| Date | Title | |
| 3063 | 7/15/2010 11:30:14 AM | National swine nutrition guide well received by industry, academics | End result of collaboration between pork industry, extension personnel and feed experts. |
| 3061 | 7/5/2010 4:49:43 PM | Smaller planted corn acreage surprises trade | May spur higher prices; livestock farmers watching trade closely. |
| 3057 | 6/29/2010 10:17:13 PM | U.S. hog inventory down 4 percent | Breeding inventory also down by 3 percent; report bodes well for prices. |
| 3055 | 6/29/2010 10:01:51 PM | FDA wants farmers to halt livestock growth antibiotics | Must use them as judiciously as poassible, FDA spokesperson says. |
| 3050 | 6/10/2010 11:38:54 AM | Arrests made in hog theft ring | Five men from western Iowa face charges. |
| 3048 | 6/9/2010 11:58:47 AM | Survey shows farm income increasing | Beginning to see some improvement after devastating 2008-09. |
| 3047 | 6/9/2010 9:53:29 AM | Large farms have positive social impact, ISU research finds | Modest favorable effect on quality of life in the 99 Iowa communities studied. |
| 3044 | 5/27/2010 3:12:03 PM | EPA to take new look at permits for CAFOs | New guidance published as part of legal settlement with envioronmental groups. |
| 3042 | 5/19/2010 3:47:23 PM | U.S. milk production increases for third consecutive month | Only 7 of top-23 states see milk production decline from 2009. |
| 3039 | 5/17/2010 9:15:37 AM | Better livestock prices improve farm outlook | Stronger economy, tighter meat supplies helping. |
| 3037 | 5/13/2010 10:46:31 AM | Livestock farmers should prepare for the unexpected | Having a plan in place in case of injury important to the farm and family. |
| 3034 | 5/4/2010 9:59:39 PM | U.S., Canada hog inventories decline | A three percent decline from a year ago; down 6 percent from 2008. |
| 3033 | 4/30/2010 9:46:47 PM | Cover-All Building Systems Inc. restructures | Nearly all of 500 employees laid off as compay repositions. |
| 3030 | 4/23/2010 8:35:14 AM | Two men convicted in cattle abuse case | CSIF to provide $2,000 to person that supplied tip leading to arrests. |
| 3028 | 4/19/2010 9:46:22 PM | Cattle farmers make every day Earth Day | Also calling on the Coalition to a helping hand in doing things right. |
| 3026 | 4/15/2010 1:27:44 PM | Farmers urged to practice safety when around livestock | Expert offers tips for reducing risk of injury around livestock. |
| 3025 | 4/13/2010 3:53:56 PM | Improvement in hog prices could stimulate growth | CSIF at the ready to help farmers do things right. |
| 3022 | 4/6/2010 12:47:42 PM | Updated environmental handbook available for livestock farmers | Resource helps farmers stay informed of current environmental regulations. |
| 3021 | 4/5/2010 11:35:13 AM | Pit fires and explosions on hog farms investigated | Livestock farmers encouraged to be aware of contributing factors. |
| 3020 | 4/1/2010 8:51:27 AM | Pork prices show signs of improvement | Some hog farmers realize first profits since 2007. |
| 3019 | 4/1/2010 8:49:47 AM | Record soybean acreage predicted for 2010 | Second-largest corn plantings also forecast. |
| 3018 | 3/30/2010 10:05:34 PM | Hogs and pigs report bolsters outlook for pork producers | Traders surprised by continued pullback in U.S. hog inventory. |
| 3016 | 3/30/2010 8:58:31 PM | Murkowski seeks clarification on impacts of EPA regulation | Submits 13 questions related to agency's efforts to expand Clean Air Act. |
| 3014 | 3/25/2010 3:58:11 PM | Livestock farmers urged to land apply manure with care | Farmers eager to get started but applying too early can lessen fertilizer benefits. |
| 3013 | 3/25/2010 11:21:13 AM | Livestock farmers face tough time obtaining credit | Rebound in farm economy in 2010 may help. |
| 3011 | 3/23/2010 4:05:02 PM | Lower consumption of meat won't impact so-called climate change | Claims that livestock are to blame for global warming 'scientifically inaccurate.' |
| 3010 | 3/23/2010 4:03:34 PM | Democrats push for Senate climate change vote yet this year | However, Graham says health care debate would make it very difficult. |
| 3006 | 3/19/2010 12:16:19 PM | China agrees to open market to U.S. pork | Will benefit U.S. livestock farmers, including cattle sector. |
| 3005 | 3/18/2010 12:51:15 PM | Kentucky House committee passes farm animal care bill | Bill now goes to full House for consideration. |
| 3004 | 3/18/2010 12:48:10 PM | EPA may use online forum to expand regulatory reach | Says discussion may shape efforts to further limit ag activities. |
| 3003 | 3/18/2010 12:04:57 PM | Modest food price increase predicted for 2010 | Consumers likely to see 4-5 percent increase in retail food prices. |
| 3001 | 3/16/2010 2:27:16 PM | Smithfield reports return to profit | However, company quickly tempers expectations for current quarter. |
| 3000 | 3/16/2010 2:25:35 PM | Economic improvement forcast for livestock and poultry farmers | Financial recovery in ag hinges on speed of economic recovery both at home and abroad. |
| 2999 | 3/16/2010 2:16:34 PM | Pork producers urge resolution to Mexican trucking dispute | NPPC asks Obama administration to resolve dispute with southern neighbor. |
| 2998 | 3/16/2010 2:15:17 PM | Business expansion for farms entering downward cycle | Corn Belt, however,continues to be huoyed by strong demand from livestock, energy sectors. |
| 2996 | 3/12/2010 4:00:53 PM | Let’s have a conversation about food | Russ Parsons of the L.A. Times offers suggestions for moving the dialogue forward. |
| 2995 | 3/12/2010 12:12:00 PM | Opposition to EPA regulation of greenhous gasses grows | Group of 20 governors urge Congress to stop the regulations. |
| 2993 | 3/10/2010 10:13:34 PM | New climate change bill expected by March 26 | Compromise in the works by Sens. Lieberman, Kerry and Graham. |
| 2992 | 3/10/2010 10:09:33 PM | FAPRI: Livestock can lead to higher net farm income | Animal agriculture has many economic benefits, analysts say. |
| 2991 | 3/9/2010 9:30:07 PM | Farm organization opposes animal cruelty act | AFBF says arbitrary mandte for "humane" standards poses threat to farmers. |
| 2989 | 3/5/2010 11:51:16 AM | PSF to appeal $11 million verdict in nuisance lawsuit | Says it will seek help from Missouri general assembly because farm complies with state rules. |
| 2988 | 3/4/2010 10:45:57 AM | Hypoxia zone in Gulf of Mexico shrinking | Scientists puzzled; say additional study needed. |
| 2984 | 3/2/2010 11:12:49 AM | USDA: 2010 to be profitable year for hog farmers | Rising hog prices, accelerating exports and less expensive feed the reason. |
| 2983 | 3/1/2010 12:30:12 PM | South Carolina Senator: 'Cap-and-trade is dead' | Graham says climate change legislation won't include controversial cap-and-trade provisions. |
| 2982 | 3/1/2010 10:36:30 AM | Crop acres planting to biotech varieties continue to climb | Varieties are more environmentally friendly, yield more per acre and better resist disease. |
| 2979 | 2/24/2010 9:40:59 PM | World must increase meat output to meet growing demand | Globally, farmers must double production or people will go hungry. |
| 2978 | 2/24/2010 3:18:30 PM | Farm groups defend use of antibiotics on Capitol Hill | Ban on their use in livestock would worsen animal health and increase food prices. |
| 2976 | 2/24/2010 3:03:56 PM | Iowa has great wind energy potential | New analysis says plenty of opportunity remains for wind energy generation in Iowa. |
| 2975 | 2/23/2010 3:16:00 PM | Food Check Out Week celebrated | Celebrates the day that Americans have earned enough to pay for year's worth of groceries. |
| 2974 | 2/23/2010 2:56:33 PM | National FFA Week takes center stage | Helps create future leaders in ag and host of other businesses and industries. |
| 2973 | 2/21/2010 1:38:57 PM | Iowa farmland values turn higher | Also, corn and soybean acreage this year to remain relatively unchanged from last year. |
| 2972 | 2/19/2010 9:21:37 PM | investment needed in world's livestock sector, report suggests | FAO says efforts needed to improve food security, safeguard environment. |
| 2970 | 2/19/2010 3:18:12 PM | Field crop acreage to decline this year | Predict 5.7 million few acres planted to corn, soybeans, wheat and other field crops. |
| 2969 | 2/19/2010 9:52:52 AM | Net farm income predicted to rise in 2010 | Economists predict net farm income will increase 12 percent from 2009. |
| 2968 | 2/19/2010 9:38:33 AM | U.S. exports record amount of distillers grain | Total reaches 5.6 million tons worth $1 billion. |
| 2966 | 2/16/2010 9:57:10 AM | Environmental attorney resigns from Iowa EPC | Carrie La Seur leaves Iowa to work in Billings, Montana. |
| 2965 | 2/16/2010 9:36:17 AM | Number of U.S. farms remains unchanged in 2009 | Howver, land in farms declines 110,000 acres from 2008. |
| 2961 | 2/12/2010 12:02:41 PM | ERS forecasts net farm income at $63 billion for 2010 | That's up $6.7 billion, or 11.8 percent from 2009. |
| 2957 | 2/9/2010 10:58:20 AM | 2010 Iowa Pork regional conferences to be held March 9-12 | Topics to include optimum ventilation, reducing on-farm energy consumption. |
| 2956 | 2/8/2010 9:37:49 PM | Protect livestock during winter weather | A few extra steps can help livestock do their best in cold, damp weather. |
| 2953 | 2/5/2010 9:52:28 PM | Winter snow pack creates flood worries | Rivers are nearly full, snow pack is deep and more snow is on the way. |
| 2952 | 2/5/2010 11:31:08 AM | Kentucky senate committee OKs livestock commission | Goal is to implement solid standards rather than radical philosophies for animal care. |
| 2949 | 2/3/2010 8:48:41 PM | Obama budget calls for significant farm program cuts | Parts would require re-opening the 2008 farm bill, a move many reject. |
| 2947 | 2/2/2010 9:58:45 AM | January offers Iowa above-average snowfall | Lack of snowmelt, however, leads people to believe snowfall totals were worse than they were. |
| 2946 | 2/1/2010 12:34:07 PM | El Nino could mean big 2010 corn, soybean crops | Yields could top last year's records due to favorably wet summer growing season. |
| 2945 | 2/1/2010 12:33:08 PM | South Dakota livestock treatment laws under review | Notably exluded will be representatives of anti-livestock and meat opposition groups. |
| 2943 | 2/1/2010 12:23:50 PM | Vilsack calls for economic overhaul of rural America | Says most Americans don't appreciate work, sacrifice of farmers. |
| 2941 | 1/30/2010 3:23:43 PM | Cattle on feed numbers in Iowa grow | Most cattle being fed in Iowa since 1981. |
| 2939 | 1/29/2010 9:24:20 AM | Most people want to know where their fuel comes from | Nearly 70 percent of those surveyed according to a Growth Energy poll. |
| 2938 | 1/29/2010 9:22:34 AM | USDA reduces food inflation forecast for 2010 | Estimated at 2.5-3.5 percent rather than 3-4 percent. |
| 2937 | 1/28/2010 8:13:18 PM | Rep. King strongly defends livestock antibiotics | Finger pointing and meritless attacks are misguided. |
| 2934 | 1/26/2010 2:19:07 PM | Farmers step up to help those affected by power loss | Response to need for generators underscores ways neighbors help neighbors. |
| 2932 | 1/26/2010 1:56:45 PM | New survey: one in five Americans lack money to buy food | Galllup organization releases new data. |
| 2925 | 1/22/2010 1:04:32 PM | Loss of John Morrell pork plant to negatively impact hog farmers | Closing of Sioux City plant will increase transportation, marketing costs. |
| 2924 | 1/21/2010 10:37:00 AM | Livestock prices recovering | Strong grain supplies expected to help boost profitability for livestock farmers. |
| 2917 | 1/15/2010 3:51:18 PM | Farmers raise concerns over DNR rules | Extra expense from additional rules may drive some out of business. |
| 2916 | 1/15/2010 1:27:06 PM | Animal Ag Alliance issues statement on antibiotic use in raising livestock | Associated Press article, group says, blurs the line between opinion and fact. |
| 2915 | 1/13/2010 9:09:47 PM | Two men arrested in Poweshiek County livestock abuse case | Robert Edward Fults, 20 and Jamey Leroy Christofferson, 22 face livestock abuse, burglary charges. |
| 2914 | 1/12/2010 10:23:56 PM | U.S. soybean harvest grows | 2009 total grows to 3.36 billion, up 8 percent from last year. |
| 2913 | 1/12/2010 9:21:57 PM | U.S. corn production in 2009 sets new record | USDA says U.S. farmer produced 13.2 billion bushels, up 10 percent from previous year. |
| 2909 | 1/8/2010 11:47:28 AM | Extra protection needed for livestock when temperatures plunge | Blocking the wind, access to fresh water critical. |
| 2908 | 1/7/2010 4:09:05 PM | Cold weather brings stress to cattle weights | Weather implications strong enough to have an impact, extension specialist says. |
| 2907 | 1/7/2010 9:58:46 AM | Farmers keep close eye on livestock during winter storms | Increasing feed and maintaining access to fresh water critical to animal well being. |
| 2906 | 1/7/2010 9:31:38 AM | Corn losses to snow could top 100 million bushels | Heavy snow limits ability to harvest; much will stay in field until spring. |
| 2904 | 1/6/2010 12:07:10 PM | Staple food prices trend down for fifth consecutive quarter | Price of 16 food items drops $3.13 from third quarter; down $7.31 from year ago. |
| 2902 | 1/5/2010 2:26:35 PM | Competitors work together to feed livestock during winter storms | More than 14 feed mills work together to help DFS after Dec. 8 fire guts feed mill in Newell. |
| 2901 | 1/5/2010 12:20:01 PM | Break even hog prices expected for 2010 | Not the news most want to hear as they work to rebuild equity lost. |
| 2900 | 1/5/2010 12:18:25 PM | Mother Nature wreeks havoc on ag in '09, jolting food market | More abnormalities create wild ride for food and commodity prices. |
| 2898 | 1/4/2010 9:38:50 AM | Operating loans for farmers difficult to find | Experts say farm foreclosures may increase in 2010 due to tight credit. |
| 2897 | 12/30/2009 11:32:59 AM | Vilsack confident congress will act on biodiesel tax incentive | Encouraged by comments from congressional leaders. |
| 2896 | 12/29/2009 11:19:17 AM | Hogs infected by workers carrying H1N1 virus | Farmhands who had contact with hogs exhibited flu-like illness in preceding diagnosis. |
| 2895 | 12/29/2009 11:16:25 AM | Vilsack directs USDA to revise climate change model | Initial report said planting trees more lucrative then producing food. |
| 2894 | 12/29/2009 9:55:17 AM | Hog barn fire near Norway under investigation | Sows lost but hogs in adjacent building rescued. |
| 2890 | 12/28/2009 10:51:57 AM | Troops savor beef sticks sent from Iowa | Dee Ann and Ted Paulsrud of Danbury have distributed more than 76,000 to U.S. soldiers. |
| 2889 | 12/26/2009 10:06:49 AM | Wastewaater bypasses likely in aftermath of winter storm | Two reported, more expected as blizzard conditions cause power losses. |
| 2887 | 12/22/2009 10:48:52 AM | Climate summit ends with accord, little real progress | Accord did not set goal for binding international treaty. |
| 2886 | 12/22/2009 10:15:28 AM | Hog prices rebound but... | Profit and recovery for hog farmers remain elusive. |
| 2885 | 12/21/2009 9:40:46 AM | Iowa Pork Congress to be held Jan. 27-28 | Annual event in Des Moines to offer comprehensive assortment of vendors, information. |
| 2884 | 12/21/2009 9:38:03 AM | Iowa Corn Growers Association schedules 2010 crop fairs | Will focus on achieving more on-farm profit. |
| 2883 | 12/21/2009 9:03:29 AM | Missouri farmers consider livestock care board | May use Ohio effort as a template for similar efforts in the "Show Me" State. |
| 2882 | 12/21/2009 9:01:58 AM | Study: Raising pigs indoors healthier for animals, people | Movement from dirt lots to under roof reduces use of anti-parasite agents. |
| 2881 | 12/21/2009 8:57:11 AM | USDA, dairy groups to promote methane digestors | Still economic hurdles to overcome before the technology becomes widely used. |
| 2878 | 12/18/2009 3:46:22 PM | Lawrence named associate dean of ISU's extension and outreach | Appointment effective Feb. 1, 2010. |
| 2876 | 12/17/2009 12:00:44 PM | USDA implements dairy assistance program | 2010 ag appropriations bill authorizes $290 million in assistance to eligible dairy farmers. |
| 2874 | 12/17/2009 11:46:59 AM | Limits for land application of manure take effect Dec. 21 | New state law goes into effect Dec. 21 limiting land application of liquid manure. |
| 2873 | 12/17/2009 10:42:53 AM | Average farmland values in Iowa drop for first time since 1999. | Lower commodity prices fuel the 2 percent decline. |
| 2872 | 12/16/2009 2:44:39 PM | Vilsack downplays USDA study on climate change | Analysis says 59 million acres of pasture and cropland could be converted to woodlands. |
| 2871 | 12/15/2009 10:20:46 PM | Food prices may jump six percent next year | Shrinking supplies, rebounding economies may boost demand, senior economist predicts. |
| 2868 | 12/14/2009 9:43:22 PM | Don't blame the cows for climate change | Sadly, inaccurate statements get passed along as fact, putting people at odds with reality. |
| 2867 | 12/11/2009 9:38:51 PM | Winter blast underscores a farmer's commitment to their livestock | Farmers do their best when nature is at its worst. |
| 2866 | 12/11/2009 9:36:44 PM | Farm Bureau calls for redesign of state budget process | State budget process is broken, adversely impacting property owners. |
| 2863 | 12/9/2009 11:36:33 AM | Copenhagen climate accord could cost trilions | Profound changes would affect from where people live to what they spend. |
| 2862 | 12/8/2009 1:27:05 PM | Iowa ag secretary offers tips for livestock farmers in dealing with storm | Drifts up to 15 feet expected in parts of Iowa by Wednesday. |
| 2858 | 12/7/2009 11:46:33 AM | Cap-and-trade could reduce livestock by double digits | May generate food security issues based on testimony from USDA. |
| 2857 | 12/6/2009 10:41:00 PM | 'Huge' carbon footprint expected at Copenhagen conference | Nearly 41,000 tons of carbon dioxide equivalents to be spewed by more than 17,000 delegates. |
| 2855 | 12/2/2009 4:12:01 PM | IDALS announces plan to implement 10 percent budget cut | Combination of staff layoffs, program expense reductions. |
| 2852 | 12/1/2009 11:30:19 AM | U.S. farm exports forecast at $98 billion | Slight improvement expected for 2010 but well below 1998 record of $115 billion. |
| 2850 | 12/1/2009 9:03:38 AM | Study finds raising hogs indoors better for animal health | Veterinarians have noticed significant decline in parasites among swine raised under roof. |
| 2846 | 11/28/2009 9:17:56 PM | Third year of losses in hog production predicted | Could average around $10 per pig analyst says. |
| 2845 | 11/28/2009 9:12:40 PM | Quality of Iowa drinking water improves, study finds | Survey of well water shows big improvement in quality. |
| 2844 | 11/25/2009 10:19:29 AM | Net farm income forecasted down 34.5 percent | USDA Economic Research Service predicts income at $57 billion, down nearly $30 billion from 2008. |
| 2839 | 11/23/2009 10:19:38 AM | Pork consumption increases toward end of difficult year | National Pork Board president says checkoff funded promotions have paid off. |
| 2837 | 11/20/2009 9:51:25 AM | Farmers give us much to be thankful for | Iowa ag secretary praises farmers for the great abundance they provide. |
| 2833 | 11/18/2009 1:31:19 PM | Farmers embrace biotech for many benefits | Helps enhance productivity while improving soil fertility and water retention. |
| 2830 | 11/17/2009 12:49:40 PM | Sioux County law enforcement investigates farm vandalism case | Nearly 4,000 hogs valued at $200,000 lost in suspected sabotage. |
| 2826 | 11/16/2009 8:45:29 AM | Wet harvest strains propane supply | Suppliers are having trouble keeping up with demand as dryers run non-stop. |
| 2825 | 11/13/2009 10:06:36 PM | Farmer says hog barn controls tampered with; thousands of hogs dead | Sioux Couty sherrif's department investigating loss estimated at more than $200,000. |
| 2821 | 11/13/2009 9:00:34 AM | H1N1, recession slam hog farmers | Hog farmers have lost $23 on each hog sent to market since fall 2007. |
| 2819 | 11/12/2009 9:05:59 AM | Corn crop production and yield estimates mixed | U.S. production predicted 97 million bushels lower. |
| 2818 | 11/10/2009 6:54:14 PM | Thieves turn to solar panels on farms | Theft of glass growing problem as metal becomes more difficult to steal. |
| 2817 | 11/10/2009 5:43:46 PM | U.S. soybean harvest projections moves higher | Iowa yield projected at 486 million bushels, up from 450 million a year ago. |
| 2812 | 11/6/2009 10:42:13 AM | Livestock farm vandalism case grows cold in Calhoun County | No information forthcoming despite $10,000 reward. |
| 2811 | 11/6/2009 10:31:14 AM | Sewer plants pollute water: Des Moines Register | More than 6,000 enforcement actions have taken place since Jan. 1, 2005. |
| 2810 | 11/6/2009 9:45:50 AM | Agri-women applaud Ohio voters for taking on animal rights extremists | Encourage other states to do the same. |
| 2809 | 11/4/2009 3:17:26 PM | Climate bill may wait until after 2010 elections | Tax initiative appears to be losing momentum due to questions, this week's election. |
| 2808 | 11/4/2009 3:15:47 PM | Ohio voters approve livestock care board | Overwhelming approval deals blow to well-funded anti-livestock, pro-vegan regimes. |
| 2806 | 11/3/2009 12:12:47 PM | Mapping of swine DNA important for farmers | Project funded in part by the pork checkoff. |
| 2803 | 10/30/2009 1:05:14 PM | October shaping up to be third-coolest ever | Will also rank as sixth-wettest on record, says state climatologist. |
| 2802 | 10/30/2009 9:32:26 AM | Fieldwork delays heighten need to do things right regarding manure application | Livestock farmers also face pressures due to weather delays. |
| 2800 | 10/28/2009 1:20:44 PM | Ohio livestock board could become national template | Ohio board includes farmers and animal care experts. |
| 2799 | 10/28/2009 1:19:11 PM | Lincoln: ag has big role to play in climate change | Wants to make sure that farmers won't see production costs rise. |
| 2796 | 10/26/2009 2:24:35 PM | Winter expected to be warmer than normal | El Nino conditions in the Pacific Ocean expected to help temper winter's bite in Iowaw. |
| 2793 | 10/23/2009 9:16:15 PM | Newspapers urged to refer to flu as H1N1 | Directive comes from National Newspaper Association. |
| 2789 | 10/22/2009 5:04:56 PM | Poll: global warming fears cooling | Yet administration moves ahead on climate change legislation. |
| 2787 | 10/20/2009 3:32:33 PM | Investigation continues into H1N1 virus found in Minnesota swine | Infection was found in a fair pig; does not suggest its present in commercial herds. |
| 2786 | 10/20/2009 3:30:54 PM | Senate running out of time for climate bill | Committee action is all that's expected given only eight work weeks remain for this year's session. |
| 2785 | 10/19/2009 9:46:30 PM | Minnesota hog tests positive for H1N1 virus | Represents first case in United States. |
| 2783 | 10/17/2009 7:59:17 PM | Tests to confirm H1N1 in Minnesota swine underway | U.S. ag secretary reaffirms safety of eating pork. |
| 2782 | 10/16/2009 3:35:39 PM | Concerns and costs add up as harvest progress lags | Corn and soybean harvest is running at its slowest pace in years. |
| 2781 | 10/16/2009 11:50:58 AM | Purdue agronomist awareded World Food Prize | $250,000 award presented Thursday in Des Moines. |
| 2780 | 10/15/2009 12:24:25 PM | Russia lifts all restrictions on U.S. pork imports | Were put in place to supposedly prevent spread of H1N1. |
| 2779 | 10/15/2009 11:10:50 AM | Record soybean exports reported for 2008-09 | Third consecutive year for growth; strong demand expected to continue. |
| 2777 | 10/13/2009 12:23:53 PM | Livestock care restrictions now Michigan law | Measure exempts research, veterinary treatment and transportation among others. |
| 2776 | 10/13/2009 12:06:08 PM | Stronger soybean prices expected | Economist notes 'real upside' once harvest is completed. |
| 2775 | 10/13/2009 11:05:47 AM | Climate change bill continues to creep forward | Effort to further tax U.S. productivity gaining steam as UN prepares to convene in Copenhagen. |
| 2774 | 10/12/2009 10:48:44 AM | Budget cuts to hit ag department hard, Northey says | IDALS Secretary says recent cut brings total funding departure to 23 percent, or nearly $5 million. |
| 2773 | 10/9/2009 12:43:39 PM | Pork makes great menu item for students | However, some groups opposed to contemproary ag casting dispersions on its quality. |
| 2772 | 10/9/2009 12:21:02 PM | Soybean production estimate increases | USDA now calling for 9.5 percent increase from last year. |
| 2769 | 10/8/2009 10:35:32 AM | Johanns: U.S. ag hit from every angle | Extreme environmental, animal rights policies not helpful during economic downturn. |
| 2768 | 10/7/2009 5:44:01 PM | Retail food prices continue to fall | However, low prices conincide with severe economic turmoil at the farm gate. |
| 2766 | 10/7/2009 11:02:47 AM | Converting U.S. egg industry to cage-free 'disastrous' | Would result in 25 percent increase in retail prices; higher government nutrition program costs. |
| 2765 | 10/6/2009 10:24:30 AM | Vilsack says dairy industry must be restructured | Retooling the industry would help avoid cycles of boom and bust. |
| 2762 | 10/4/2009 8:21:22 PM | Harvest weight exemption granted | Runs for 60 days beginning Oct. 1. |
| 2761 | 10/2/2009 3:17:45 PM | VEBs a proven resource for livestock farms, research shows | Study confirms viability of CSIF Green Farmstead Partner program |
| 2760 | 10/2/2009 10:57:02 AM | LP tanks on hog farms the target of high-caliber rifle shots | Reward of up to $8,000 being offered for arrest and conviction in case. |
| 2759 | 10/1/2009 11:47:49 AM | Dairy aid part of USDA's new budget | $240 million would be used to purchase dairy products, assist struggling dairy farmers. |
| 2758 | 10/1/2009 8:51:56 AM | Farm prices flat in September | Mixed bag of price increases, decreases means All Farm Products Index remains unchanged. |
| 2757 | 10/1/2009 8:50:17 AM | IMMAG provides insight into winter manure application | New laws apply to the use of liquid manure on snow-covered and frozen ground. |
| 2755 | 9/29/2009 10:54:47 AM | Maturity of U.S. corn, soybean crops lagging | However, the condition of both crops is better than a year ago. |
| 2754 | 9/29/2009 10:52:48 AM | U.S. beef growing in popularity in Japan | Percent of Japanese consumers who say U.S. beef is safe to eat has more than doubled since 2006. |
| 2753 | 9/28/2009 11:57:05 AM | More than 220,000 dairy cows retired this year | Represent milk inventory of nearly 4.5 billion pounds. |
| 2752 | 9/28/2009 9:19:49 AM | Swine herd declines nationally, increases in Iowa | U.S. swine invetory falls 2 percent while Iowa's hog numbers increase 2 percent. |
| 2749 | 9/25/2009 2:46:42 PM | Lack of sales buffers drop in farmland values | State's cropland values fall 1.9 percent from spring. |
| 2748 | 9/24/2009 10:15:37 PM | World will need 70 percent more food by 2050 | Additional 2.3 billion people will need to be fed according to global projections. |
| 2747 | 9/24/2009 1:30:32 PM | EPA officials offers high praise to Iowa efforts | Says Iowa has acted to help address issues facing water quality in the Gulf of Mexico. |
| 2746 | 9/23/2009 9:48:04 PM | Pork supplies set record in August | However, low prices spark purchases among U.S. consumers. |
| 2743 | 9/18/2009 3:21:28 PM | Pork producers assure importers on H1N1 | Say you can't acquire virun from hogs. |
| 2741 | 9/17/2009 11:51:16 AM | Michigan House approves farm animal care standards | In Ohio, HSUS vows to pursue ballot initiative next year. |
| 2739 | 9/16/2009 9:20:02 PM | FSIS program allows meat shipments across state lines | New program was crated in the 2008 farm bill. |
| 2737 | 9/15/2009 9:11:24 PM | U.S. pork, beef exports down | H1N1 has put a damper on exports in key markets, including China. |
| 2736 | 9/15/2009 9:59:08 AM | Iowa farmers achieve record results despite weather, market challenges | Success is chronicled in new ag statistics book released this week. |
| 2735 | 9/14/2009 2:48:04 PM | 'Man who fed the world' dies at 95 | Plant pathologist Norman Borlaug, founder of Green Revolution, credited for saving the lives of millions. |
| 2734 | 9/14/2009 10:21:25 AM | Food will become scarcer without productivity gains | R&D must continue, especially in countries that provide most of the four major food crops. |
| 2733 | 9/11/2009 8:21:46 PM | Vilsack urges media to call virus 'H1N1' | Incorrectly referencing it as 'swine flu' hurts livestock farmers. |
| 2732 | 9/11/2009 11:18:17 AM | U.S. corn production to boost 2009/10 feed grain supplies | Forecast U.S. production at 13 billion bushels, up 193 million bushels from previous estimate. |
| 2731 | 9/10/2009 8:47:47 PM | Enrollment at 30-year high at ISU College of Ag and Life Sciences | This fall's enrollment up 237 students from previous year. |
| 2727 | 9/9/2009 11:10:36 AM | Food prices continue to drop | Retail prices for dairy, meats, fruit, vegetables and bread have all fallen. |
| 2724 | 9/7/2009 8:33:10 PM | USDA buys additional pork to aid U.S. farmers | Intends to buy $30 million in pork for federal food and nutrition assistance programs. |
| 2723 | 9/4/2009 10:16:18 AM | New study highlights pitfalls of climate change bill | Leaders reiterate their call for more study and discussion. |
| 2722 | 9/4/2009 10:14:02 AM | AFBF to Obama: pork, dairy sectors need support | Calls for transfer of funds to make domestic purchases to spur demand. |
| 2718 | 9/2/2009 10:18:44 AM | Break-even hog prices may not arrive until next year, says Wiesemeyer | CSIF forum speaker says current farm economy worse than 1998 market crash. |
| 2717 | 9/2/2009 10:14:29 AM | Climate change bill has impact for ag | Speaker urges more analysis of how bill may impact farmers, consumers. |
| 2713 | 8/28/2009 2:29:55 PM | Food supply would be hit hard if Time magazine had its way | Contemporary ag, a lightning rod for author Bryan Walsh, serves vital role. |
| 2712 | 8/28/2009 2:19:32 PM | Pork Checkoff takes proactive stance on H1N1 | Organization prepares for possibility of virus entering U.S. swine herd. |
| 2711 | 8/28/2009 1:06:07 PM | USDA says farm income will plummet | A staggering 38 percent drop expected in farm income this year. |
| 2708 | 8/26/2009 4:05:45 PM | Kennedy's death creates ripple affect through Senate leadership | Early knod is for Sen. Lincoln (D-Ark.) as next Senate Ag Chair. |
| 2707 | 8/25/2009 10:46:30 AM | Vague ballot language puts California egg farmers in peril | Fear that Proposition 2 could result in jail time, fines for farmers. |
| 2706 | 8/25/2009 10:42:22 AM | TIME goes after U.S. farmers | In an effort to sell magazines, cover story serves up one-sided rhetoric. |
| 2705 | 8/24/2009 11:06:10 AM | Farmland assessments soar | Tax assements for ag property linked to productivity rather than market value. |
| 2704 | 8/24/2009 11:04:00 AM | COOL causing problems for some farmers | Adding misery to already-low prices. |
| 2703 | 8/22/2009 9:57:59 AM | Lang: livestock farmers need action | Tells Sec. Vilsack that just acknowledging the problem 'no longer enough.' |
| 2701 | 8/20/2009 5:40:52 PM | Animal fats not linked to increased breast cancer risk | Researchers evaluated potential correlation for nine years before debunking claim. |
| 2700 | 8/19/2009 11:44:46 AM | Veterinarians dispute claims made against animal health products | Say efforts to further restrict their use not in best interest of animals, people. |
| 2699 | 8/19/2009 11:27:39 AM | Worshops for hog farmers facing economic difficulties to be held | Sept 9 and 10 program being offered to farmers at no charge. |
| 2698 | 8/19/2009 11:14:04 AM | FAPRI sees hog, dairy recovery in 2010 | Outlook depends heavily on overall economic recovery, experts say. |
| 2694 | 8/14/2009 3:10:43 PM | U.S. meat, poultry production declines | Continued weak demand cited as cause. |
| 2693 | 8/14/2009 2:01:25 PM | Vilsack: no more money available for pork purchase | Says USDA program down to last $7-8 million; more dollars may be available come October. |
| 2692 | 8/13/2009 11:11:45 AM | Stanhope community gathers to celebrate new turkey farm | More than 125 people attend open house, ribbon cutting at farm of Bart and Katie Olthoff. |
| 2691 | 8/13/2009 8:32:30 AM | World poplulation to hit 7 billion by 2011 | Vast majority of growth comes in developing countries and poorest nations. |
| 2690 | 8/12/2009 4:09:04 PM | South Korea lifts H1N1 ban on live hog imports | Ban was implemented in April out of fear. |
| 2689 | 8/10/2009 10:28:52 AM | ISU gets state grant to conduct H1N1 swine vaccine research | Will help protect swine from H1N1 and other strains of influenza. |
| 2688 | 8/8/2009 10:12:48 AM | Hog farmer urged to keep options open during price slump | Various problems further sqeezing farmers. |
| 2687 | 8/8/2009 10:10:39 AM | Gov. Culver seeks help for hog farmers | Sends letter to President Obama asking for assistance for struggling producers. |
| 2686 | 8/6/2009 1:42:48 PM | Value of farm land falls for first time in 22 years | Decline attributed to current economic recession. |
| 2685 | 8/6/2009 1:41:43 PM | Raising a child to age 17 now costs $221,000! | Estimate comes from USDA's Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion. |
| 2683 | 8/3/2009 9:39:25 PM | Senate climate debate will focus on food prices | Would also likely increase corn, soybean prices, increasing livestock fee costs. |
| 2681 | 8/2/2009 9:17:49 PM | Organic produce not more nutritious | No difference when compared to crops grown by conventional methods. |
| 2680 | 8/1/2009 3:00:12 PM | Judge dismisses lawsuit brought by EPA against cattle feeder | Ruled that EPA failed to show any direct evidence of pollution. |
| 2679 | 7/31/2009 9:37:19 PM | GAO; Retail food prices grow faster than farmer prices | Household spending for food as a percent of disposable income drops from 13 to 10 percent. |
| 2678 | 7/31/2009 9:33:17 PM | Farm animal care bill moves ahead in Michigan | Measure draws the ire of anti-livestock activist group HSUS. |
| 2677 | 7/30/2009 3:14:53 PM | EPC denies hog permit; calls trailer a residence | Appointed group votes 6-2 against farm after closed-door session. |
| 2676 | 7/29/2009 12:38:00 PM | Dairy farmers caught in price-cost squeeze | High feed costs, plummeting milk prices put farmers in bind, says IFBF President Craig Lang. |
| 2674 | 7/28/2009 5:39:22 PM | Canada drops quarantine of swine herds with H1N1 | Affected animals will be managed under same practices used for other swine influenza viruses. |
| 2672 | 7/28/2009 5:08:16 PM | IPPA offering free pre-harvest PQA Plus certification sessions | Part of continuing effort to certify farmers in the We Care's quality assurance initiative. |
| 2670 | 7/27/2009 8:48:20 AM | Walmart to create sustainability index | Will indicate environmental sustainability of products it sells, including dairy, meat and poultry. |
| 2669 | 7/24/2009 2:36:31 PM | ICA: Livestock indemnity program interpreted incorrectly | Farmers being asked to use unreasonable mortality rates, leaders say. |
| 2668 | 7/24/2009 2:28:26 PM | Lucas: House ag should review food safety bill | Hearings should be held in liew of opposition. |
| 2667 | 7/23/2009 4:19:58 PM | H1N1 pushes pork supplies to record highs | Total pork stocks for June up 9 percent from 2008. |
| 2666 | 7/23/2009 4:15:26 PM | Rushing climate change bill 'act of folly' | Lawmakers urged to study issue closely, thoroughly before taking action. |
| 2662 | 7/21/2009 12:33:02 PM | Johanns: cap and trade will hammer farmers | Says various studies all paint the same grim picture for farming. |
| 2661 | 7/20/2009 10:55:08 AM | County livestock appeal rule out for comment | Hearings to be held in early August 4-46 in Spencer, Des Moines and Ainsworth. |
| 2660 | 7/20/2009 10:48:18 AM | Extension plans dairy crisis meetings | To be held July 28-30 near Rock Rapids, Orange City and Holstein. |
| 2659 | 7/17/2009 11:26:50 AM | Retail milk prices fall for seventh consecutive month | Average price for gallon of milk in June was $3, down 76 cents from June 2008. |
| 2658 | 7/17/2009 11:17:22 AM | Peterson threatens to oppose food safety bill | Worries FDA will use bill to regulate on-farm activities. |
| 2654 | 7/15/2009 12:05:08 PM | Johanns seeks cost estimate | Wants analysis of cap-and-trade impact on farmers and individual commodities. |
| 2653 | 7/14/2009 11:44:36 AM | US pork exports weathers H1N1 crisis | Volumn, value down from historic 2008 but not as lackluster as expected. |
| 2652 | 7/14/2009 11:26:56 AM | Ohio farmers pleased with livestock ballot measure | Say it's an important step forward in continuing to promote animal well-being. |
| 2651 | 7/14/2009 11:25:18 AM | Obama administration seeks to ban antibiotics for livestock | FDA says antibioitics should not be used to promote animal growth. |
| 2650 | 7/14/2009 11:19:31 AM | FAPRI says climate bill will hit bottom line | Higher input costs will happen under proposed legislation. |
| 2649 | 7/13/2009 1:05:43 PM | Preservation of antibiotics explored at hearing | Use of animal health products does not pose threat to food safety. |
| 2648 | 7/13/2009 1:04:09 PM | Conditions point to large corn crop | Ideal growing conditions point to second-largest crop ever. |
| 2647 | 7/10/2009 1:32:53 PM | Vilsack names Coppess new FSA administrator | Replaces Doug Caruso who left the office last week. |
| 2646 | 7/10/2009 12:27:44 PM | Senate action on climate change delayed | Some say bill will be ready by August; others not so sure. |
| 2643 | 7/8/2009 11:59:56 AM | Johanns calls for hearing on climate bill's impact on farmers | Request comes after USDA secretary ommits any talk of costs in testimony. |
| 2641 | 7/8/2009 11:27:41 AM | Conditions improving for hog farmers | Lower feed prices helping curtail steep losses. |
| 2638 | 7/2/2009 11:35:24 AM | Food prices trending lower nationwide | Foodbasket survey shows 2 percent drop in prices of 16 food items. |
| 2636 | 7/1/2009 10:03:08 PM | Cattle farmers feel the heat | Loss of cattle to summer heat adds to financial pressures faced by farmers. |
| 2635 | 6/30/2009 10:25:33 AM | Linn County dairy farmer dumps milk in protest of low prices | Sour prices are taking a toll on the health, prosperity of farm families. |
| 2634 | 6/30/2009 9:48:52 AM | Study reviews impact of contemporary farms in Indiana | Purdue study finds that large farms pay better wages; seldom violate environmental rules. |
| 2629 | 6/25/2009 12:15:04 PM | Ohio Senate unanimously approves livestock care board | Measure may go to a vote of the people in November. |
| 2628 | 6/25/2009 11:52:25 AM | Ag leaders call on USDA to help struggling hog farmers | Urge the purchase of $50 million of pork in federal food programs. |
| 2627 | 6/24/2009 11:13:03 AM | Peterson now supports climate change bill | House ag committee chair approves after modifications. |
| 2625 | 6/23/2009 11:23:55 AM | Ohio Governor supports livestock care standards board | Farm organizations back the bipartisan approach. |
| 2623 | 6/23/2009 11:17:23 AM | Miss America to be dairy spokesperson | Katie Stam of Indiana says she's pleased to give back to the industry. |
| 2620 | 6/22/2009 1:06:14 PM | Farmers cautioned about predatory lenders | Officials warn that some working to take advantage of current economic situation. |
| 2619 | 6/22/2009 1:03:43 PM | Dairy cows going to market; expected to help milk prices | More than 100,000 dairy cows to go to slaughter during next few months. |
| 2618 | 6/19/2009 12:34:07 PM | Pork losses impact Smithfield Foods | Company says losses attributed to industry downturn and H1N1 flu hype. |
| 2617 | 6/19/2009 11:58:42 AM | Ag Republicans ask for more time on climate change | More study needed on impacts before moving forward, experts say. |
| 2616 | 6/19/2009 11:49:02 AM | Consumer price index rises slightly in May | Energy prices rise, food prices decline in monthly report. |
| 2613 | 6/16/2009 2:43:56 PM | Trickle-down effect of flu scare puts good people at risk | Self-serving anti-livestock activists who used crisis should never be trusted again. |
| 2610 | 6/14/2009 2:57:41 PM | U.S. farmers rank low nationally in government support | Texas Tech study finds all countries protect their farmers for than United States. |
| 2609 | 6/14/2009 2:55:34 PM | Farmers prefer USDA over EPA | Better understanding of how ag works helps build relationships. |
| 2608 | 6/11/2009 3:09:13 PM | Monsanto unveils drought-tolerant corn | Will confer yield stability during periods of inadequate weather. |
| 2607 | 6/11/2009 2:12:48 PM | Twenty million children receive school lunch assistance | The number represents an all-time high according to USDA. |
| 2606 | 6/11/2009 2:11:25 PM | Heritage Foundation: new tax on ag to hurt farmers, consumers | Study of cap-and-trade system has drawbacks, study finds. |
| 2605 | 6/10/2009 9:46:07 PM | Northey: IDALS tightening belt just like farmers | Also criticizes countries for continuing bans on U.S. pork at town hall meeting in Ottumwa. |
| 2603 | 6/9/2009 9:03:53 PM | New tax on ag may be in the works | Farmers have bullseye on them because of energy needed to farm. |
| 2602 | 6/5/2009 2:26:28 PM | Lift pork ban immediately, leaders say | Some willing to ease restrictions but decisions must be made soon. |
| 2601 | 6/5/2009 2:03:40 PM | Tough times send more dairy cows to slaughter | Dairy farmers losing as much as $150 per cow per month at current prices. |
| 2600 | 6/4/2009 1:35:19 PM | Pork industry's economic stress is 'unprecedented' | Leaders at World Pork Expo say hog numbers likely to contract. |
| 2598 | 6/4/2009 12:06:00 PM | Popularity of specialty cheese continues to grow | Feta leads the way as most popular. |
| 2597 | 6/3/2009 1:09:28 PM | Almost 20 percent of world's population chronically malnourished | World population to grow by 3 billion next 40 years.
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| 2596 | 6/3/2009 12:51:43 PM | Grassley invites Washington head to Iowa farm tour | Senator wants to instill "common sense thinking" at EPA and other agencies. |
| 2594 | 6/2/2009 10:29:51 AM | Nebraska cattle herd tests positive for bovine TB | Herd has been quarantined as a source is determined. |
| 2593 | 6/1/2009 12:16:48 PM | Ag exports forecast at $96 billion for 2009 | Estimate is down from $115 billon in FY 2008. |
| 2586 | 5/27/2009 11:17:19 AM | Hog farmers still losing money | Economists predict average loss of $12 per head through 2009. |
| 2585 | 5/26/2009 9:31:14 PM | Cattlemen praise today's signage of manure bill | Says it will assist farmers in managing farms during winter months. |
| 2584 | 5/26/2009 9:24:58 PM | Consumers don't benefit from dairy price collapse | Prices still strong for milk at the retail level. |
| 2583 | 5/24/2009 6:10:32 PM | Investigation into the death of 25 cattle continues | Madison County sheriff's department working to determine cause. |
| 2582 | 5/24/2009 6:07:44 PM | Environment continues to trump the economic | But the gap is narrowing quickly due to economic downturn. |
| 2581 | 5/21/2009 10:21:01 AM | Soybean board sees more soybean acres | Majority of 7 million acres currently unaccounted for will likely go to soybeans. |
| 2580 | 5/20/2009 9:47:17 AM | Hog farmers unfairly targeted in flu outbreak | Although debunked, link between flu and pork quality has hurt farmers. |
| 2579 | 5/19/2009 8:11:12 PM | Iowa farmers enhance conservation efforts | Soil-saving tillage on more than 1 million additional acres in 2007. |
| 2576 | 5/18/2009 9:32:41 PM | Global hog farming to grow 50 percent by 2020 | Rabobank analysts project solid gains for hog farmers long-term. |
| 2574 | 5/15/2009 10:17:44 AM | Novel flu strain not From Mexican hog farm | Ironically, this latest news comes as a blow to anti-livestock advocates. |
| 2573 | 5/15/2009 10:00:45 AM | Washington’s restructuring to impact farmers, expert says | Get to know the people in power to help shape the issues, says Jim Wiesemeyer. |
| 2570 | 5/14/2009 1:57:45 PM | New report substantiates potential losses for hog farmers | Says nearly $400 million could be lost during the next few months. |
| 2568 | 5/14/2009 12:48:44 PM | Vilsack speaks out on behalf of livestock farmers | Responds to misleading information spun by New York Rep. Maruice Hinchey. |
| 2567 | 5/13/2009 10:27:34 AM | Work continues to reopen Chinese market to U.S. pork | Country still seeking assurances that U.S. pork is safe. |
| 2562 | 5/11/2009 8:12:48 PM | Warm weather needed to help field work progress | Planting continues to inch forward but plant emergence a concern, Northey says. |
| 2561 | 5/11/2009 8:07:23 PM | Journalist-induced flu frenzy not helpful | Other events that have real-world impact receive scant attention. |
| 2558 | 5/7/2009 11:59:44 AM | Food supply is safe | Penn State College food safety expert reassures shaken consumers. |
| 2557 | 5/7/2009 11:58:11 AM | Life returning to normal in Mexico | Five-day business shutdown over; health officials monitoring Europe. |
| 2556 | 5/6/2009 11:54:38 AM | Smithfield continues to investigate farm in Mexico | Want an open process in determining flu's origin. |
| 2555 | 5/6/2009 10:19:05 AM | NPPC asks USDA to assist U.S. hog farmers | Efforts would help relieve struggles brought on by misinformation about H1N1 flu. |
| 2554 | 5/6/2009 10:05:35 AM | Hog farmers losing $2.5 million a day, says NPPC | Major buyers of U.S. pork continuing total or partial bans on pork products. |
| 2553 | 5/5/2009 2:45:15 PM | FDA researching flu fraud | Says to be on guard against products that claim to protect against H1N1 flu. |
| 2552 | 5/5/2009 2:44:13 PM | Hog farmers to take huge hit | Prices tank on news of H1N1 just as optimism was returning. |
| 2551 | 5/5/2009 8:50:42 AM | Farmer worker infects Canadian pigs | Hogs contract H1N1 from worker who had traveled to Mexico. |
| 2550 | 5/1/2009 8:33:12 AM | Mexico encouraged by ebb of flu cases | Bid to halt spread of influenza A appear to be working, officials say. |
| 2549 | 5/1/2009 8:25:21 AM | Animals, food safe state officials reassure | Hog farmers unfairly hammered for confusion over flu specifics. |
| 2546 | 4/30/2009 11:02:23 AM | Origins of flu have likely explanation | Current scenarios being floated likely without merit, experts say. |
| 2545 | 4/30/2009 11:00:43 AM | Flu's mistaken association impacting farmers | Losses for U.S. farmers could top $270 in second quarter. |
| 2543 | 4/30/2009 9:19:08 AM | Consumers reassured about safety of pork | U.S. Ag Secretary Vilsack says hardworking farm families unfairly implicated. |
| 2542 | 4/29/2009 2:11:44 PM | Legislature acts on winter manure use | Bill now awaits action by Gov. Culver. |
| 2541 | 4/29/2009 2:09:25 PM | DNR to stop reminding farmers of MMP updates | Says the move results from budget cuts. |
| 2539 | 4/28/2009 9:46:36 AM | Farmers, farm organizations working on flu story | This includes separating fact from fiction on social networking sites. |
| 2538 | 4/27/2009 4:41:53 PM | rBST-free milk shift seen as overly quick response | Only small percentage of consumers were concerned enough to change purchase habits. |
| 2536 | 4/27/2009 9:43:07 AM | USDA, NPPC say pork is safe | Organizations work to assure pork importers that food is safe. |
| 2535 | 4/25/2009 4:47:20 PM | New flu heightens emphasis on biosecurity | National Pork Board advises farmers to take threat seriously. |
| 2534 | 4/25/2009 4:44:26 PM | Farmers urged to protect against new flu virus | Virus did not originate in U.S. swine herd, CDC says. |
| 2533 | 4/24/2009 11:10:26 AM | Health experts investigate new flu | Seven people detected with illness have recovered; CDC not calling it an outbreak. |
| 2529 | 4/22/2009 9:59:15 AM | Climate change? Good for Iowa? | Experts discuss changes in weather and potential impact on Iowa farmers. |
| 2527 | 4/20/2009 9:02:54 PM | Iowa Senate does not confirm EPC nomination | Action follows approval of four others to environmental commission. |
| 2522 | 4/17/2009 8:53:43 AM | Vilsack vows to improve animal tracking system | Nationwide tour slated to obtain input on program. |
| 2519 | 4/14/2009 10:10:29 PM | Wrong to blame livestock for world’s carbon footprint | Numbers used by radicals grossly exagerated. |
| 2518 | 4/13/2009 12:44:00 PM | Iowa drops one spot in national milk production | State's milk production totaled 4.3 billion pounds in 2008. |
| 2517 | 4/13/2009 12:08:08 PM | Large animal vet shortage poses threat to national security | So says the American Veterinary Medical Association. |
| 2515 | 4/10/2009 3:06:57 PM | CBO report says ethanol had little to do with food price spike | High oil prices had the greatest impact by far says Congressional Budget Office. |
| 2510 | 4/6/2009 1:13:49 PM | Johnsonville Sausage director calls for transparency | Says bar is being raised for company and its farmer-partners. |
| 2509 | 4/3/2009 3:35:07 PM | New feed mill planned for western Iowa | Will employ 25 and convert 9 million bushels of corn to livestock feed. |
| 2508 | 4/3/2009 10:40:17 AM | Prices drop in national marketbasket survey | Decline of 5.5 percent from fourth quarter 2008. |
| 2506 | 4/1/2009 10:34:29 AM | USDA announces $60 million turkey purchase | Vilsack says action will assist farmers struggling through difficult economy. |
| 2505 | 4/1/2009 10:29:52 AM | March wetter and warmer than normal | Some locations see precipitation amounts twice the average. |
| 2501 | 3/30/2009 10:03:03 AM | Iowa hog numbers up from a year ago | Nationally, hog numbers are down. |
| 2498 | 3/29/2009 2:54:44 PM | Farm groups oppose veterinary antibiotic legislation | Forty years of use proves that products do not pose a threat to human health. |
| 2497 | 3/29/2009 2:33:10 PM | Hog numbers decline | U.S. hog inventory dips 3 percent since last December. |
| 2496 | 3/27/2009 3:12:53 PM | Food prices decline in February | Consumers starting to see a break in their grocery bills. |
| 2495 | 3/26/2009 12:00:13 PM | New beef cuts offered to stimulate sales | Effort underway to entice budget-conscious consumers. |
| 2492 | 3/24/2009 9:55:19 PM | Ag feeling economic downturn faster now | Low market prices, high input costs take toll on farm families. |
| 2491 | 3/22/2009 1:54:59 PM | Antibiotic legislation bad for pigs and people | Detrimental to health of livestock and what consumers pay for food. |
| 2490 | 3/22/2009 1:45:25 PM | Farmers point out flaws in proposed DNR manure rule | Large number of farmers voice concerns; say they're already taking precautions. |
| 2489 | 3/20/2009 11:24:29 AM | Congressional leaders critical of comments made by USDA head | Say it's not helpful to pit hungry children versus farmers. |
| 2487 | 3/19/2009 10:47:07 AM | Corn prices may hit $5 later this year | Less acres planted to corn will spur price increase. |
| 2486 | 3/17/2009 11:06:55 AM | Iowa hog farmer named NPPC president-elect | Sam Carney of Adair continues service to ag community. |
| 2485 | 3/16/2009 12:59:52 PM | Hog returns stuck in the red | Waning global demand will create hardship for hog farmers in 2009. |
| 2484 | 3/16/2009 12:57:24 PM | Food prices may be going down, economists say | However, it may take more than a year for consumers to notice. |
| 2479 | 3/12/2009 9:37:13 AM | Turkey farmers talk about doing things right | New web site profiles how turkey farmers ensure health and safety of flocks. |
| 2478 | 3/12/2009 9:35:21 AM | Iowa farmland values drop for first time since 1999 | Overall decline of 7.6 percent; West central Iowa sees biggest decline at 14 percent. |
| 2477 | 3/10/2009 5:20:46 PM | Direct payment cuts 'more than dead on arrival' | U.S. House Ag Chair says the plan stands no chance of passing Congress. |
| 2470 | 3/5/2009 11:35:49 AM | Farmers, lenders in it together | Volatile economy affects both. |
| 2469 | 3/5/2009 11:31:07 AM | Farmland values go south, survey shows | Iowa farmland values fall 6 percent in fourth quarter 2008 compared to previous year. |
| 2468 | 3/3/2009 12:29:02 PM | Vilsack uses hunger issue to promote farm program cuts | Says the choice is between rich farmer and hungry children. |
| 2466 | 2/27/2009 11:49:27 AM | USDA releases 2009 crop estimates | Both corn and soybean harvest totals to increase from 2008. |
| 2463 | 2/26/2009 11:11:06 AM | Livestock manure can improve Iowa's soils, says conservationist | Organic product can reverse soil damage allow soils to breathe. |
| 2460 | 2/23/2009 4:21:08 PM | Soil moisture plentiful as spring nears | Much of the state near-to-above normal, says Dan Hicks. |
| 2459 | 2/23/2009 4:19:39 PM | Cattle, hog numbers decline | High input costs, declining market prices taking their toll. |
| 2458 | 2/23/2009 11:59:05 AM | One percent of farms produce own electricity, census shows | Wind turbines, methane digesters helping farmers 'go off the grid.' |
| 2457 | 2/22/2009 7:51:03 PM | Soy turns ethanol by-product into food fit for a pig | And a much more economical option than pure distillers grain. |
| 2456 | 2/20/2009 9:46:28 AM | No referendum to be held on pork checkoff | Only 94 valid requests obtained; more than 10,000 would be needed. |
| 2451 | 2/18/2009 10:55:36 AM | Nebraska launches new program to help cattle farmers | Purpose is to stimulate an increase in the number of young people raising livestock. |
| 2448 | 2/17/2009 9:14:55 AM | Dairy farmers feel squeeze of lower prices | Will have to run a tight ship in lieu of low milk prices. |
| 2445 | 2/11/2009 8:22:57 PM | Meat, cotton sales fall | Both are indicators of the economic slowdown. |
| 2443 | 2/10/2009 4:13:33 PM | National issues have local implications, editor says | Times are uncertain but our commitment to responsibility remains steadfast. |
| 2441 | 2/9/2009 10:57:01 AM | Livestock farmers looking to methane digesters | New technology reduces potential odor and reduces energy costs. |
| 2440 | 2/9/2009 10:55:41 AM | Iowa has new county leader in hogs raised | Sioux County now ranks first followed by Hardin County. |
| 2438 | 2/6/2009 1:08:29 PM | Dairy farmers in crisis as milk prices sour | Milk consumption may increase but prices may not. |
| 2436 | 2/5/2009 4:27:27 PM | Raising livestock responsibly is the right thing to do, experts say | Selecting good locations is the first step, they say at CSIF Livestock Summit. |
| 2434 | 2/5/2009 1:17:08 PM | U.S. Ag Census shows increase in farm numbers | U.S. farm numbers up 4 percent nationally to 2.2 million. |
| 2431 | 2/2/2009 9:39:11 PM | Lack of available credit challenges farmers | Could also lead to higher food prices, experts say. |
| 2430 | 2/2/2009 9:37:17 PM | Shortage of livestock vets presents problems | Lack of vets may pose threats to safety of U.S. food supply. |
| 2429 | 1/30/2009 5:01:48 PM | Hog prices improve... but still not enough | Economist says prices will average $67-$71 for the year. |
| 2428 | 1/30/2009 4:59:09 PM | Youth recognized at Iowa Pork Congress banquet | Natalie Friese of Washington County crownded 2009 Iowa Pork Queen. |
| 2426 | 1/30/2009 3:47:10 PM | Natural Food Holdings LLC purchases Niman Ranch | Poor prices don't keep up with increased production costs. |
| 2423 | 1/26/2009 3:12:05 PM | Farmers encouraged to comment on winter manure rules | Proposed rule would ban the use of manure on frozen, snow covered ground. |
| 2422 | 1/26/2009 10:34:29 AM | Free-range chickens more prone to disease | Study finds that managing flocks indoors protects health of birds. |
| 2421 | 1/26/2009 10:16:59 AM | Nominees sought for pork environmental stewardship awards | Applications due March 31. |
| 2416 | 1/21/2009 12:51:42 PM | Vilsack confirmed as new U.S. ag secretary | First cabinet member to be confirmed as new president takes office. |
| 2415 | 1/20/2009 4:56:06 PM | DNR encourages farmers to report air quality information | Says farmers need not fear 'late reporting' fine. |
| 2414 | 1/20/2009 8:36:34 AM | Livestock farms begin reporting air emission estimates | IPPA encourages farmers to contact department with information. |
| 2413 | 1/20/2009 8:29:24 AM | Pork group sues EPA on emissions reporting rule | Agency failed to develop adequate system to accept reports among other shortcomings. |
| 2410 | 1/15/2009 3:55:37 PM | Hog farmers to be recognized by IPPA at Pork Congress | Seven families chosen to receive Master Pork Producer awards. |
| 2409 | 1/15/2009 3:52:29 PM | NPPC supports efforts to clarify animal ID system | Says improvements will help ensure continued safety of U.S. food supply. |
| 2407 | 1/14/2009 3:14:04 PM | February deadline looms for livestock farmers | Many considerations to be made for responsibly managing manure. |
| 2406 | 1/13/2009 11:17:21 AM | Crop estimates come in larger than expected | Iowa farmers grow 2.2 billion bushels of corn and 445 million bushels of soybeans. |
| 2404 | 1/12/2009 8:29:09 PM | Hog farmers to discuss key issues at annual business meeting | More than 100 delegates to participate in Jan. 27 event. |
| 2403 | 1/9/2009 4:05:52 PM | Profit can be found on the farm in 2009 | 'You can't go broke making a profit,' economist says. |
| 2401 | 1/8/2009 11:01:31 AM | 2008 one of Iowa’s wettest and coldest years | Statewide precipitation averaged 9.5 inches above normal. |
| 2400 | 1/8/2009 10:35:52 AM | Food prices increase at fastest rate in 30 years | Increased demand from growing world populations leads to higher prices. |
| 2399 | 1/8/2009 10:33:05 AM | USDA examines impact of large family farms | Shift to larger enterprises will likely continue as they tend to be more profitable. |
| 2395 | 1/6/2009 1:44:35 PM | Report: high growth possible for ethanol | Many markets will compete for the renewable resource. |
| 2394 | 1/5/2009 10:44:54 AM | Milk glut leads to lower prices | Dairy industry not immune to economic challenges facing country. |
| 2393 | 1/5/2009 10:41:06 AM | Shadow cast over U.S. beef exports | Despite gloomy picture, growth areas exist. |
| 2392 | 1/2/2009 1:20:41 PM | Lower dairy prices forecasted for 2009 | Troubled economy to blame for poor prices. |
| 2391 | 1/2/2009 10:52:52 AM | Economists offer mixed forecast for hog farmers | National hog numbers decline; Iowa’s hog inventory increased two percent. |
| 2390 | 12/31/2008 10:10:01 AM | Price volatility hitting farmers | Create additional challenges for farm profitability. |
| 2389 | 12/30/2008 8:39:57 PM | Mexico lifts restrictions on meat imports | Originally said U.S. plants did not meet import standards. |
| 2388 | 12/30/2008 10:26:17 AM | Opportunities exist to trim winter energy costs | Better equipment, decision making can save money on livestock barns. |
| 2387 | 12/29/2008 10:33:10 AM | Positive economic trends found in USDA report | Total returns expected to compare favorably to other positive years. |
| 2386 | 12/29/2008 10:04:22 AM | NMA, AMI seek to overturn California law | Say federal law on the issue takes precedent over California measure. |
| 2380 | 12/22/2008 12:32:41 PM | Land prices may plateau, but no major correction forecast | Double-digit percentage increases of the past five years may not continue. |
| 2379 | 12/19/2008 12:01:46 PM | Wholesale fertilizer prices on the decline | After six consecutive years of increases, prices finally beginning to fall. |
| 2378 | 12/19/2008 11:59:39 AM | Bright days ahead for ag, economist predicts | However, he warns that trade protectionism could threaten progress. |
| 2373 | 12/16/2008 8:46:06 AM | More land transfers as population ages | Significant amount of land owned by people over 65 years of age. |
| 2372 | 12/16/2008 8:40:30 AM | Total red meat production revised lower | Next year looks better thanks to lower feed prices. |
| 2371 | 12/15/2008 5:42:20 PM | Food-poor, cash-rich countries snap up farmland | Want to boost their own food security during world financial crisis. |
| 2370 | 12/15/2008 2:21:30 PM | Environmentalists send 'to-do' list to president-elect | Lengthy list takes direct aim at agriculture, farm families. |
| 2369 | 12/15/2008 2:18:48 PM | EPA changes rule on livestock barn air emissions | Greatest impact on smaller livestock farms. |
| 2368 | 12/12/2008 2:19:43 PM | Amount of corn used for ethanol drops | Declines in fuel useage, prices leads to revisions in Thursday's ag supply report. |
| 2366 | 12/10/2008 3:14:19 PM | Many benefits to livestock that graze | It's good for farmers and the environment, experts say. |
| 2365 | 12/9/2008 11:23:35 AM | No livestock farms wanted near tourist attractions | Proposal would prohibit new construction within three miles of tourist attraction. |
| 2364 | 12/9/2008 10:14:55 AM | Hurt: profitability in hogs could return next year | Purdue University economist says rising prices, lower input costs will help. |
| 2362 | 12/5/2008 12:15:20 PM | Farmers oppose additional fees for raising livestock | Many say the new EPA proposal would bankrupt them; PETA supports it. |
| 2360 | 12/5/2008 11:28:45 AM | Pork Checkoff engages You Tube users | Feature videos highlighting environmental, animal care issues. |
| 2359 | 12/4/2008 8:56:35 PM | Hog manure becoming a more valuable commodity | Value leads to creative deals and fewer neighbor complaints. |
| 2358 | 12/4/2008 11:20:57 AM | Farm prices decline nearly 8 percent | Biggest drop in soybean, corn and hog prices. |
| 2357 | 12/3/2008 9:06:27 PM | Restaurant menu prices to hold steady | Fuel price decline's ripple yet to impact the price of food at restaurants. |
| 2355 | 12/2/2008 1:59:50 PM | New cheese plant opens in northwest Iowa | Represents $437 million dollar investment; employs more than 80 people. |
| 2353 | 12/2/2008 11:07:39 AM | New soybean processing facility opens | Maple River Energy of Galva accepted first load of soybeans Nov. 18. |
| 2352 | 12/2/2008 8:53:54 AM | Pilgrim's Pride files for bankruptcy | Latest in a growing list of companies impacted by weak economy. |
| 2350 | 12/1/2008 12:10:26 PM | Farm income rises; expenses rise faster | Net farm income expected to change little in 2008 despite higher commodity prices. |
| 2348 | 11/28/2008 8:59:18 PM | Hog farmer welcomes appointment to environmental commission | Safeguarding air, water quality priority for livestock farmers says Gene Ver Steeg. |
| 2346 | 11/26/2008 12:01:36 PM | RFA takes issue with reported causes of food price increases | Renewable fuel's corn demand accounts for 1.4 percent of Thanksgiving meal cost. |
| 2341 | 11/23/2008 3:24:57 PM | Hog farmer, veterinarian named to EPC | Gene Ver Steeg replaces Ralph Klemme who resigned earlier this year. |
| 2340 | 11/23/2008 3:16:42 PM | Conditions worsening for state-licensed grain dealers | Last 12 months have taken their toll, says legislative study committee. |
| 2339 | 11/21/2008 10:17:03 AM | AFBF Opposes EPA-Proposed Tax on Livestock | EPA proposes rules to "tax" livestock under the Clean Air Act. |
| 2337 | 11/20/2008 1:21:06 PM | Livestock farmers urged to manage manure carefully | Late harvest, snow and frost prospects require proactive approach. |
| 2321 | 11/13/2008 8:12:03 AM | Study debunks link between farm subsidies, obesity | Eliminating corn subsidies would do little to decrease consumption of sweeteners. |
| 2320 | 11/12/2008 2:56:59 PM | High grocery prices not reflecting the times | Cost for groceries remains high despite falling fuel, commodity prices. |
| 2319 | 11/12/2008 12:59:12 PM | Iowa hog farmer elected chair of U.S. Meat Export Federation | Jon Capsers raises hogs near Swaledale in north central Iowa. |
| 2318 | 11/10/2008 11:46:03 AM | California ballot initiative could have national consequences | Animal rights groups look to push similar efforts nationwide. |
| 2317 | 11/10/2008 11:34:14 AM | National turkey raised in Iowa | Ellsworth farmer Paul Hill to provide National Thanksgiving Turkey. |
| 2312 | 11/6/2008 8:38:25 PM | Former Iowa farmer resigns from USDA | Tom Dorr's term would have expired in January. |
| 2308 | 11/4/2008 2:07:25 PM | Farmers push ahead on corn harvest despite high moisture | Old-Fashioned Corn Harvest Stretching Well Into November |
| 2307 | 11/4/2008 12:53:04 PM | Iowa grain indemnity fund highlighted during volatile price swings | IDALS Secretary outlines types of losses covered by fund. |
| 2305 | 11/3/2008 10:57:00 AM | Meat exports critical in coming year | Current financial situation puts emphasis on 2009 exports. |
| 2303 | 11/3/2008 9:24:51 AM | U.S. pork exports headed for another record-breaking year | Exports jump 5.2 percent in volumn; up 1.8 percent in value from previous year. |
| 2302 | 11/1/2008 8:09:44 AM | EPA finalizes rule on NPDES permits required from some farms | Minnesota hog farmer calls rule 'tough but fair.' |
| 2301 | 10/31/2008 2:30:37 PM | Obama ag comments raise concerns among farm community | Says agriculture leads to explosion in U.S. health care costs. |
| 2300 | 10/31/2008 12:41:50 PM | Iowa farm families receive award for soil conversation efforts | EPA honors farmers with Gulf Guardian Award. |
| 2298 | 10/29/2008 4:06:49 PM | Some farmers may need to apply for NPDES permit | Several considerations to help make determination; deadline to apply is Dec. 31. |
| 2295 | 10/27/2008 8:46:03 AM | New programs pitch milk to Iowa children | Fitness and nutrition work together to keep children healthy. |
| 2294 | 10/27/2008 8:43:29 AM | Good crop drying weather predicted for November | Milder temperatures will return with less precipitation. |
| 2291 | 10/23/2008 9:02:09 AM | Charges filed in livestock abuse case near Bayard | Six employees charged with animal abuse and neglect. |
| 2283 | 10/21/2008 8:55:02 AM | 2008 Iowa Ag Stats book available | Provides complete overview of ag productivity for 2007. |
| 2282 | 10/20/2008 10:22:42 AM | Farmers: note conservation options during harvest | Iowa's ag secretary encourages farmers to keep an eye out this fall for opportunities. |
| 2281 | 10/17/2008 10:45:14 AM | Hog numbers grow in Iowa, nationally | Increase means jobs and economic activity at a time when it's needed. |
| 2280 | 10/17/2008 10:15:36 AM | Combine, tractor sales remain strong | Harvest equipment sales up 50 percent in September; tractors up six. |
| 2278 | 10/17/2008 9:49:16 AM | Conservation structures reduced erosion after Iowa’s heavy rains | Farmers, experts praise their positive impact on protecting water quality. |
| 2277 | 10/16/2008 10:27:31 AM | Biotechnology allows U.S. farmers to satisfy global food demands | Corn growers tout benefits to an international gathering near Prairie City. |
| 2276 | 10/15/2008 1:19:12 PM | Dallas County hog barns to move forward | Agreement overturns EPC's denial of a permit obtained by Robert Manning, Jr. |
| 2273 | 10/13/2008 8:39:19 AM | Grain prices ride roller coaster | More issues than just supply and demand affect the value of commodities. |
| 2272 | 10/13/2008 8:37:37 AM | Estimates for corn crop increased | Numbers show that the crop weathered the storm, says ISU economist. |
| 2265 | 10/6/2008 8:59:52 AM | High input prices continue to be felt on the farm | Most livestock farmers dealing with losses. |
| 2261 | 10/3/2008 2:06:03 PM | Antibiotics good for animal health, well-being says veterinarian | Tells House ag livestock subcommittee that limiting their use would be detrimental. |
| 2260 | 10/3/2008 12:18:40 PM | Editor: anonymous callers to her newspaper test patience | Those sounding off on livestock abuse case don't have basic concept of ag. |
| 2259 | 10/3/2008 12:07:04 PM | Record number of employers to recruit at ISU ag career day | So many vendors that some will have to be located under tents outside Memorial Union. |
| 2258 | 10/2/2008 11:56:37 AM | Questions remain as meat labeling law starts | It's been a long process, says extension livestock specialist. |
| 2257 | 10/1/2008 3:32:30 PM | Researchers making the most of manure | Efforts underway to make it the new 'green' energy. |
| 2256 | 9/30/2008 9:25:03 AM | Farmers head to fields as harvest begins | Iowa Ag Secretary chronicles progress in weekly crop and weather report. |
| 2255 | 9/29/2008 10:12:25 AM | High fuel costs impact farmers during harvest | Every bushel that goes to market costs more to transport. |
| 2253 | 9/29/2008 8:34:44 AM | Harvest season gets out of the blocks slowly this fall | Unusual growing season delays crop development. |
| 2252 | 9/28/2008 2:47:48 PM | High feed prices lead farmers to reduce hog breeding herd | Could signal better prices down the road, experts say. |
| 2251 | 9/28/2008 2:45:46 PM | Ninety counties receive disaster designation | Will provide assistance to farm families affected by natural disasters. |
| 2247 | 9/24/2008 11:00:50 AM | Stay safe during busy harvest season | Agriculture death rates surpass those of all other industries including mining, construction. |
| 2246 | 9/23/2008 3:35:00 PM | Farmers encouraged to plan now for fertilizer incorporation | Good time to do so is before busy harvest season begins, experts say. |
| 2244 | 9/22/2008 9:47:45 AM | Many factors to contribute to land price swings | Some to have a positive impact; others will not. |
| 2243 | 9/20/2008 3:28:25 PM | Iowa maintains dominance in pork export totals | State's fresh and frozen pork exports up 57 percent from 2007. |
| 2242 | 9/20/2008 3:24:28 PM | Livestock abuse case near Bayard angers farmers | 'No way to accept anything of that nature,' says Nevada hog farmer. |
| 2240 | 9/18/2008 1:59:53 PM | Sample soil if using livestock manure this fall | Farmers with questions are encouraged to contact local DNR field offices. |
| 2239 | 9/18/2008 1:56:00 PM | Grandin: livestock professionals must be transparent | Livestock-related businesses must open doors and showcase a job well done. |
| 2238 | 9/17/2008 4:23:50 PM | Law enforcement begins investigation into animal cruelty case | Officials say farm is cooperating with authorities; state officials also assisting. |
| 2236 | 9/17/2008 11:36:10 AM | NEWS ALERT: Livestock farmers strongly condemn animal abuse at Bayard | Those involved must be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. |
| 2235 | 9/16/2008 1:57:01 PM | Odor control system used in hog barns impresses | Juergens Environmental Control hosts tour to tout new odor mitigation techniques. |
| 2234 | 9/15/2008 8:42:35 AM | Emmetsburg biorefinery receives $15 million | Iowa Power Fund contributes to construction of cellulosic ethanol plant. |
| 2233 | 9/12/2008 4:04:40 PM | Cool weather does not foretell early frost | Climatologist says warm falls more prone to early frost. |
| 2224 | 9/9/2008 11:41:30 AM | Cool weather a worrying sign for Iowa farmers | Signs of an early frost are a 'big deal,' says Tim Recker of northwest Iowa. |
| 2223 | 9/8/2008 8:51:48 AM | Iowa farmer to lead National Pork Board | Chris Novak named executive director of board beginning Oct. 1. |
| 2222 | 9/6/2008 3:41:54 PM | EPC member resigns | Says commission is becoming increasingly anti-agriculture. |
| 2221 | 9/5/2008 2:38:05 PM | Drake University hog farmer survey continues | Hog farmers still needed to provide input for study. |
| 2220 | 9/4/2008 1:59:53 PM | Record keeping, expert advice can help with manure management | Crop nutrient needs, rules and regulations must be considered. |
| 2217 | 9/3/2008 9:19:57 PM | Costs keep a lid on corn acres, survey shows | Soaring input costs temper plans for additional acres. |
| 2214 | 8/31/2008 10:24:04 PM | U.S. ag secretary encourages ag, science degrees | Says skills are increasingly vital to help feed a growing world population. |
| 2210 | 8/29/2008 8:37:05 AM | Record net farm income, expenses in 2008 | USDA says net income will be record $96 billion; expenses jump to $300 billiion. |
| 2206 | 8/26/2008 8:57:42 AM | EPC acts on two hog farm permits | Approves Floyd County, denies Dallas County. |
| 2205 | 8/26/2008 8:51:09 AM | Crop progress moves forward slowly | Dry, cooler weather raises concerns about an early frost. |
| 2203 | 8/22/2008 4:06:29 PM | EPC ruling sets dangerous precedent | Agendas, personalities should not impact permitting decisions. |
| 2201 | 8/21/2008 4:29:18 PM | June totals round out remarkable first-half run for U.S. pork | Record-setting pork exports during first half of 2008 total $2.3 billion. |
| 2197 | 8/18/2008 9:02:11 AM | Demand for ag goods to remain strong | Commodity boom is likely to continue, expert says. |
| 2196 | 8/16/2008 8:48:48 PM | Iowa DNR steps up deer depredation program | Staff to be added to better cover state. |
| 2195 | 8/15/2008 1:31:47 PM | Iowa flood losses hard to fathom | Ag areas especially hard hit, according to Cedar Rapids Gazette analysis. |
| 2192 | 8/13/2008 10:14:41 AM | Pig price forecast looking brighter | Upturn could last for 12 months before a price retreat returns. |
| 2189 | 8/12/2008 7:32:00 AM | Iowa pastures, crops continue to develop | Favorable weather also helping with insect management |
| 2188 | 8/10/2008 3:08:14 PM | Ag productions expenses could jump again | Soaring fertilizer prices to be main contributor. |
| 2186 | 8/8/2008 2:37:26 PM | Hog margin maker workshops slated | Seminars will help farmers sharpen risk management skills. |
| 2185 | 8/8/2008 2:34:03 PM | Drake University seeking input from hog farmers | Survey to help shed light on the industry's future. |
| 2184 | 8/8/2008 2:31:59 PM | Record hog prices on the horizon? | Economist says better days could be ahead for U.S. hog farmers. |
| 2179 | 8/7/2008 3:13:22 PM | Ground broken on new ag and renewable energy center | Ellsworth Community College will help lead Iowa's ag future, says provost. |
| 2176 | 8/5/2008 9:29:20 AM | Insects, disease appearing in Iowa crop fields | Farmers urged to scout fields as crop development moves forward. |
| 2175 | 8/3/2008 8:19:22 PM | USDA asked to challenge CRP ruling | Many farmers didn't benefit from July 24 ruling, says AFBF President Stallman. |
| 2174 | 8/3/2008 8:16:47 PM | Iowa corn referendum certified | Seventy-three percent approve of the checkoff rate increase. |
| 2173 | 7/31/2008 9:00:48 AM | Conservation group favors modern agriculture | World Wildlife Fund says intensive ag best way to feed growing world population. |
| 2170 | 7/28/2008 11:51:44 AM | Livestock risk management sessions slated | Seminars to be held in August and September at several locations throughout Iowa. |
| 2168 | 7/25/2008 9:59:29 AM | Northey praises the opening of state lands for haying and grazing | Culver announces steps taken to make public lands more accessible for haying and grazing. |
| 2167 | 7/24/2008 1:08:19 PM | Crop management strategies take on added importance | Planting delays, weather challenges have implications. |
| 2166 | 7/24/2008 8:54:51 AM | Oil, Dollar Behind Food Price Rally | Purdue University research attempts to look at the food vs. fuel debate. |
| 2164 | 7/21/2008 8:18:17 AM | Feeding efficiency can help offset higher costs | Expert offers tips for maximizing feed use during times of high prices. |
| 2162 | 7/18/2008 5:53:27 PM | Iowa ag exports jump by $1 billion | Numbers bolstered by strong sales of corn, soybeans and livestock products. |
| 2159 | 7/16/2008 3:45:44 PM | Livestock economists offer risk management advice | Urge farmers to make the most of the factors they can control. |
| 2158 | 7/16/2008 3:40:47 PM | Analysts expect grain price pressures to ease | Concerned livestock farmers hear from industry specialists on the outlook for the future. |
| 2148 | 7/12/2008 2:01:23 PM | Expert offers tips for hog farmers | These steps can help enhance pig performance during tight returns. |
| 2147 | 7/11/2008 3:14:56 PM | IPPA announces partnership with new Iowa hockey team | Three-year agreement will be used to promote pork products. |
| 2144 | 7/10/2008 7:56:02 AM | Iowa’s AHL hockey team goes on power play with new name | The Iowa Chops reflects the state’s ag heritage says team’s owner |
| 2139 | 7/9/2008 12:56:16 PM | Farmers encouraged to use hay and straw directory | List designed to help buyers find Iowa hay and straw for sale. |
| 2138 | 7/9/2008 7:59:30 AM | Nominations sought for pork awards | IPPA seeking nominees for Master Pork Producers, Environmental Stewards |
| 2133 | 7/2/2008 4:18:01 PM | New crop acreage report surprises | Estimate raises corn plantings by 1.3 million acres. |
| 2128 | 7/1/2008 3:06:16 PM | Manure spreading allowed on some CRP land | Part of recovery effort to help farmers survive weather turmoil. |
| 2127 | 7/1/2008 3:04:45 PM | Iowa crop loss due to weather-related damage at $4 billion | Accounts for roughly one-half of estimated losses nationwide. |
| 2125 | 6/30/2008 12:09:48 PM | Livestock, poultry farmers scaling back | Production decreased to help increase prices. |
| 2122 | 6/26/2008 12:59:44 PM | DNR, IDALS urge proper disposal of spoiled grain | Proper disposal necessary to avoid possible combustion. |
| 2121 | 6/26/2008 12:50:26 PM | Iowa Farm Bureau launches online flood resource | Web site provides tools for farmers, rural residences impacted by floods. |
| 2120 | 6/26/2008 9:22:23 AM | Exports offer hope for hog farmers | U.S. Meat Export Federation expects surge in pork exports to continue. |
| 2119 | 6/26/2008 9:14:51 AM | Hog farmers take steps to protect animals from extreme weather | Includes closely monitoring hog health, housing and biosecurity. |
| 2117 | 6/23/2008 1:24:13 PM | Pork exports continue to set records | For 2008, exports up 52 percent over previous year. |
| 2116 | 6/23/2008 8:50:27 AM | Livestock care a priority during Iowa flooding | Thousands of animals in southeast Iowa evacuated in advance of river swells. |
| 2115 | 6/20/2008 9:20:30 PM | Wall Street Journal: hog farmers facing perfect storm | Bad weather 'is just like pouring gasoline on a fire,' says Shaun Greiner. |
| 2111 | 6/18/2008 11:56:30 AM | Crop development lags as some rivers begin to retreat | Some acres look good, especially those in northwest Iowa. |
| 2110 | 6/18/2008 8:58:15 AM | Up to 16 percent of Iowa grain crops potentially impacted by floods | Nearly 1.3 million acres of corn and 2 million of soybeans affected. |
| 2109 | 6/16/2008 2:41:59 PM | Livestock farmers watching grain prices closely | National pork group urges congressional action to help ease weather-related pressures. |
| 2108 | 6/16/2008 2:39:08 PM | Iowa DNR: farmers should check manure storage during wet weather | Rising groundwater levels must be monitored. |
| 2107 | 6/16/2008 11:27:01 AM | Study questions safety of meat from animals raised without antibiotics | Outdoor farms have higher occurrence of Salmonella and parasitic disease. |
| 2106 | 6/16/2008 11:13:50 AM | Many factors to consider when assessing wet crop fields | Corn planted after June 20 averages 55 percent of normal yield, expert says. |
| 2105 | 6/16/2008 10:51:26 AM | Farmers asked to dispose of flood debris properly | DNR staff ready to assist landowners in finding acceptable disposal sites. |
| 2100 | 6/12/2008 5:21:15 PM | Flooding, storms create challenges for livestock farmers | IPPA asks farmers to help identify empty buildings for possibly relocating herds. |
| 2098 | 6/12/2008 8:49:33 AM | Goal is survival, economist tells Pork Expo crowd | Hog herd needs to be reduced by 6-10 percent, says economist. |
| 2089 | 6/6/2008 9:41:27 AM | Ethanol saves typical family $1,000 annually | Corn, renewable fuels leaders take issue with anti-ethanol critics. |
| 2080 | 6/2/2008 9:58:22 AM | U.S. ag exports expected to reach new record | Expected value to reach $108.5 billion for fiscal year 2008. |
| 2079 | 6/2/2008 9:56:46 AM | Hog number reduction still needed to boost market prices | Supplies are expected to remain strong through summer, fall, says economist. |
| 2071 | 5/29/2008 12:41:22 PM | Anxiety about livestock dissolves with knowlege, understanding | Positive outcomes near La Port City renew confidence in farm families who raise livestock. |
| 2069 | 5/28/2008 3:58:53 PM | Northey praises opening of CRP acres | Says environmental benefits of program will be retained. |
| 2067 | 5/27/2008 9:46:35 AM | New farm bill is now law | Congress easily completed override of presidential veto. |
| 2066 | 5/27/2008 9:35:17 AM | Timely livestock discussion slated for July 7 in Ames | Conference to focus on helping families who are facing financial stress. |
| 2064 | 5/23/2008 7:11:13 PM | Downer cattle banned | Injured, sick cattle can no longer enter U.S. harvesting facilities. |
| 2062 | 5/21/2008 11:20:52 AM | Supermarkets are winning meat battle | Research finds that quality, quanity of meat also matter to consumers. |
| 2061 | 5/21/2008 9:46:42 AM | Manure restrictions approved by EPC | Commission votes to move forward on regulating use of manure on frozen ground. |
| 2060 | 5/21/2008 9:42:50 AM | Cool soils put crops at risk of germination problems | Iowa's corn and soybean crops vulnerable to pests and disease, experts say. |
| 2058 | 5/19/2008 2:00:51 PM | Exports helping hog farmers | Experts say exports worth nearly $29 per head. |
| 2056 | 5/19/2008 11:49:21 AM | Most Americans believe meat is safe | Ninety-percent of consumers express confidence in the quality of products purchaased. |
| 2046 | 5/13/2008 4:18:34 PM | Tight commodity supplies, strong demand to continue | But drier weather in extended forecast to help ease planting delays. |
| 2045 | 5/12/2008 9:17:57 PM | U.S. consumer confidence in food safety rebounds | Eighty-one percent express confidence, up from 66 percent last year. |
| 2044 | 5/10/2008 3:57:58 PM | Iowa ag leads nation but faces challenges | Numbers courtesy of new agricultural statistics book. |
| 2041 | 5/9/2008 10:33:59 AM | Writer challenges WSJ on biofuels editorial | Ethanol has kept gasoline prices lower than they otherwise would be. |
| 2038 | 5/8/2008 8:47:25 AM | Farm ponds benefiting air quality | ISU research shows water bodies effectively trap carbon. |
| 2035 | 5/7/2008 4:35:38 PM | Biofuels helping consumers at the pump | New study finds 40-cents-per-gallon reduction. |
| 2034 | 5/7/2008 12:30:42 PM | Columnist asks readers to think twice about food and fuel | Says American farmers should not be the 'fall guy' for global hunger issues. |
| 2033 | 5/7/2008 12:23:25 PM | Iowa climbs in total ag receipts | Ag industry remains strong despite uncertainties, says Iowa's ag secretary. |
| 2032 | 5/5/2008 12:59:37 PM | Retrofitting unused hog facilities focus of June field days | Educational forums to explore niche market opportunities. |
| 2031 | 5/5/2008 12:19:21 PM | Experts say 'bubble may be about to burst" on commodity prices | Speculators who drove costs higher are pulling out of the market. |
| 2029 | 5/2/2008 4:24:32 PM | Pork industry offers direction to hog farmers. | Tip sheet provides insight into managing high input costs. |
| 2026 | 5/1/2008 2:06:45 PM | Soybean farmers urged not to rush this year's crop | Easy to make mistakes as pressure mounts due to cool, wet weather. |
| 2024 | 5/1/2008 1:54:07 PM | Wide range of factors involved in rising food prices. | Ethanol 'not the culprit' some consumers led to believe. |
| 2017 | 4/28/2008 11:11:24 AM | Farmers taking the lead on environmental stewardship | Recognize the need for the public to have confidence in their efforts. |
| 2011 | 4/25/2008 10:39:04 AM | Speculation driving crude, gasoline and diesel prices higher | Strengthening dollar, however, leads to price drop yesterday. |
| 2006 | 4/23/2008 12:32:05 PM | Energy, water use for ethanol plants reduced | Facilities are more energy efficient and use less water than a few years ago. |
| 2004 | 4/22/2008 4:47:36 PM | Des Moines gets nod for cleanest drinking water | Ranks first nationally according to EPA-required community water systems report. |
| 2003 | 4/22/2008 11:48:57 AM | Forecasters say Midwest drought risk double this year | Midwest 'overdue' for major drought says ISU climatologist. |
| 2001 | 4/21/2008 11:37:27 AM | Washington Post: ethanol impact on food prices overrated? | Other factors, newspaper reports, are helping increase the amount shoppers pay for food. |
| 2000 | 4/21/2008 9:42:04 AM | ISA offers web-based source for soybean farmers | New resource to help growers sort through the information clutter. |
| 1999 | 4/18/2008 3:09:10 PM | AMI launches meat plant You Tube channel | Will inform the public about typical conditions in meat plants. |
| 1998 | 4/18/2008 10:26:52 AM | South Korea opens border to U.S. beef products | Move will create new opportunities for U.S. cattle farmers. |
| 1996 | 4/17/2008 9:02:49 AM | Hoop barns improve cattle comfort, environmental quality | More than 250 farmers attend open house to enhance cattle feeding. |
| 1995 | 4/16/2008 10:12:26 PM | March food prices up only slightly | Consumer Price Index shows monthly food prices increase 0.2 percent. |
| 1992 | 4/15/2008 1:58:15 PM | ISU ag college name change spurs enrollment growth | Addition of 'life sciences' better describes college's overall mission, says Dean Wendy Wintersteen. |
| 1989 | 4/14/2008 5:09:28 PM | Texas A&M: oil, not corn at heart of food price increase | Report finds high oil prices are primary driver of increases at supermarket. |
| 1986 | 4/11/2008 12:24:46 PM | Competitive advantage remains for Iowa cattle feeders | Those who want to raise cattle must consider it their top priority, says beef expert. |
| 1985 | 4/11/2008 11:03:59 AM | USDA bills plant $67 million | Hallmark/Westland Meat Co. to cover costs associated with beef recall. |
| 1984 | 4/8/2008 10:05:27 AM | IPPA promotes demand to assist farmers | Aggressive campaigns designed to keep pork on the table. |
| 1983 | 4/7/2008 1:31:22 PM | Corn prices surge on reaction to plantings report | Soybean prices fall on increased acreage expectations. |
| 1981 | 4/6/2008 11:46:44 PM | Hog farming a good way to get started | Even with the challenges, raising hogs is best way to get foothold in agriculture. |
| 1980 | 4/5/2008 2:00:10 PM | North Carolina helps farmers convert manure into electricity | Pilot program will work with 50 hog farms. |
| 1979 | 4/4/2008 8:30:45 AM | Horse lovers decry possible slaughter ban | Ban leads to the abandonment and abuse of animals. |
| 1978 | 4/3/2008 1:01:43 PM | ISU research team helps farmers enhance air quality | Efforts part of proactive effort to grow Iowa's livestock farms responsibly and successfully. |
| 1977 | 4/3/2008 9:57:08 AM | Farm group responds to TIME article on biofuels | Piece lacks facts and misses the mark on renewable fuels and environmental quality. |
| 1976 | 4/3/2008 9:43:00 AM | Eggs: great food for the Iowa economy | Egg production and processing generates $1.8 billion in economic activity in Iowa. |
| 1972 | 4/1/2008 10:36:34 AM | Farmers expected to plant more corn, less soybeans | Corn plantings to total 86 million acres, down 8 percent from a year ago. |
| 1967 | 3/30/2008 4:04:06 PM | U.S. hog inventory increased 7 percent | Latest hogs and pigs report won't do much to help stagnant prices. |
| 1966 | 3/29/2008 2:10:02 PM | Iowa Supreme Court rejects effort to block new livestock farm | Upholds District Court decision by not granting injunction to stop construction. |
| 1965 | 3/29/2008 1:59:30 PM | Grain elevators squeezed by grain prices, credit woes | A few elevators have closed or suspended operatons as a result. |
| 1963 | 3/27/2008 11:08:55 AM | Nebraska hog farmer sold on methane digestor | Says technology has environmental, neighbor relations benefits. |
| 1962 | 3/27/2008 11:00:45 AM | Retail food prices increase at beginning of 2008 | AFBF Marketbasket Survey shows eight percent increase from first quarter 2007. |
| 1956 | 3/25/2008 1:50:29 PM | Research clarifies effect of feeding DDGs | No statistical difference found regarding animal health, meat safety. |
| 1955 | 3/25/2008 1:46:15 PM | Iowa hog farmer elected new NPPC vice president | Sam Carney to help lead national organization on livestock issues. |
| 1954 | 3/25/2008 11:22:57 AM | Abandoned horses strain shelters | Closure of harvesting facilities causes glut of unwanted equine. |
| 1953 | 3/24/2008 12:08:25 PM | Market worker pleads guilty in downer case | Levied three misdemeanor counts of illegal movement of non-ambulatory animal. |
| 1950 | 3/24/2008 11:56:43 AM | Biofuels helping lower energy prices | Commodity specialist says prices 15 percent lower than would be otherwise. |
| 1948 | 3/21/2008 9:36:46 AM | World fertilizer demand squeezes supply; prices up | Fertilizer industry working at full capacity to meet demand. |
| 1947 | 3/21/2008 9:10:03 AM | Shortage of large animal vets worrisome | Expert urges incentives to attract more young people to profession. |
| 1942 | 3/20/2008 11:03:12 AM | America celebrates agriculture | National Ag Day recognizes the bounty that comes from America's farms. |
| 1940 | 3/19/2008 1:29:55 PM | Collins man turns himself in on livestock abuse charges | Jonathan Wright, 21, faces charges stemming from March 8 incident. |
| 1937 | 3/18/2008 9:56:41 AM | EPC makes changes on manure application procedures | Affects farmers who use manure as fertilizer on soybean ground. |
| 1928 | 3/13/2008 10:35:44 AM | Farmers helping the American pocketbook | Fuel would cost 5-10 cents more per gallon if not for ethanol blend. |
| 1927 | 3/12/2008 9:12:07 PM | AFBF: proposed beef merger warrants close exam | Farmers expect thorough review and analysis by Justice Department to determine impact. |
| 1924 | 3/10/2008 8:37:30 PM | Iowa's beauty warms the soul | You don’t have to travel far to see Iowa’s beauty. Just step outside. |
| 1922 | 3/8/2008 2:01:03 PM | Money issues delay Farm Bill | Sluggish negotiations may delay important farm legislation. |
| 1921 | 3/7/2008 3:01:27 PM | Total red meat production sets new record in 2007 | Nearly 50 billion pounds, up two percent from last year. |
| 1920 | 3/7/2008 10:22:32 AM | Strong to moderate La Nina in place over U.S. | Eastern Corn Belt to be wet; dry conditions predicted for others, including Iowa. |
| 1918 | 3/5/2008 10:23:48 AM | EPA proposing additional animal feeding options | Effort currently being reviewed by U.S. farm organizations. |
| 1917 | 3/4/2008 1:22:31 PM | U.S. farm equipment exports increase | Value totals $28 billion last year, up 13 percent from 2006. |
| 1916 | 3/4/2008 1:21:39 PM | Grain demand intensifies drought concerns | Weather votality may replace Middle East votality, expert says. |
| 1914 | 3/3/2008 12:43:38 PM | Restaurants, truckers see demand waning | Dwindling discretionary income having an impact, says restaurant researcher. |
| 1913 | 3/3/2008 12:41:11 PM | Midwestern farmland prices up 16 percent in 2007 | Majority of ag lenders believe prices will continue to rise. |
| 1911 | 2/28/2008 9:14:08 AM | Cattle feeders compete against exports for distillers grains | Feed works well for farmers wanting to cushion the blow of high grain prices. |
| 1910 | 2/28/2008 9:12:00 AM | Adding DDGS to swine rations can help reduce feed costs | Renewable energy co-product finding a home on Iowa's farms. |
| 1906 | 2/26/2008 8:17:35 PM | Wheat, corn and soybean prices continue to soar | Commodity prices bounce around near all-time highs. |
| 1905 | 2/26/2008 8:14:40 PM | Unlocking corn's genetic code holds untold promise | Effort is critical as demand for corn increases. |
| 1904 | 2/25/2008 10:55:12 AM | Fertilizer costs continue to climb | USDA says fertilizer prices up 32 percent since January 2007. |
| 1903 | 2/22/2008 3:58:36 PM | Farmers reminded to use care when applying manure during winter | Encouraged to take extra steps to safeguard the quality of Iowa's rivers, lakes and streams. |
| 1901 | 2/21/2008 12:23:34 PM | Smithfield reduces sow inventory | Says it will reduce its herd by 4-5 percent beginning immediately. |
| 1900 | 2/21/2008 12:22:20 PM | Ag suppliers benefiting from high commodity prices | Companies selling everything from seed to tractors report solid earnings. |
| 1894 | 2/19/2008 5:24:25 PM | Energy researchers challenge attack on biofuels | Say claim that biofuel production increases greenhouse gas emissions unfounded. |
| 1890 | 2/13/2008 9:03:18 PM | Cattlemen support checkoff increase | Twenty years of inflation have eroded its effectiveness, say beef leaders. |
| 1883 | 2/11/2008 8:59:16 AM | Cattle farmers: continue to expect the unexpected | Export markets look strong, helping offset higher input costs. |
| 1880 | 2/6/2008 5:17:47 PM | Rising input costs require new considerations | Challenges and opportunities exist for grain and livestock farmers, says ISU’s Lawrence. |
| 1875 | 2/4/2008 12:13:57 PM | Cattle farmers speak out against mistreatment of livestock | Response comes after documented cattle abuses at California meat processor. |
| 1870 | 1/31/2008 12:21:57 PM | Farmers increasingly using best management practices | Efforts are having a positive impact on water quality. |
| 1869 | 1/31/2008 12:15:42 PM | Crop prices remain high, supplies tight | Competition for acreage also remains fierce. |
| 1868 | 1/30/2008 5:06:09 PM | Farming is good for your health, Part II | New study suggests dairy farmers less at risk for developing lung cancer. |
| 1867 | 1/30/2008 2:24:05 PM | Wright County farmers oppose Master Matrix fee | Iowa law does not specifically allow for the additional assessment. |
| 1865 | 1/29/2008 10:02:44 AM | New ag secretary confirmed | Former North Dakota Governor Ed Schafer succeeds Mike Johanns in top ag post. |
| 1863 | 1/28/2008 2:58:47 PM | Domestic pork consumption aids farmers | Healthy appetite for pork helps offset large supplies of the 'Other White Meat.' |
| 1858 | 1/25/2008 3:32:41 PM | Manure agreements critical for livestock farmers | Detailed agreements critical as value of manure increases. |
| 1857 | 1/25/2008 3:31:36 PM | Trade exports look strong for livestock farmers | Key markets to open, helping boost profitability, experts say. |
| 1852 | 1/22/2008 4:52:38 PM | Demand prompts ag career fair Feb. 14 at ISU | Strong interest from ag employers drives need to surface potential candidates. |
| 1850 | 1/21/2008 10:39:03 AM | Culver calls for odor funding | Iowa governor says field-based research can assist both farmers and neighbors. |
| 1848 | 1/17/2008 10:36:08 AM | Iowa Egg Council makes $2 million commitment to ISU | Funds to be used to establish endowed egg industry program. |
| 1847 | 1/16/2008 4:28:08 PM | Hog farmers encouraged to evaluate market weights | Changes in input costs could justify making changes says ISU's Lawrence. |
| 1840 | 1/12/2008 4:14:51 PM | Oil price surge helps ethanol plants | 'One hundred-dollar aoil elimates a lot of problems," says analyst. |
| 1829 | 1/7/2008 10:42:28 AM | Cattle workshops to benefit farmers | Eleven seminars to be held throughout Iowa focusing on risk management. |
| 1828 | 1/7/2008 10:25:18 AM | Demand driving hay prices higher | Buyers as far away as Tennessee and Georgia looking for quality hay in Iowa. |
| 1827 | 1/7/2008 10:23:53 AM | Farmers watching corn prices closely | Cash prices for corn are around $4.50 per bushel in much of the Corn Belt. |
| 1826 | 1/7/2008 10:14:20 AM | IPPA to announce top producer awards at 2008 Pork Congress | Master Pork Producers to be honored at annual event Jan. 23. |
| 1825 | 1/7/2008 10:02:54 AM | New year presents great opportunities for agriculture | Iowa's secretary of agriculture bullish on ag's prospects in 2008. |
| 1821 | 1/2/2008 3:17:34 PM | Farmers asked to participate in ag census | Quantifies the productivity of America's farms and farm families. |
| 1820 | 12/31/2007 2:21:18 PM | Iowa ag secretary supports air quality plan | Says state assistance to help livestock farmers mitigate odor is justified. |
| 1817 | 12/28/2007 4:31:01 PM | Pork profits to be thin, expert says | Higher costs could mean losses for hog farmers predicts ISU's John Lawrence. |
| 1811 | 12/24/2007 10:55:46 AM | IDALS to focus on odor research in 2008 | Department will make securing funding for research a priority in the new year. |
| 1810 | 12/24/2007 10:53:49 AM | Colorado hog farmers choose to phase out gestation stalls | Plan will take 10 years to implement. |
| 1806 | 12/20/2007 9:25:49 AM | Iowa farmland values surge 22 percent | This year’s increase greatest since 1976 |
| 1798 | 12/15/2007 2:22:49 PM | Iowa officials clarify livestock stance | Say they favor stopping new construction, not county control. |
| 1797 | 12/15/2007 2:19:36 PM | New monthly U.S. Pork export record set in October | Helps bolster what should be another record-setting year. |
| 1791 | 12/13/2007 1:41:04 PM | Nebraska power facility to run on biogas | Converting methane to electricity will decrease need for natural gas. |
| 1789 | 12/12/2007 5:31:15 PM | Sewage, petroleum enter Iowa's waterways | Mother Nature, accidents, mechanical failures impact water quality. |
| 1788 | 12/12/2007 9:07:42 AM | Living on farms good for your health | Newsweek article contradicts statements by anti-livestock activists |
| 1787 | 12/11/2007 10:54:49 AM | Don't blame ethanol for food inflation | Study shows that rising corn prices not to blame for higher grocery bill. |
| 1786 | 12/10/2007 2:56:52 PM | Farmers urged to monitor weather, livestock as storm approaches | Proactive measures can be taken to lessen risk to livestock. |
| 1785 | 12/10/2007 1:07:40 PM | Texas Panhandle dairies growing in number | Affordable land and welcoming business climate credited for surge. |
| 1781 | 12/7/2007 10:49:54 AM | House approves energy bill boosting renewables | Legislation would increase use of renewable fuels and increase fuel efficiency standards. |
| 1772 | 11/30/2007 4:00:06 PM | Soybean prices reach 34-year high | Increased demand from China and short supplies lead to the escalation. |
| 1771 | 11/30/2007 3:59:01 PM | Record breaking net farm income predicted | Expected to top $85 billion thanks to high commodity prices. |
| 1769 | 11/29/2007 3:05:48 PM | Iowa Farm Bureau praises livestock odor mitigation effort | Says bipartisan effort will ultimately lead to real on-farm solutions. |
| 1768 | 11/29/2007 12:53:27 PM | Burlington plans to update aging sewer system | Action part of a growing effort to limit sewage discharges into rivers, lakes and streams. |
| 1767 | 11/29/2007 10:18:30 AM | Voluntary program introduced to help livestock farmers | Efforts to focus on reducing odor transport from all livestock farms. |
| 1766 | 11/28/2007 9:33:01 AM | Most 'green' products sold not so eco-friendly | Majority of "green" products make false or misleading statements. |
| 1765 | 11/28/2007 9:29:22 AM | Feedlot cattle emit fewer greenhouse gas emissions | Study finds a 40 percent reduction versus organic, grass-fed beef. |
| 1754 | 11/20/2007 9:23:00 AM | U.S. cattle supplies remain tight | Report shows 11.76 million head on feed, down two percent from 2006. |
| 1751 | 11/17/2007 7:24:54 PM | Cattle numbers down nationally, up in Iowa | Iowa bucks national trend in cattle on feed. |
| 1750 | 11/17/2007 7:21:08 PM | Temporary weight limit exemption extended | Exemption continues so farmers can transport farm commodities. |
| 1747 | 11/15/2007 12:10:36 PM | Farm country feels urban push | South Dakota County tries to stave off conflict in managing growth. |
| 1745 | 11/14/2007 10:05:14 AM | Cattle taste freedom at McDonald's | Several head escape trailer when driver takes a break for fast food. |
| 1740 | 11/12/2007 1:57:22 PM | Study shows favorable impact of farm conservation efforts | Practices have helped reduce nitrogen and phosphorous rates in Iowa's water. |
| 1739 | 11/9/2007 4:20:55 PM | Corn harvest estimates lowered | While crop is still a bin-buster, it's not going to be as large as first thought. |
| 1736 | 11/8/2007 10:11:24 AM | USDA touts marketing of U.S. farm products overseas | Ag exports for 2007 expected to tally $79 billion. |
| 1731 | 11/2/2007 8:13:29 AM | NCBA challenges report linking cancer and red meat | Authors also recommend more exercise and avoiding surgary drinks. |
| 1730 | 11/2/2007 8:11:23 AM | Survey shows strong support for biofuels | Nearly three-quarters of Americans support greater renewable fuels use. |
| 1726 | 11/1/2007 8:50:10 AM | New online fact sheet to help hog farmers | Helps livestock farmers transition to new Pork Quality Assurance plan. |
| 1724 | 10/29/2007 1:09:44 PM | ISU's new dairy research farm opens | State-of-the-art facility to provide students with hands-on experience in dairying. |
| 1717 | 10/23/2007 12:51:20 PM | Cattle supplies to remain tight, prices strong | Trend expected to continue through early 2008. |
| 1714 | 10/22/2007 11:01:05 AM | Ver Steeg recognized for influential voice in animal ag | Inwood farmer recipient of ISU's 2007 Stange Award for Meritorious Service. |
| 1711 | 10/19/2007 11:20:56 AM | Monsanto CEO: improving crop yields expected | Food and fuel debate can be answered with improved crop genetics. |
| 1708 | 10/17/2007 1:44:34 PM | Higher milk prices helping dairy farmers | But the help doesn't come soon enough for some families. |
| 1703 | 10/16/2007 8:21:44 AM | Construction begins on FFA Enrichment Center | A 15-year dream materializes as ground breaks in Ankeny. |
| 1701 | 10/15/2007 8:43:26 AM | Health benefits from food increasingly important | Study: Consumers shop for health when they shop for food. |
| 1697 | 10/11/2007 8:36:41 AM | American consumers offer conflicting views on animal ag | Study finds that animal welfare ranks low compared to other social issues. |
| 1693 | 10/8/2007 10:31:35 AM | Oklahoma seeks to grow livestock farming | Leaders look to update regulations to help animal ag grow. |
| 1689 | 10/3/2007 10:01:16 AM | Grant to establish swine schools at ISU | Three-year grant totaling $460,000 to help develop program. |
| 1687 | 10/2/2007 11:13:26 AM | Investigation debunks claim that livestock reduces property values | Burlington Hawk Eye reports region’s property values affected little by hog sites. |
| 1684 | 10/1/2007 9:32:50 AM | Importance of hog farming celebrated in October | October Pork Month recognizes the benefits of raising hogs. |
| 1683 | 10/1/2007 9:21:21 AM | Iowa’s corn growers herald livestock’s importance | They're also working to grow Iowa's livestock farms responsibly and successfully. |
| 1675 | 9/25/2007 8:30:10 AM | Mixed reports on livestock farming’s present and future | Cattle placements down; hog numbers and milk output surge |
| 1667 | 9/19/2007 5:37:54 PM | ISU fall enrollment bolstered by animal agriculture | University sites record jump in number of animal science students. |
| 1666 | 9/19/2007 9:54:39 AM | Iowa farmland values tick higher | Latest survey finds a 7.1 percent increase during past six months. |
| 1664 | 9/18/2007 9:33:32 AM | Corn farmers are also stewards of the land | Proper land use, protecting water quality priorities for farm families. |
| 1659 | 9/13/2007 1:22:48 PM | Largest corn crop in U.S. history to be harvested | USDA pegs this falls crop at 13.3 billion bushels. |
| 1656 | 9/11/2007 10:08:52 AM | A good corn harvest is good for the world | Almost one of every five bushels of U.S. corn is shipped overseas. |
| 1655 | 9/11/2007 10:03:48 AM | Census of ag web site goes live | Latest information about ag now just a click away at www.agcensus.usda.gov. |
| 1652 | 9/10/2007 1:38:23 PM | Cause of FMD outbreak identified in UK | Drain leak in laboratory identified as the cause. |
| 1647 | 9/7/2007 9:17:57 AM | Hurricanes could bring rain to Iowa during harvest | Wind flows from Mexico to Canada bring moisture to the Hawkeye State. |
| 1644 | 9/5/2007 9:26:32 AM | Meatpacking making comeback in Omaha | Most job gains seen in processing, not harvesting. |
| 1643 | 9/1/2007 4:30:25 PM | Iowa's corn crop delivers food, feed and fuel | Benefits of corn promoted during National Corn Month in September. |
| 1640 | 8/30/2007 11:21:36 AM | Iowa counties affected by emergency CRP haying order | Sixty-one counties fall under the new order. |
| 1639 | 8/29/2007 1:49:04 PM | Biofuels offer opportunity for livestock farmers | Farmers also urged to use biodiesel in farm machinery this fall. |
| 1637 | 8/24/2007 4:21:01 PM | Iowa DNR encourages farmers to monitor manure storage | Experts available to answer questions if the need arises. |
| 1636 | 8/24/2007 3:30:41 PM | U of I study confirms responsible use of antibiotics | Improved facilities, animal care priorities for farm families who raise livestock. |
| 1635 | 8/24/2007 11:57:19 AM | China may lose 20 percent of hog herd | Pork prices climb nearly 50 percent as a result. |
| 1634 | 8/23/2007 11:57:10 AM | Georgia aims to become leading ethanol state | Look to forests to power cellulistic ethanol boom. |
| 1630 | 8/22/2007 12:18:00 PM | Scientists reassert the importance of eating eggs | Including eggs in diet is a good thing, researchers say. |
| 1629 | 8/21/2007 4:54:14 PM | Heavy rainfall results in numerous sewage bypasses | More than 25 cities report discharges; one manure incident identified. |
| 1624 | 8/17/2007 1:46:24 PM | Ag trade continues to be strong | Exports in 2007 predicted to top $80 billion, up from $71 billion last year. |
| 1623 | 8/17/2007 1:28:15 PM | ISA announces board of directors | Bob Cole of Fayette newly elected as District 3 director. |
| 1622 | 8/16/2007 12:32:41 PM | Americans want to know more about their food | Research underscores actitivites sponsored by CSIF. |
| 1618 | 8/14/2007 10:06:03 AM | Cities must do more to control runoff, says Register | Editorial cites dangers posed by sewage discharges, street runoff. |
| 1612 | 8/13/2007 10:28:38 AM | Farm fatalities down | Rate of injury drops as does the number killed in crop production activities. |
| 1608 | 8/10/2007 9:34:38 PM | Britain looks for disease source | Officials suspect outbreak originated on nearby research site. |
| 1601 | 8/7/2007 1:04:05 PM | Farm real estate prices continue to increase | Values up 14 percent from 2006 to record $2,160 per acre. |
| 1594 | 8/3/2007 12:23:35 PM | 2006 farm expenditures up 5.4 percent | Farmers spend nearly $235 billion last year, up from $223 billion in 2005. |
| 1582 | 8/1/2007 8:39:24 AM | Two dead hogs found near Algona | Local farmer alerted DNR staff to the illegal dump site. |
| 1580 | 7/31/2007 2:33:17 PM | Livestock nutrients powering neighborhoods | Manure increasingly used to provide electricity for homes. |
| 1576 | 7/29/2007 2:01:45 PM | ISU Extension to hold grain storage workshops | Topics to include grain conditioning, storage costs and future planning. |
| 1574 | 7/28/2007 1:58:32 PM | Leading animal welfare experts agree on g-stalls | Evidence proves that stalls are good for the animals. |
| 1570 | 7/26/2007 1:15:05 PM | Dairy farm digester turns waste into electricity | System billed as the first of its kind in operation. |
| 1562 | 7/19/2007 9:37:13 PM | Biodiesel board launched in Iowa | Demand for renewable fuel prompts new farmer-led initiative. |
| 1560 | 7/18/2007 12:51:22 PM | Court rules in favor of livestock farmers | EPA agreement safeguards farms from lawsuits says federal appeals court. |
| 1553 | 7/13/2007 3:30:39 PM | Wendy's makes changes | Company prefers pork from farms that don't use gestation stalls. |
| 1551 | 7/12/2007 2:42:02 PM | IPPA invests in the future of hog farming | Farmer organization donates $60,000 to Ellsworth CC swine program. |
| 1549 | 7/11/2007 4:42:27 PM | Facility to convert manure into natural gas | First-of-its-kind renewable energy plant to be located near Hull. |
| 1546 | 7/9/2007 10:07:12 AM | AFBF: corn prices have small impact on food costs | 'Food vs. fuel' issue is one of rhetoric, not reality, farm organization says. |
| 1534 | 6/28/2007 4:30:35 PM | CHARGES TO BE FILED FOR DEAD HOGS FOUND IN RACCOON RIVER | Hogs said to have originated on an Indiana farrowing farm. |
| 1533 | 6/28/2007 7:05:57 AM | Heavy rains cause more sewage discharges | Nearly 6.9 million gallons released since May 31 |
| 1529 | 6/25/2007 2:59:40 PM | Pork profits to end this fall, economist says | "We have about a 90 percent probability of red ink in fourth quarter," says expert. |
| 1527 | 6/22/2007 1:13:51 PM | Ethanol not to blame for rising food prices | Criticism rings hollow according to recent study |
| 1526 | 6/21/2007 12:22:15 PM | Washington County farmers seek limits on urban sprawl | Major developments, livestock farms increasingly in close proximity |
| 1524 | 6/20/2007 10:50:31 AM | CSIF releases statement on illegal hog dumping | CSIF urges law enforcement to conduct full investigation. |
| 1523 | 6/20/2007 10:47:36 AM | Farmers condemn hog dumping on WHO's Jan Mickelson Show | Farmers express outrage over illegal activity near Sac City. |
| 1520 | 6/18/2007 6:09:26 PM | More than 30 hog caracasses discovered in Sac County | DNR investigating hog dump found in Raccoon River June 17. |
| 1519 | 6/18/2007 5:33:15 PM | Patented prebiotics promote health | Crops show promise in helping human health and livestock. |
| 1516 | 6/15/2007 8:34:23 AM | Hog farmers highlight importance of exports | Trade has helped farmers remain profitable despite rising feed costs. |
| 1515 | 6/15/2007 8:29:05 AM | Cattle feeding moving north | Report indicates growth in the northern feedlots, declines in the south. |
| 1506 | 6/8/2007 9:31:24 AM | National Pork Board launches new consortium | Effort to focus on nutritional efficiency for all hog farmers. |
| 1501 | 6/6/2007 10:28:15 AM | Turkeys fuel electricity for Minnesota town | Benson power plant converting turkey litter into electricity. |
| 1500 | 6/5/2007 12:49:43 PM | Iowa farmers appointed to National Pork Board | Johanns names Tim Bierman of Larrabee to post. |
| 1497 | 6/4/2007 12:47:46 PM | Export forecast lowered slightly | Drop due in part to increased competition in world corn markets. |
| 1494 | 6/1/2007 10:49:40 AM | Gas prices would climb without ethanol | Removing ethanol would create 45-cent price increase. |
| 1493 | 5/31/2007 1:21:50 PM | Scientists study naturally low-fat milk producing cows | New Zealand discovery may yield milk with lower saturated fat content. |
| 1491 | 5/29/2007 3:55:18 PM | EPA to offer $8 million in grants to livestock farmers | Application deadline is Monday, July 9. |
| 1485 | 5/22/2007 9:31:58 AM | Linn County brings agriculture alive for school kids | Ag fair lets children get close-up look at livestock, farming. |
| 1483 | 5/21/2007 10:49:08 AM | Higher electricity prices expected this summer | Price spike to have direct impact on livestock farmers. |
| 1476 | 5/17/2007 8:48:34 AM | USDA clears hogs for processing | Pigs known to have eaten tainted feed are healthy. |
| 1475 | 5/16/2007 8:58:57 AM | Strong demand boosts corn, soy price outlook | USDA says nation's corn yield will average 150 bushels per acre. |
| 1470 | 5/13/2007 10:36:59 PM | Register editorial condemns sewage discharges | May 13 essay echoes the double standard voiced last month by CSIF. |
| 1469 | 5/12/2007 7:33:46 PM | Corn yields may jump 10 percent within five years | Experts say GMO varieities will help lead to the greater productivity. |
| 1463 | 5/8/2007 4:18:40 PM | EPC looks at municipal waste bypass problem | Publicity of double standard stirs action. |
| 1461 | 5/6/2007 2:09:53 PM | Iowa loses 100,000 acres of farmland | Number of Iowa farms also declines. |
| 1459 | 5/4/2007 10:24:56 AM | U.S. red meat production record expected | Predicted to climb nearly 1 percent from 2006. |
| 1458 | 5/4/2007 10:10:38 AM | Cattle, hog farmers realize profitable prices in March | Return to profit welcomed by Iowa's cattle farmers. |
| 1457 | 5/4/2007 10:06:14 AM | High feed costs, strong exports raise milk prices | Supply not able to keep up with surging demand. |
| 1454 | 5/2/2007 4:39:19 PM | Nebraska slides in total red meat production | Iowa now tops the list at 552.2 million pounds. |
| 1453 | 5/2/2007 12:03:59 PM | Role of dairy foods in weight loss studied | Earlier research shows promising results. |
| 1452 | 5/1/2007 8:55:33 AM | May Beef Month celebrated | Recognizes farmers and high quality, wholesome and nutritious beef. |
| 1448 | 4/27/2007 12:26:25 PM | USDA speaks out on hog feed | Further restrictions to be placed on imported feed. |
| 1447 | 4/26/2007 3:07:52 PM | Animal welfare expert applauds pork industry efforts | Temple Grandin recognizes Pork Quality Assurance Plus. |
| 1446 | 4/26/2007 12:12:36 PM | Manure doesn’t belong under toxic waste laws | Livestock farmers threatened by activists and CERCLA, columnist writes. |
| 1444 | 4/25/2007 11:27:12 AM | Hog feed concerns reported | Hogs on North Carolina farm test positive for Melamine. |
| 1428 | 4/13/2007 5:30:46 PM | DNR chief, three EPC appointees confirmed | Rich Leopold takes the helm at DNR; one EPC appointee awaits decision. |
| 1426 | 4/12/2007 10:10:47 AM | Farmland productivity values up 18.5 percent | Department of revenue estimates increase at $126 per acre. |
| 1423 | 4/10/2007 12:53:49 PM | Cattle farmers struggle with higher breakeven costs | Average loss of $59.28 per head in February. |
| 1422 | 4/10/2007 12:51:50 PM | Hog farmers benefit from another profitable month | Prices remain favorable despite rising feed costs. |
| 1419 | 4/6/2007 10:44:55 AM | Proper planning, management can reduce odor transport | Livestock experts highlight best management practices and CSIF farm forum. |
| 1416 | 4/4/2007 9:05:07 AM | Proposed bill would outlaw key livestock antibiotics | AFBF urges rejection of proposed legislation. |
| 1414 | 4/3/2007 11:35:42 AM | New biotech corn could improve ethanol production | Pilot-scale studies show tremendous promise, researchers say. |
| 1413 | 4/3/2007 11:18:12 AM | Food prices increase 4 percent in first quarter | Eggs show sharpest climb, up 33 cents per dozen. |
| 1412 | 4/2/2007 10:39:34 AM | Livestock critical to community growth, prosperity | Adair County entrepreneur values strong farms. |
| 1411 | 3/30/2007 1:49:23 PM | Cattle farming poised for growth in Iowa, expert says | Farm families, communities to benefit from industry's renewed vitality. |
| 1409 | 3/30/2007 1:23:16 PM | Retail milk prices expected to increase | Consumers should expect to pay 30 cents more per gallon. |
| 1395 | 3/24/2007 2:39:36 PM | Iowa land prices surge... again | Strong corn and soybean prices spark 17 percent increase. |
| 1393 | 3/23/2007 9:25:26 AM | South Dakota, Ohio livestock coalitions go to work for farmers | Organizations set the pace for like-minded initiatives |
| 1391 | 3/22/2007 2:58:05 PM | Livestock manure transforms into profit | Manure a valuable fertilizer for grain and vegetable farmers. |
| 1390 | 3/22/2007 2:56:08 PM | EPA suggests exemption for livestock manure | Superfund law not intended for agriculture, experts say. |
| 1388 | 3/20/2007 8:44:15 PM | High corn prices, high food prices may not be bad | House ag committee chair speaks his mind at Animal Ag Alliance Summit. |
| 1386 | 3/19/2007 3:21:01 PM | Cattle feeders increasingly look to ethanol co-products | Nearly 50 million tons of DDGs to be available by 2012. |
| 1383 | 3/17/2007 10:18:42 AM | Food spending in U.S. increases, says report | Ag Department says per capita food expenditures rise $200 annually. |
| 1379 | 3/15/2007 11:39:16 AM | Culver appoints four to state environmental commission | Buell, Thicke not reappointed despite ICCI support. |
| 1376 | 3/14/2007 12:31:13 PM | Hog farmers affirm premise ID efforts | NPPC delegates continue support of mandatory national ID system. |
| 1375 | 3/14/2007 12:27:26 PM | Bills introduced to clarify manure is not hazardous | Nearly every farm would be impacted if clarification not made. |
| 1367 | 3/8/2007 10:46:58 AM | Iowa cattle farmers face losses in January | Hog producers eek out slim profit margin for the month. |
| 1366 | 3/8/2007 10:10:12 AM | Farm group urges defeat of downed animal act | AFBF's Bob Stallman says new law is too encompassing. |
| 1365 | 3/7/2007 3:02:01 PM | U.S. ag equipment industry quantifies impact | Generates $82 billion in economic activity, industry says. |
| 1364 | 3/7/2007 2:55:25 PM | IDALS seeks reflections from Iowa livestock farmers | Blizzard brought out the best in Iowa's farmers, says IDALS. |
| 1362 | 3/6/2007 6:54:07 PM | Ethanol production, demand sets new record | Output surges to 4.86 billion gallons, up 24.3 percent. |
| 1358 | 3/5/2007 8:31:32 AM | Farmers elected to lead NPPC | Jill Appell of Illinois to serve as president. |
| 1357 | 3/3/2007 10:04:57 AM | U.S. pork exports yield impressive results | Check-off funded study shows power of U.S. hog farmers. |
| 1356 | 3/3/2007 10:01:29 AM | Grimes a fixture at National Pork Forum | Noted economist reflects on his career serving farmers. |
| 1354 | 3/2/2007 1:18:26 PM | Ag exports revised upward | Ag Secretary Johanns says record $78 billion predicted for 2007. |
| 1348 | 2/28/2007 8:35:22 AM | Some foresee challenges in cattle sector | Number of cattle placed in feedlots declines in January |
| 1346 | 2/27/2007 4:22:43 PM | Ethanol plant fueled by cattle manure | Nebraska-based plant will be home to 27,000 head of cattle. |
| 1341 | 2/24/2007 10:26:22 AM | Ethanol fuels jump in farmland values | Cost of farmland jumps 13 percent in Iowa, 10 percent in Wisconsin. |
| 1332 | 2/21/2007 12:31:53 PM | Hormone thefts intensify | California dairy farmers stepping up efforts to halt thefts of rBST. |
| 1331 | 2/21/2007 12:30:20 PM | Corn on corn creates challenges | Growers urged to carefully evaluate hybrid choices for continues corn production. |
| 1328 | 2/20/2007 10:58:36 AM | Research conducted on turning hog manure into energy | North Carolina pursues pilot project to tranform waste into electricity. |
| 1323 | 2/16/2007 1:01:46 PM | Johanns: corn acres to increase | Three million CRP acres could be converted to corn by next year. |
| 1315 | 2/12/2007 10:20:01 AM | Bill to prohibit cloned products from organic labeling | Cloning 'not a natural process,' say Sens. Kohl and Leahy. |
| 1312 | 2/10/2007 9:25:21 AM | Manure applicator certification deadline approaching | Deadline to be certified is March 1. |
| 1310 | 2/9/2007 9:31:59 PM | Thirteen counties refuse to use Master Matrix | Number remains relative unchanged since Matrix adoption in 2003. |
| 1309 | 2/9/2007 9:26:53 PM | ISA seeks candidates for ag-urban leader initiative | Program to help build relations with farmers, consumers and include focus on livestock. |
| 1308 | 2/9/2007 8:15:36 AM | Ethanol impact drives cattle meeting discussions | Both inside and outside the conference rooms of the National Cattle Industry Annual Meeting last week in Nashville, conversations often drifted back to one topic: ethanol’s impact on the cattle business. |
| 1306 | 2/8/2007 8:01:36 AM | Little expansion seen in inventory of cattle herd | Lack of growth seen as slightly friendly to prices. |
| 1303 | 2/7/2007 11:23:45 AM | New study confirms benefits of milk | Three servings of dairy products daily can help with weight loss. |
| 1302 | 2/7/2007 10:00:29 AM | Bio-gas industry explored at day-long seminar Feb. 28 | Growing opportunities for methane production exist in Iowa. |
| 1301 | 2/6/2007 12:23:19 PM | The number of animal veterinarians declining | Since 1990, number of vets focusing on livestock has dropped to less than 4,500. |
| 1296 | 2/5/2007 11:57:11 AM | Food affordability celebrated | Average American will earn enough by Feb. 4 to pay for year's supply of food. |
| 1295 | 2/3/2007 5:45:49 PM | Indoor barns keep livestock comfortable | Hogs, cattle and poultry thrive indoors as wind chills plunge to 30 below outside. |
| 1294 | 2/3/2007 5:14:58 PM | Legislators seek to aid Iowa’s livestock feedlots | Bill would create grant program to spur growth of livestock farms. |
| 1293 | 2/2/2007 4:04:39 PM | Challenges and opportunities part of today's agriculture, says Northey | State's top ag official also praises CSIF, urges caution on more livestock regulations. |
| 1279 | 1/26/2007 4:33:48 PM | Four feedlots receive notice from EPA | Farmers notified of illegal discharges into nearby creeks. |
| 1277 | 1/26/2007 10:41:57 AM | NPPC pushes to ID all farms by end of year | Effort made possible through cooperation with USDA. |
| 1276 | 1/25/2007 12:29:09 PM | Smithfield to phase out gestation stalls | Announcements made January 24th. |
| 1275 | 1/25/2007 12:27:55 PM | NPPC comments on Smithfield gestation stall plan | Organization stops short of critizing the plan. |
| 1269 | 1/22/2007 12:17:20 PM | Editorial discredits animal activist groups | Starbucks offers latest example of marketing to unfounded fears. |
| 1268 | 1/22/2007 12:14:27 PM | Strong demand and reduced supplies to affect hog inventories | There could be a "tug of war" between meat packers for available hogs. |
| 1267 | 1/21/2007 2:35:50 PM | Ethanol needs livestock | Renewable energy can be a boon for Iowa, but only with a vibrant livestock industry. |
| 1265 | 1/21/2007 2:23:11 PM | Administration to push demand for ethanol | Bush may call on refiners to use in excess of 60 billion gallons by 2030. |
| 1262 | 1/19/2007 10:59:58 AM | Number of biotech acres continues to grow | Worldwide plantings climb by 13 percent last year. |
| 1261 | 1/19/2007 10:58:55 AM | Farmers planting more corn to meet demand | Planting decisions swayed as corn prices hover near $4 per bushel. |
| 1258 | 1/16/2007 8:49:18 PM | Economist says corn prices could reach $5 per bushel | Explosive corn market likely to continue for several years. |
| 1257 | 1/15/2007 9:30:18 PM | 2006 corn, soybean crops shrink in final USDA estimate | Higher prices will impact both livestock and ethanol producers. |
| 1254 | 1/12/2007 5:20:10 PM | Dykshorn elected new leader of Iowa State Dairy Association | Ireton dairy farmer elected this week during ISDA annual meeting. |
| 1252 | 1/12/2007 9:31:07 AM | Animal Ag Alliance to host livestock summit March 19-21 | Focus will be on developing solutions to challenges facing livestock farmers. |
| 1247 | 1/10/2007 4:34:52 PM | Cattle-on-feed numbers soar to record highs | USDA says feedlots are packed; largest number since report began in 1996. |
| 1246 | 1/9/2007 5:13:02 PM | Sow farrowing intentions limited by high corn prices | High feed costs may discourage farmers from adding to their swine herds. |
| 1244 | 1/8/2007 10:02:38 AM | Animl ag initiative increases livestock awareness | USB plans to continue its pro-livestock campaign. |
| 1243 | 1/8/2007 9:58:18 AM | Market experts see challenges for livestock farmers | Revenue to be lower this year for all meat commodities. |
| 1238 | 1/5/2007 8:44:04 AM | Swift & Co. saids raids to cost $30 million | Losses related to reduced operating efficiencies and hiring incentives. |
| 1236 | 1/2/2007 11:55:42 AM | FDA approval may spark clone-free labeling | However, meat and milk from cloned animals may not appear in supermarkets for years. |
| 1234 | 1/1/2007 10:20:16 AM | Ethanol inspires shift in ag landscape | Corn acreage for 2007 may reach historic levels. |
| 1233 | 12/31/2006 4:07:15 PM | Profitable prices to end for hog farmers | Economist says red ink will return for producers in early 2007. |
| 1232 | 12/30/2006 11:32:35 AM | Vonk to be replaced as Iowa DNR Director | Gov.-elect Culver selects Rich Leopold as state's top environmental official. |
| 1231 | 12/29/2006 7:23:16 AM | U.S. milk production continues to increase | Better technology, larger dairy numbers cited as cause. |
| 1230 | 12/29/2006 7:20:37 AM | Cattle-on-feed numbers soar to record highs | Trend slowing, however, due to higher corn prices. |
| 1229 | 12/28/2006 9:51:10 AM | Goat popularity surging | Goat herds grazing on pastures once roamed by dairy cattle. |
| 1228 | 12/28/2006 9:49:17 AM | Meat from cloned animals to be cleared for sale | Studies show meat poses no more risk than natural-born counterparts. |
| 1226 | 12/27/2006 2:27:40 PM | Rise in land values slows, says Fed | Iowa farmland values, however, soar to new records based on ISU report. |
| 1224 | 12/24/2006 10:55:54 AM | USDA expects near-record corn prices in 2006-2007 | Corn acreage to grow in 2007 as a result of strong prices. |
| 1221 | 12/22/2006 3:23:09 PM | U.S. ethanol demand seen doubling by 2012 | Output to reach 11.2 billion gallons, experts say. |
| 1214 | 12/20/2006 10:33:39 AM | Iowa farmland values reach new high | The average acre soars to $3,204, the highest ever recorded. |
| 1213 | 12/19/2006 5:18:21 PM | Nebraska corporate farming law ruled unconstitutional | Court says Initiative 300 discriminates against out-of-state interests. |
| 1210 | 12/18/2006 12:01:51 PM | Swift immigration raids challenged | Plant operations continue but at reduced levels. |
| 1209 | 12/18/2006 11:56:04 AM | Johanns address high corn prices | Prices at highest level in more than a decade. |
| 1207 | 12/15/2006 3:38:43 PM | U.S. ethanol demand to double by 2012 | Total output forecast to reach 11.2 billion gallons. |
| 1203 | 12/12/2006 1:19:51 PM | Beginning Farmers Conference to be held in Ames Feb. 3 | Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers to present on neighbor relations. |
| 1202 | 12/12/2006 10:24:59 AM | High prices forecast for corn and soybeans | Next year's corn and soybean crop to be worth $13.3 billion more than 2005. |
| 1197 | 12/6/2006 9:48:51 PM | Iowa Farm Bureau offers methane credit trading to farmers | Will be issued through the Chicago Climate Exchange. |
| 1196 | 12/6/2006 9:47:50 PM | FCC rules on Farm Journal petition regarding RFD-TV | Not clear what impact, if any, ruling will have on popular educational station. |
| 1193 | 12/5/2006 1:35:51 PM | ISU report underscores livestock's importance | It also reinforces the Coalition's mission to responsibly grow Iowa's livestock farms. |
| 1190 | 12/2/2006 11:03:55 AM | DNR urges precaution when catastrophic loss occurs | Rules limit where and how livestock mortalities can be managed. |
| 1189 | 12/1/2006 12:55:40 PM | Farm income expected to dip | Lower livestock prices, increased input costs cited as the cause. |
| 1187 | 11/30/2006 2:42:02 PM | Mandatory livestock ID ruled out | USDA recognizes that voluntary approach is best. |
| 1186 | 11/30/2006 1:05:42 PM | Ethanol producers looking at more utilization | One option is to allow drivers to choose ethanol blend percentage. |
| 1185 | 11/29/2006 11:55:11 AM | Dairy farmers discuss farm bill, immigration | Work to maintain uniform message and uniform front on important issues. |
| 1184 | 11/27/2006 4:48:20 PM | ISU announces vision for Iowa animal agriculture | Excellent potential for livestock in Iowa, experts say. |
| 1183 | 11/27/2006 4:14:20 PM | Industry leaders discuss feed costs and livestock | Rising corn prices may cause shift in hog numbers. |
| 1177 | 11/22/2006 3:51:53 PM | First cellulose ethanol plant announced | Site near Emmetsburg to feature new innovations for making ethanol. |
| 1176 | 11/22/2006 3:49:38 PM | Cattle on feed increases four percent | Economists call it a good sign for cattle farmers come spring. |
| 1172 | 11/17/2006 4:47:28 PM | ICA winter conference Dec. 7-8 in West Des Moines | Policy, educational sessions to headline annual confab. |
| 1169 | 11/17/2006 12:53:18 PM | EPC rules to limit manure on soybean ground | Iowa Soybean Association says EPC ignores facts. |
| 1165 | 11/15/2006 12:53:29 PM | Thanksgiving feast to cost slightly more | Annual survey finds the turkey dinner and trimmings to cost $1.32 more than 2005. |
| 1157 | 11/8/2006 1:58:37 PM | Livestock important part of Iowa's prosperity | Livestock and recreation work together to make Iowa vibrant. |
| 1152 | 11/3/2006 2:14:12 PM | Livestock to fuel new ethanol plant | Texas-based plant to utilize animal nutrients to power facility. |
| 1151 | 11/3/2006 9:27:30 AM | Iowa Cattlemen's Association names new leader | Bruce Berven returns as executive vice president of the state association. |
| 1150 | 11/2/2006 4:23:54 PM | Cattle producers remain profitable in September | Higher market prices boost profits for farm families raising cattle. |
| 1148 | 11/2/2006 2:12:46 PM | Farmers resist selling ethanol plants | Buyout offers for some plants as high as $275 million. |
| 1145 | 10/30/2006 3:27:55 PM | U.S. soy exports record another billion bushel year | More than 930 million bushels exported in 2006 marketing year. |
| 1143 | 10/30/2006 8:27:00 AM | Wild pigs may be source of E. Coli | New evidence shifts focus of investigation. |
| 1138 | 10/24/2006 9:46:26 AM | Milk production down slightly | But remains ahead of year-ago totals. |
| 1133 | 10/20/2006 11:56:43 AM | Officials say farmers won't be penalized for dust | Dust from crop fields not high on list, says EPA officials during trip to Iowa. |
| 1127 | 10/15/2006 1:48:53 PM | Cattle, hog producers enjoy profitable August | Hog farmers average $32.28 per head profit. |
| 1126 | 10/12/2006 9:04:00 PM | Grain stockpiles at lowest level in 25 years | Weather problems could worsen the situation, experts say. |
| 1125 | 10/12/2006 8:39:29 PM | New web site launched for dairy farmers | Educates consumers about animal welfare and environmental stewardship. |
| 1114 | 10/5/2006 7:54:50 PM | October is National Pork Month | The numbers underscore hog farming's importance to Iowa. |
| 1113 | 10/4/2006 11:20:33 AM | Iowa farmland values edge 5.3 percent higher | However, price increase appears to be leveling off, according to recent survey. |
| 1110 | 10/2/2006 4:55:06 PM | Retail food prices increase slightly | Third quarter prices up $1.13 compared to 2005. |
| 1109 | 9/29/2006 4:15:45 PM | Wildlife plays major role in water pollution, studies show | Geese, deer, raccoons etc. account for five times the pollution caused by livestock. |
| 1106 | 9/28/2006 5:32:43 PM | EPC advances ban on swine manure applied to soybeans | Myriad of facts not considered in their decision. |
| 1102 | 9/27/2006 12:35:33 PM | Animal nutrients too valuable to waste | Certified applicators take great care and pride in doing things right. |
| 1100 | 9/25/2006 8:59:15 AM | Agricultural statistics book now available | Includes data on grain and livestock farming, farmland values and weather information. |
| 1098 | 9/21/2006 10:19:11 PM | Location and longevity | Study discounts link between asthma and livestock. |
| 1096 | 9/21/2006 12:53:42 PM | USDA raises corn, soy production forecasts | Corn crop estimated at 11.1 billion bushels; soybeans at 3.09 billion. |
| 1094 | 9/20/2006 11:27:49 AM | House calls for one food safety agency | Want to consolidate responsibilities in aftermath of E. coli outbreak. |
| 1092 | 9/19/2006 2:05:27 PM | Senators urged to review merger | Want to look closely at Smithfield Foods-Premium Standard Farms proposal. |
| 1091 | 9/19/2006 2:04:09 PM | Feed and fuel come from same corn field | University of Illinois research looks at enhancing feed products for livestock. |
| 1089 | 9/18/2006 1:50:11 PM | Air quality claims against livestock greatly exagerated | Studies don't support further restrictions farm families who raise livestock. |
| 1077 | 9/12/2006 11:46:33 AM | USDA: corn and soybean crops to exceed 2005 | Latest crop report boosts corn and soybean crop estimates. |
| 1074 | 9/11/2006 3:33:01 PM | Animal nutrients create jobs, enhance environment | "The more livestock we have, the better things are," says long-time family farmer. |
| 1069 | 9/8/2006 5:24:34 PM | Record ag exports expected again in 2007 | US ag exports will total $68 billion, eclipsing old record of $62.5 billion. |
| 1067 | 9/7/2006 11:15:17 AM | Iowa benefits from more cattle, experts say | Iowa may reverse cattle numbers -- numbers that peaked in 1972. |
| 1066 | 9/6/2006 8:51:52 AM | Let’s reshape debate about livestock production | Let's move from the question 'why' to 'how,' says ISU economist. |
| 1065 | 9/5/2006 2:03:13 PM | Columnist: Iowa gubernatorial candidates prefer status-quo | Both tickets not likely to further restrict livestock farming in Iowa. |
| 1062 | 9/1/2006 3:38:20 PM | USDA predicts net farm income to drop 26 percent | Rising fuel costs and drought cited as the cause. |
| 1059 | 8/30/2006 5:00:01 PM | NPPC files comments on Clean Water Act | Calls latest CAFO rule "reasonable" but cites reservations about terminology, deadlines. |
| 1057 | 8/29/2006 9:26:40 AM | Voluntary approach to animal ID preferred, says Johanns | U.S. ag secretary says voluntary ID remains best strategy for all involved. |
| 1051 | 8/25/2006 3:42:39 PM | Consumer demands require on-farm changes | "The consumer with the car is king of the food chain," says ISU economist. |
| 1037 | 8/15/2006 9:05:16 PM | Eleven percent of Iowa livestock premises registered | Iowa making progress in registring farms for proposed national animal ID system. |
| 1032 | 8/10/2006 10:21:13 AM | Farm group pleased with director discretion objection | Farm Bureau says siting decisions of new farms should not be made arbitrarily. |
| 1031 | 8/9/2006 10:25:48 PM | Governor urges more restrictions on livestock farming | Vilsack says he'll stump for more regulations during final months in office. |
| 1028 | 8/7/2006 7:42:55 PM | Ag analysts: corn demand may soon outpace supply | Ethanol expected to consume 2.15 billion bushels over the next year. |
| 1026 | 8/5/2006 9:09:54 PM | ISU researchers turn farm waste into fuel | Team is converting corn stalks and animal nutrients into bio-oil. |
| 1025 | 8/4/2006 7:44:16 AM | DNR director’s inconsistencies do a disservice to Iowa | Iowa Department of Natural Resources Director Jeff Vonk asserts that residents have no voice as to where livestock farms are located (July 26 Des Moines Register). |
| 1023 | 8/3/2006 2:02:28 PM | Livestock farmers seek answers on proposed rule | Farmers encouraged to use best judgement on applying for discharge permits. |
| 1020 | 8/2/2006 11:29:15 AM | Farm sector feeling labor squeeze | Average wage paid to farm workers reaches all-time high of $9.79 per hour. |
| 1017 | 7/30/2006 11:42:26 AM | Cattle numbers, red meat production grows | Feedlot inventory up seven percent from July 2004, says USDA. |
| 1010 | 7/27/2006 7:49:42 AM | Cattlemen outline policy on key issues | Eleven interim resolutions, directives and recommendations approved |
| 1007 | 7/20/2006 1:38:47 PM | Farmers care for livestock during summer heat | Animal welfare top concern for farmers as temperatures soar. |
| 1006 | 7/19/2006 11:03:39 AM | Senate bill: superfund does not apply to livestock | Legislation would clarify regulatory provisions related to animal nutrients. |
| 1005 | 7/18/2006 5:26:35 PM | Ethanol production impacts USDA supply-demand report | Projecting ending stocks for corn declines despite increased plantings. |
| 995 | 7/11/2006 3:52:59 PM | Manure applicators reminded of annual certification | ISU Extension offices encourage timely scheduling. |
| 993 | 7/10/2006 8:59:47 AM | Report shows 98 percent of U.S. farms are family enterprises | Most farms still depend on off-farm income to help cover costs. |
| 985 | 7/6/2006 11:13:49 AM | Investments paying dividends in Iowa’s water quality | Analysis of 13 Iowa watersheds show environmental practices having an impact. |
| 984 | 7/5/2006 4:22:18 PM | Pork industry looks for common sense in CAFO rule | NPPC says EPA has proposed "effective regulatory program." |
| 983 | 7/5/2006 11:33:27 AM | A-FAN launches to help Nebraska livestock farmers grow | Goal of organization is to help farmers, rural communities prosper. |
| 972 | 6/26/2006 9:37:05 AM | New considerations recommneded for manure incorporation | Specific soil types, not county average yields, should be used for P Index. |
| 970 | 6/23/2006 12:11:44 PM | Manure-powered ethanol plant planned | Ethanol plant to use manure from local dairy farm to power production. |
| 968 | 6/22/2006 4:14:07 PM | U of I studies possible link between hogs and asthma rates | Researchers agree that parental smoking may also play a role. |
| 967 | 6/22/2006 9:40:43 AM | Pork profits to erode this fall | Two-year stretch of profitability will end later this year, economists say. |
| 966 | 6/21/2006 12:35:46 PM | U.S., Japan reach agreement on beef trade resumption | Breakthrough comes after intense discussion. |
| 965 | 6/21/2006 9:22:00 AM | Farm employees earn average wage of $35,000 | Research shows 3.5 percent annual increase in farm wages since 1990. |
| 964 | 6/20/2006 11:47:36 AM | National Animal Disease Lab under investigation | Two employees call attention to environmental and worker safety issues. |
| 963 | 6/20/2006 10:51:05 AM | EPC approves additional hurdle for Iowa farm families | Activists hail DNR director discretion rule but say it doesn't go far enough. |
| 957 | 6/15/2006 2:00:08 PM | Web-based tool to help livestock farmers | Air management assessment will address air quality concerns. |
| 956 | 6/15/2006 1:54:25 PM | Illinois embarks on novel livestock odor testing project | Swine project receives $251,000 grant for "discovery farms." |
| 955 | 6/14/2006 12:54:33 PM | Washington biodiesel plant breaking ground | Connection between livestock and energy independence closely linked. |
| 950 | 6/9/2006 9:51:10 AM | High breakevens hurt cattle producers in April | Hog farmers, on the other hand, enjoy 27th consecutive month of profitability. |
| 947 | 6/7/2006 1:27:33 PM | Iowa should be encouranging livestock | Veto of SF 2377 negates 11 years of rule-making by Iowa legislature. |
| 944 | 6/5/2006 2:16:53 PM | TIME Magazine covers beef production practices | Article draws contrast between grain-fed and grass-finished beef. |
| 943 | 6/5/2006 10:09:59 AM | New pork processing facility finds home in East Moline | $135 million plant will employ 1,000 workers by 2010. |
| 941 | 6/2/2006 9:02:33 AM | Record U.S. farm exports projected for 2006 | U.S. farm exports will total a record $67 billion for the year ending Sept. 30. |
| 937 | 5/31/2006 5:40:23 PM | Governor vetoes DNR Director Discretion bill | Move grants DNR greater power to restrict where and how livestock can be raised. |
| 936 | 5/31/2006 10:10:22 AM | Construction begins on new Iowa State Dairy farm | Facility, located north of Ames, is scheduled to open next year. |
| 935 | 5/30/2006 11:33:05 AM | Anxiety over bird flu causes economic hardship | Scare over poultry meat sparked by bird flu has been overdone, experts say. |
| 934 | 5/30/2006 11:30:54 AM | Cattlemen exploring new environmental initiatives | Cost-effective efforts seek to control potential runoff. |
| 931 | 5/26/2006 9:31:51 AM | Livestock farmers urged to be aware water sources | Changes in the list of major water sources became effective in April. |
| 926 | 5/23/2006 7:46:56 PM | Conservation efforts having impact | USDA reports that erosion on U.S. cropland has decreased by 43 percent since 1982. |
| 925 | 5/22/2006 9:41:18 PM | Director discretion bill should be signed by Governor | Many powers sought by the DNR are already covered under existing law. |
| 922 | 5/19/2006 2:38:28 PM | County control focus of "Living in Iowa" report | State's top environmental official says livestock barns causing people to leave rural Iowa. |
| 921 | 5/19/2006 11:51:03 AM | 2006 World Pork Expo set for June 8-10 | Nearly 30,000 people expected to attend 18th annual expo at Iowa State Fairgrounds. |
| 915 | 5/17/2006 4:36:10 PM | Senator Kibbie calls his vote on SF 2377 "a mistake" | "If I had my vote back, it would be different today," he says. |
| 914 | 5/16/2006 4:29:39 PM | IPTV to focus on county control | "Living in Iowa" broadcast May 18 to highlight the controversial issue. |
| 910 | 5/15/2006 10:45:36 AM | Iowa turkey growers take health issues seriously | Industry has established firewalls to ensure consumer safety. |
| 907 | 5/12/2006 1:50:31 PM | National Egg Month highlights the industry's importance | Celebrate National Egg Month by trying some new recipes. |
| 903 | 5/10/2006 3:45:30 PM | Record 2005 livestock receipts reported in Iowa | Economic benefits of record receipts benefit communities statewide. |
| 895 | 5/4/2006 7:45:25 AM | Iowa Legislature acts in a bipartisan way to limit DNR authority | Passes SF2377 limiting DNR's control over where and how livestock can be rasied in Iowa. |
| 894 | 5/4/2006 7:37:32 AM | Financial and business planning key for livestock farmers | Experts share their insight at recent CSIF Farming Matters Forum. |
| 892 | 5/4/2006 7:33:02 AM | Livestock report underscores Coalition's timely role | Major issues addressed by Farm Foundation are the focus of CSIF. |
| 887 | 5/2/2006 8:02:45 AM | Iowa’s Congressmen support livestock farmers | Saylivestock farms are not meant to fall under regulatory provisions of CERCLA. |
| 886 | 5/2/2006 7:57:53 AM | June 5 conference to explore cattle opportunities in Iowa | Overview of industry, business considerations, management needs to be explored. |
| 884 | 4/30/2006 5:09:44 PM | Iowa DNR tips its hand in Sunday Des Moines Register | New rule would be another way to regulate livestock farmers, writes Perry Beeman. |
| 880 | 4/28/2006 8:11:29 AM | Hog prices pressured by large meat supplies | Cash prices running $5 per head lower than at the start of the year. |
| 877 | 4/26/2006 12:13:37 PM | EPA proposal would exclude farms from dust standards | Major farm organization supports EPA's proposed exclusion for ag. |
| 875 | 4/21/2006 5:10:21 PM | Future of animal ag report issued | Highlights significant opportunities, challenges to livestock farmers at home and abroad. |
| 869 | 4/18/2006 8:48:19 AM | It takes more than corn to ensure ethanol's success | Livestock is a key link in the renewable energy chain. |
| 868 | 4/17/2006 1:18:52 PM | New program makes school milk ‘cool’ again | Overall student milk consumption up 37 percent. |
| 866 | 4/15/2006 4:08:05 PM | Corn, ethanol prices follow two different tracks | Corn plantings followed closely as prices of ethanol moves higher. |
| 865 | 4/15/2006 3:55:07 PM | Measure allows manure plan filing every 4 years | HF2503 would help reduce paperwork, costs for livestock farmers. |
| 863 | 4/14/2006 10:33:44 AM | State, local lawsuits pressure livestock producers | Livestock farmers are under attack by the courts. |
| 859 | 4/13/2006 10:14:58 AM | Ethanol not the reason for major gas price hikes | Limited refining capacity behind consumers paying more at the pump. |
| 856 | 4/12/2006 8:57:03 PM | Stable farm income seen for next decade | Market, not government payments, will generate stable farm income says USDA. |
| 851 | 4/9/2006 2:00:29 PM | Arsenic in chicken feed subject of scare report | IATP uses its resources to needlessly mislead consumers. |
| 843 | 4/5/2006 4:36:19 PM | Livestock farming helps bring stability to Iowa | Recent happenings in Jasper County point to livestock's importance. |
| 842 | 4/4/2006 12:28:57 PM | Food prices climb slightly in first quarter | AFBF survey finds supermarket food prices rose 3 percent, or $1.20. |
| 840 | 4/3/2006 5:56:13 PM | U.S. cattle inventory sets record in February | CSIF notices increase with more calls originating from cattle farmers. |
| 835 | 4/1/2006 10:18:50 AM | NCGA: Iowa study bodes well for farmers | Results of Iowa DNR odor study gaining national attention. |
| 833 | 3/31/2006 8:58:22 AM | Iowa will benefit from more livestock ,expert says | There are many advantages to raising more livestock says Dr. Bruce Babcock. |
| 829 | 3/30/2006 4:59:21 PM | Ethanol supply set to meet demand, expert says | Ninety-seven ethanol plants currently operating in the United States. |
| 826 | 3/28/2006 3:38:13 PM | Now is the time, Iowa is the place for more livestock | State has the economic potential to be a 'livestock dynamo,' says CARD director. |
| 823 | 3/27/2006 8:07:49 AM | Farmers seek protection from bad advice | Speak out at public hearings about the cost of bad advice. |
| 822 | 3/26/2006 9:04:08 PM | Feedlot managers focus on environmental compliance work | EPA, DNR will be looking at feedlots of more than 1,000 head for CWA compliance. |
| 815 | 3/21/2006 11:29:33 AM | Livestock farms have minimum impact on indoor air quality | The smell of livestock doesn't automatically constitute a health threat says ISU researcher. |
| 803 | 3/14/2006 10:40:14 AM | Nearly two-thirds of Iowans opposed to DNR director discretion rule | Say the move would give one person too much power over livestock farmers. |
| 802 | 3/13/2006 3:45:27 PM | Farm Bureau objects to DNR head obtaining more power | President Lang says decision on new farms could be made on 'friends, neighbors, politics.' |
| 797 | 3/10/2006 11:58:49 AM | Size not a factor in livestock odor, study finds | How farm is managed, not its size, most relevant to safeguarding the environment. |
| 796 | 3/9/2006 4:30:01 PM | Iowa DNR odor study doesn't justify more regulation | ICCI, however, lashes out at DNR; calls study 'weak attempt.' |
| 793 | 3/9/2006 11:19:07 AM | Understanding trends critical to farming successfully | Wal-Mart, bottled water, changing lifestyles and Gen Xers all can teach lessons. |
| 792 | 3/8/2006 12:43:07 PM | Iowa DNR releases odor study findings | Study's details may disappoint those critical of Iowa's livestock farmers. |
| 791 | 3/7/2006 11:42:48 AM | Hog farmers turning to marketing contracts | Contracts offer farmers ability to lock in price and enhance market certainty. |
| 790 | 3/7/2006 8:15:19 AM | Several agricultural bills still alive at Statehouse | Bills still in play after making first funnel deadline of 2006 session. |
| 783 | 3/2/2006 1:22:49 PM | Measure allows manure plan filing every 4 years | Move alligns requirement with Iowa's new phosphorous index. |
| 782 | 3/2/2006 1:21:36 PM | Project converts hog nutrients to oil | University of Illinois research project changes swine manure to a form of crude oil. |
| 779 | 2/28/2006 3:30:36 PM | Banning animal nutrient incorporation on soybean fields proposed | Studies don’t support the prohibition, opponents say |
| 776 | 2/23/2006 5:12:23 PM | Iowa positioned to be renewable energy leader | Iowa is well positioned to become self-sufficient in energy. |
| 770 | 2/17/2006 1:03:44 PM | Ethanol industry recognizes need for education | Nearly 70 percent of consumers admit not knowing what ethanol is. |
| 766 | 2/16/2006 12:29:53 PM | Tyson Foods to shutter Nebraska plant | Company announces closing this week; 1,600 jobs lost. |
| 765 | 2/15/2006 12:33:25 PM | Fewer nuisance suits being filed in Iowa | Number declines from 13 in 2003 to 3 last year. |
| 761 | 2/13/2006 12:23:19 PM | Animal nurtients paying big dividends for farmers | One farmer calculates the value of manure at $10,000 per 1,000 head of hogs. |
| 758 | 2/8/2006 2:04:58 PM | Larger beef supplies weighing on 2006 prices | Experts say cattle prices will trend lower through 2010. |
| 755 | 2/5/2006 3:45:59 PM | Bill seeks to curb chronic complaints against livestock farmers | Supporters says effort would reduce farmer costs and needless harassment. |
| 751 | 2/2/2006 5:49:14 PM | Higher fuel, fertilizer costs to impact crop farmers in 2006 | Higher inputs costs will make corn and soybean production more expensive says Duffy. |
| 749 | 1/31/2006 1:39:43 PM | Economics at play with spring planting decisions | Fertilizer costs and moisture supplies to be strongly considered. |
| 746 | 1/27/2006 5:17:04 PM | Minnesota town looks to welcome new dairy farm | City's efforts to annex land for a modern dairy farm unique. |
| 745 | 1/27/2006 4:38:15 PM | Air consent agreements approved by EPA | NPPC says move is a critical step in pursuit of science-based policies that work for all farmers. |
| 740 | 1/23/2006 9:25:46 AM | Rural communities must change focus to prosper | Innovation, entrepreneurship best way to grow rural America in 21st Century. |
| 738 | 1/20/2006 9:05:29 PM | Missouri, South Dakota working to grow livestock farming | Two recent examples highlight victories in support of farm families who raise livestock. |
| 731 | 1/17/2006 5:47:10 PM | New organization formed to manage animal ID | United States Animal Identification Organization holds first meeting. |
| 729 | 1/16/2006 9:23:02 PM | High energy prices to dampen 2006 corn plantings | Acres planted to soybeans expected to rise by more than 3 million. |
| 726 | 1/12/2006 5:24:43 PM | Iowa dairy associations unite | Iowa State Dairy Association acquires Iowa Dairy Products Association. |
| 723 | 1/12/2006 1:39:32 PM | On-farm milk prices to weaken in 2006 | However, prices should remain above the five-year average thanks to strong demand. |
| 721 | 1/10/2006 8:44:07 AM | DNR steps up enforcement efforts against farmers | Farmers who have not filed manure management plans face stiffer penalties. |
| 705 | 12/29/2005 11:12:26 AM | IDALS registers first livestock premises | Cattle farmer and veterinarian from Stuart first to register farm. |
| 703 | 12/28/2005 11:48:43 AM | EPA urged to review CAFO rules | Farm group encourages administration to work with livestock farmers. |
| 692 | 12/19/2005 4:56:46 PM | Reaction mixed on DNR proposed rule | Those opposed to progressive livestock farming applaud rule; farm community expresses concerns. |
| 687 | 12/13/2005 2:47:05 PM | Iowa DNR changes course on proposed emergency rule | Vonk says proposal should be discussed on its merits rather than implementation process. |
| 681 | 12/9/2005 2:18:26 PM | Another young farmer gets start by raising livestock | "I'm making about $15 per hour, pretty good for a college job," says Kris Sailer of Bradford. |
| 680 | 12/8/2005 5:02:13 PM | Iowa DNR seeks to control Iowa’s livestock farmers | Emergency rule could block the construction of new livestock farms regardless of state laws. |
| 678 | 12/8/2005 3:09:32 PM | Nebraskans join forces to grow responsible livestock farming | Alliance for the Future of Agriculture in Nebraska will tout livestock's importance. |
| 677 | 12/8/2005 11:13:37 AM | Farmers shouldn't be trapped on regulations | Iowa's EPC must protect the environment, but it must also be fair to livestock farmers. |
| 676 | 12/7/2005 10:03:39 AM | Farm income not keeping up with output | "We handle a lot more money these days, but it doesn't stick," says ISU economist Michael Duffy. |
| 666 | 11/28/2005 5:21:07 PM | Livestock farmers hear few complaints, EPC told | CSIF praised at Nov. 21 meeting for helping farmers grow resposibly, successfully. |
| 658 | 11/21/2005 10:08:32 AM | Current signals point to growing livestock farming in Iowa | Industry leaders, analysts agree now is the time to grow Iowa's livestock herds. |
| 644 | 11/9/2005 1:46:46 PM | Too many animals? Hardly | Manure is a valuable crop fertilizer. Farmers recognize that, but some activists create a perception that manure is overused, that we have too much. A recent CARD report tells otherwise. |
| 633 | 11/1/2005 4:45:31 PM | Report identifies ways to protect U.S. animal agriculture industry | The United States has taken a number of steps to protect the nation’s $105.5 billion livestock industry and products that are sold, a new report highlights. |
| 629 | 10/27/2005 11:24:20 AM | Livestock study planned by EPC | Iowa’s Environmental Protection Commission plans to hold several “information-gathering” sessions to learn more about environmental topics. |
| 614 | 10/16/2005 2:40:00 PM | Feedings hogs true 'value-added' agriculture | Value-added corn means it takes a loop through hogs for 30 Grundy County area farmers who are members of the Value First Cooperative. |
| 613 | 10/14/2005 11:35:09 AM | Farmers encouraged to monitor fall Nitrogen application | Favorable weather has helped Iowa’s farmers make good progress through the 2005 harvest. When the crop is out, many are thinking of getting fertilizer in the ground as soon as possible. |
| 612 | 10/13/2005 5:31:54 PM | Increasing state's dairy herd must be a priority | Keeping cow numbers up in Iowa is, and should be, a major concern of the state and its dairy producers. So says a long-time dairy farmer from LeMars. |
| 607 | 10/11/2005 10:15:26 AM | Hurricane recovery continues for farm families | “It’s really, really grim,” says Mike Danna, a spokesperson with the Louisiana Farm Bureau. “There’s not a single commodity that has not been impacted.” |
| 606 | 10/8/2005 12:05:50 PM | Indiana ag officials consider ways to boost ag sector | The Indiana Department of Agriculture is carefully considering opportunities to grow one of the state’s most important industries…and livestock farming is at the center of the discussion. |
| 597 | 10/2/2005 2:50:56 PM | Net farm income is dropping like a rock | According to testimony to the House subcommittee reviewing the state of the U.S. farm economy, experts say net farm income is expected to drop by $10.7 billion in 2005 compared to 2004. The plummet comes after two strong years in the ag sector. |
| 594 | 9/29/2005 12:44:38 PM | Build on partnerships, NPPC urges | Any national swine identification system must build on the existing pork industry-state-federal partnership that has been in place since 1988, the U.S.pork industry said in testimony to the House Ag Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture. |
| 587 | 9/23/2005 7:11:49 PM | Open feedlot meetigs scheduled | Public hearings on construction design standards for open feedlots will be held starting Oct. 4. The rules were passed on an emergency basis in August and are now in effect. |
| 586 | 9/23/2005 1:13:47 PM | Ten years of biotechnology celebrated | Congressional and agriculture leaders gathered Thursday (Sept. 21) to mark the 10th year of commercial biotechnology in the U.S. and to mark the year that farmers will plant and harvest the 1 billionth acre of biotech crops globally. |
| 574 | 9/18/2005 2:56:21 PM | Hog farmers welcome passage of mandatory price reporting | NPPC President Don Buhl commends the House of Representatives for passing H.R. 3408, a bi-partisan bill that would reauthorize the Livestock Mandatory Reporting Act of 1999 and amend the swine reporting provisions of that act. |
| 573 | 9/18/2005 2:52:54 PM | Fast-growing aquaculture industry good for soybean farmers | Soybean meal is better for fish growth and weight gain in aquaculture than traditional feeds according to a report published by Purdue University. And that's good news for Iowa's soybean farmers. |
| 572 | 9/16/2005 1:09:27 PM | Hog farmers gather in nation's capital | Farmers meet with lawmakers to discuss price reporting and voluntary country-of-origin labeling. |
| 568 | 9/12/2005 1:55:46 PM | River levels continue to hamper grain shipping | With all the flood water still in New Orleans, a lack of water continues to slow shipping along the upper half of the Mississippi River. The summer’s drought is still causing water levels to be lower than normal. |
| 565 | 9/10/2005 2:27:34 PM | Rising fuel prices, sinking grain prices hit hard as harvest approaches | The outlook for the 2005 harvest season went from bad to worse for farmers after Hurricane Katrina disrupted production at nine oil refineries and several pipelines along the Gulf Coast. |
| 557 | 9/6/2005 8:43:13 AM | Livestock farmers, meat industry helping Hurricane victims | As recovery efforts gain momentum in areas ravaged by Hurricane Katrina, the nation’s livestock farmers and meat industry is lending its efforts to the cause. |
| 550 | 9/1/2005 8:14:02 AM | Profitability strained for Iowa cattle producers | A two-and-a-half year streak of profitability for Iowa cattle producers ended in July, reports Iowa State University Extension economist John Lawrence. |
| 549 | 8/31/2005 10:27:39 AM | Iowans encouraged to help hurricane victims | Hurrican Katrina has taken a tremendous toll on life and property throughout the north-central Gulf coast, including important agricultural areas. "It's just total devastation here," says Frank Barnett, a tree farmer who lives south of Jackson, Miss. near Braxton. |
| 548 | 8/30/2005 8:57:11 AM | Grain storage concerns heightened with fall's arrival | Problems will occur again this year, especially for farmers and elevator managers west of Interstate 35, where rain has fallen. Additional grain bins have been built, but they aren’t enough to solve the problem. |
| 547 | 8/30/2005 8:52:59 AM | Color changes in corn, soybean fields signal Autumn's arrival | “There are visible signs of autumn with seed corn harvest soon beginning and cooler temperatures across the state," said Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Patty Judge in her weekly crop report. |
| 544 | 8/27/2005 8:23:20 AM | More than 2,000 farms sign air-testing agreement | Animal feeding operations (AFOs) have signed agreements for the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) air compliance initiative. Sign-up ended Aug. 12, but the agency will continue to process agreements postmarked with that date. |
| 540 | 8/23/2005 8:26:16 AM | Cattle inventory, milk production increase in July | The U.S. feedlot cattle inventory grew above year-earlier levels in July for the 15th consecutive month while milk production estimates also move higher. |
| 539 | 8/23/2005 8:24:04 AM | Soybean yields decline despite the rain | The early August rains arrived too late to prevent yield losses in soybeans in the drought-stricken U.S. Midwest, agronomists say. |
| 535 | 8/18/2005 12:08:54 PM | High gas prices being felt by farmers, consumers | Farmers, as well as consumers, are closely watching fuel prices -- and they're not liking what they see. Despite the price climb, President Bush says he has no plans to oen the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve. |
| 533 | 8/18/2005 11:54:45 AM | Drought trims U.S. corn crop by 12 percent | A crop-withering drought in the eastern U.S. Corn Belt has slashed the yield potential for 2005 corn and soybeans, according to the USDA's Aug. 12 crop report. |
| 529 | 8/11/2005 9:11:03 PM | Crop conditions may have peaked, says economist | The recent wide trading range in corn and soybean prices is expected to continue as August weather unfolds, said a University of Illinois Extension marketing specialist. |
| 525 | 8/9/2005 11:00:48 AM | Cattle farmer convinced mountain lion struck cattle herd | Cattle farmer Rob Ewoldt was skeptical when neighbors told him that a mountain lion was spotted near his family farm near Davenport. Then Ewoldt found a dead calf in his pasture this spring – and something big had killed it. |
| 511 | 7/27/2005 5:47:59 PM | Drought takes a grip on parts of eastern Iowa | Farmers in Clinton and Scott Counties look to the sky...and then to their crops wondering when and if relief will come. For many, it can't come soon enough. |
| 499 | 7/17/2005 8:03:52 PM | Preliminary injunction against Canadian cattle imports lifted | Canadian cattle can once again enter the United States following a court ruling July 14. |
| 498 | 7/16/2005 2:59:47 PM | Actions teams created to monitor, respond to drought | Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns and Interior Secretary Gale A. Norton have activated Interagency Drought Action Teams. Forecasters are predicting continued heat and dry conditions over the next seven days in Iowa and Western U.S. |
| 492 | 7/12/2005 7:57:22 AM | ISU outlines steps for treating soybean aphids | Given the importance of soybeans to Iowa's livestock farmers, many are cautious about the impact aphids may have on this year's yields. If producers do need to treat for soybean aphids this year, two Iowa State University (ISU) entomologists have some recommendations. |
| 476 | 6/28/2005 9:56:28 AM | U.S. hog herd shows small expansion this spring | Hog farmers are growing the size of the U.S. breeding herd but are holding back from any major increases, says the USDA's June 24 quarterly hogs and pigs report. |
| 475 | 6/28/2005 9:50:51 AM | County regulations would discourage future livestock farmers | Iowa Soybean Association President Curt Sindergard of Rolfe says more regulation of livestock farming in Iowa is not a good idea, especially for young people wanting to get a start in their chosen occupation. |
| 434 | 5/27/2005 5:35:21 PM | Pigs take center stage at Des Moines Blank Park Zoo | Two female pigs starring in the new attraction at the Des Moines Blank Park Zoo have received quite a warm welcome as crowds of urban residents have taken advantage of the opportunity to see modern hog farming up close. |
| 430 | 5/24/2005 1:16:35 PM | New livestock rules might be delayed until 2007 | A federal court decision could postpone Iowa’s adoption of environmental rules for concentrated animal feeding operations until mid-2007, a DNR official says. |
| 427 | 5/23/2005 3:55:46 PM | Highest court rules beef checkoff constitutional | The U.S. Supreme Court rules 6-3 that generic advertising of beef products is a type of “government speech” and therefore exempt from First Amendment challenges brought against it. |
| 425 | 5/22/2005 5:13:20 PM | Hog farmers receive go-head to construct new buildings | Cerro Gordo County farm family receives variance from ordinance while county assistant attorney calls the regulation "void and unenforceable." |
| 414 | 5/16/2005 4:03:33 PM | Planting progress remains on schedule despite damp, cool conditions | Cool temperatures and excessive moisture has delayed field work and hindered crop growth, said Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Patty Judge in her weekly crop report update May 16. |
| 413 | 5/16/2005 3:49:57 PM | USDA asks industry input on animal ID plans | A “thinking paper” and an implementation timeline on the National Animal Identification System has been unveiled by the USDA. |
| 397 | 5/4/2005 4:28:33 PM | Please pass the beef | Nutritional and economic benefits abound with beef. So, throw that squid back in the tank and commemorate the month with your favorite cut of beef. |
| 396 | 5/4/2005 10:04:01 AM | ISU students awed by Iowa's farm families | Eight ISU College of Agriculture students experience Iowa agriculture and are awed by what they see. "I now have a greater appreciation for what these people do to feed the world," says one student. |
| 391 | 5/2/2005 11:39:28 AM | Cattlemen mark Beef Month by honoring soil conservationist | Lee and Rodney Faris have been honored for their environmental stewardship efforts. But they dwell on the future more than the past. |
| 384 | 4/26/2005 3:19:20 PM | Environmental commission changes the rules for livestock farmers | Livestock farmers with construction permits for confinement barns will be given a deadline to finish building regardless of market conditions, a state panel voted April 18. |
| 380 | 4/22/2005 3:15:00 PM | NPPC develops interactive animal ID map | The Interactive Premises Registration Map is a tool that enables farmers to directly access their state's Animal Identification and Premises Registration website. |
| 368 | 4/15/2005 9:02:44 AM | Animal health officials focus on protecting nation’s food supply | The U.S. livestock industry is boosting its food-security efforts in response to several high-profile animal health scares across the globe. |
| 365 | 4/13/2005 10:10:08 AM | Hog farmers oppose recall, banning of livestock antibiotics | Last week’s efforts by several activists, environmental and public health organizations to ban and recall livestock antibiotics are strongly opposed by U.S. hog farmers. |
| 364 | 4/12/2005 9:43:30 AM | New program to help livestock farmers | The Livestock Water Quality Facilities Program, to be unveiled next month through the Iowa Agricultural Development Authority, will help Iowa livestock farmers enhance their environmental stewardship efforts. |
| 344 | 3/29/2005 9:45:15 PM | Hog farmers encouraged to consider consent agreement | Hog farmers with grow-finisher farms feeding approximately 2,000 head with deep-pit manure storage should consider signing up for a federal air consent agreement. The deadline is July 1, 2005. |
| 338 | 3/25/2005 3:39:50 PM | Feasibility of on-farm animal welfare audits questioned | Industry leaders gathered for the Animal Agriculture Alliance's annual stakeholder summit agree on the importance of caring for livestock but question the feasibility of on-farm audits. |
| 333 | 3/21/2005 5:26:50 PM | New funding approved for BSE research | Iowa State University among 17 institutions selected to establish a Food Safety Research and Response Network on behalf of U.S. farmers. |
| 329 | 3/16/2005 10:11:26 PM | Grow incomes and livestock and you’ll grow Iowa, says Gross | The single, easiest way for counties in the northwest quadrant of the state to grow again is to raise more livestock in a responsible and comprehensive way, says former gubernatorial candidate speaking March 16 at a Humboldt County Pork Producer gathering. |
| 327 | 3/15/2005 3:56:46 PM | Minnesota's regulatory patchwork hurting farm families | In one county, 26 pages of rules have been drafted that go above and beyond state environmental rules. The impact has been devastating for farm families that want to raise livestock. As livestock leaves the state, elected leaders are vowing to make changes to keep farmers on the land. |
| 324 | 3/10/2005 7:30:22 PM | Farming and the environment go hand in hand | It’s often been said that farmers were the first environmentalists. That stands to reason, given that a farm family’s livelihood is a 'living profession.' |
| 321 | 3/8/2005 8:02:21 AM | Glass half full | Headlines about Iowa’s new list of impaired waters gives the wrong impression about the condition of the state’s waters says environmental official. |
| 312 | 2/28/2005 3:40:12 PM | Agriculture United for South Dakota launches ad campaign | Two television ads that promote family farming and its benefits begin running Feb. 28 and will continue for several months. |
| 288 | 2/6/2005 5:05:05 PM | We are Number One! | Iowa, which often leads the nation in corn, soybean, pork and egg production, now holds the top spot in the value-added ethanol industry. |
| 275 | 2/1/2005 8:20:04 AM | Farmers deciding whether to participate in EPA study | Livestock farmers face a short, 90-day window to decide whether to participate in a federal study of air emissions from livestock operations. |
| 270 | 1/28/2005 1:10:32 PM | Popular TV drama misrepresents corn industry | National Corn Growers Association blames the producers of "The West Wing" for using false information about ethanol production costs, linking the industry to big oil companies, implying that corn sweeteners are the reason for American obesity and suggesting that farmers live off government handouts. |
| 249 | 1/15/2005 9:38:06 AM | Good nutrition includes enjoying meat | America’s beef farmers are ready to make the sale when it comes to sharing nutritional information with consumers interested in living healthier, longer lives. |
| 245 | 1/12/2005 9:27:13 AM | Livestock farmers to benefit from ethanol production, meat exports | As Iowa corn yields increase to a statewide 200-bushel-per-acre average by 2025 and the ethanol industry expands, there will be a positive impact on many Iowa farmers. |
| 238 | 1/7/2005 11:55:19 AM | Minnesota looking for ways to grow livestock farming | A New York Times editorial took a poke at Iowa and Minneosta livestock farmers, with a philosophical view matching agriculture’s past, not the hard economic realities of today. |
| 237 | 1/6/2005 10:14:54 AM | Wait-and-see attitude prevalent among hog farmers | Hog producers are enjoying healthy profits heading into the New Year, but they aren’t in a hurry to make changes to the size of their farms despite a few extra dollars in their wallets. |
| 230 | 1/1/2005 10:01:41 AM | Environmental study holds suprises | A study conducted in South Dakota finds that small farms cause the bulk of water pollution. The finding throws cold water on animal and environmental activists. |
| 218 | 12/20/2004 5:48:52 PM | Land prices reach for the skies | For the first time in history, land values in all counties are above $1,000 per acre. And for the first time, land values jumped above $4,000 per acre. |
| 204 | 12/2/2004 5:33:49 PM | Farmers not encouraging ‘next generation’ | A recent ISU survey shows that farmers are not encouraging their children to become involved in growing and raising food. The Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers hopes to change that. |
| 200 | 11/29/2004 4:38:58 PM | Enhanced animal feed good for livestock, environment | Plant biotechnology is already making animal feed safer for a wide variety of livestock and holds even more promise for creating feed that is more nutritious and better for the environment. |
| 189 | 11/18/2004 3:03:51 PM | Livestock antibiotic use declines | New data from a survey of animal health companies show that the volume of antibiotics used in animals in the United States dropped nearly 8 percent in 2003 compared to the previous year. |
| 183 | 11/10/2004 12:10:22 PM | Soybean rust appears in the United States | APHIS confirms the presence of soybean rust on a soybean leaf samples taken from two plots associated with a Louisiana State University research farm. |
| 180 | 11/9/2004 8:34:12 AM | Livestock farmers win with ruling | The Iowa Supreme Court ruled this month that five counties don't have authority to regulate agriculture. The unanimous decision is a huge victory for livestock farmers. |
| 170 | 11/2/2004 1:43:26 PM | Biotech crops give boost to Iowa farmers, consumers | A new study finds that the widespread adoption of biotech crops increased farmer income, boosted yields, and reduced pesticide use, with Iowa seeing the most gains. |
| 159 | 10/21/2004 3:04:24 PM | Pork farming at home in Iowa - yesterday, today and tomorrow | Raising livestock has been an important part of my family’s past and it will continue to be so in the coming years. The same can be said of Iowa. |
| 147 | 10/6/2004 2:54:34 PM | Worth County livestock ordinance struck down | The Iowa Supreme Court today (Oct. 6) unanimously struck down a Worth County livestock ordinance regulating farm families that raise livestock. The ruling restores certainty for livestock farmers and reaffirms the need for farmers to be treated fairly regardless of county lines. |
| 144 | 10/5/2004 12:07:32 PM | Study finds poultry litter doesn’t pollute | Five years of research at Iowa State University (ISU), in which surface and subsurface water was collected and analyzed, reveal that poultry manure properly applied is not polluting groundwater. |
| 143 | 10/4/2004 1:56:19 PM | Family hog operation proactively realizes environmental husbandry despite critics | It's one of the most environment-friendly, family- and community-based hog farms, arguably, in the United States. Yet, its owner, Gary Weihs, has been called a terrorist. |
| 135 | 9/28/2004 9:57:38 AM | Hog farmers take pride in giving back to community | Livestock farmers do many things, from caring for their herds to updating farm records. But making positive contributions to their communities is one that gives them the most pride. |
| 2271 | 9/16/2004 6:53:31 AM | Cargill uses election to promote interest in hamburgers | Plenty of election-related puns in special election-year promotion. |
| 2270 | 9/15/2004 6:41:14 PM | White House moves ahead on livestock rule | Activists critical of the move that helps livestock farmers. |
| 2269 | 9/15/2004 6:22:42 PM | Ag sector not immune from world financial crisis | Economic jolt threatens exports and ability to acquire capital. |
| 108 | 8/18/2004 12:16:38 PM | ISU sees flaws in state air quality standards | Ames school believes a state hydrogen sulfide health effects standard should follow federal guidelines. |
| 98 | 8/10/2004 8:22:21 AM | Starting 'em right | Another big truck rolls into Dan Phelps Feedyard with a load of calves. The fall run of calves is arriving and pens are filling with this year's calf crop. |
| 85 | 7/21/2004 6:34:57 PM | Ag’s security vulnerability topic of recent meeting | Protecting American agriculture from terrorism remains a top priority for both the state and federal government, officials stressed at the Governor’s Homeland Security Conference last week in Des Moines. |
| 10 | 5/7/2004 12:00:00 AM | Every Day Is Earth Day for Iowa's Farmers, Livestock Producers | “The nature of agricultural production means that every day is Earth Day for Iowa's grain and livestock producers,” says Curt Jones, former chair of the Iowa Corn Promotion Board and a farmer from Clay County. |
| 9 | 5/3/2004 12:00:00 AM | Animal agriculture critical to Iowa, Carroll County | For Iowa to grow and prosper, farm families must have an opportunity to succeed and remain active on the farm and in their communities. That was the message delivered by Tim Niess, an agricultural advocate, speaking today to members of the Carroll Rotary.
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