun, SBA Regional Administrator The American story of innovation is rich, complex, and wonderfully diverse.