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It’s time for spring and farming
March 23, 2018 Agriculture is at the very heart of life in the Hawkeye State and especially so as spring unfolds. The renewal of the earth is also a time when the pace quickens on Iowa’s 86,900 farm. more »»
Help celebrate National Ag Day
March 16, 2018 After an at times trying winter, spring is about to arrive. As another growing season approaches, Tuesday has been set as National Ag Day by the Agriculture Council of Americ. more »»
Is your family’s farm eligible?
March 9, 2018 It’s been 185 years since land that is now the state of Iowa was opened for settlers. more »»
Lawmakers respond to Reynolds’ challenge
March 2, 2018 Protecting and enhancing the quality of the Hawkeye State’s water resources is vitally important. That’s why Gov. more »»
Annual Dayton Expo is Saturday
February 23, 2018 The winding down of an Iowa winter is a preoccupation for everyone just now. more »»
Enjoy Progress Edition 2018
February 23, 2018 As the holiday season draws to a close each year, the writing staff at Farm News embarks on a challenging adventure — producing a comprehensive look at how a wide array of developments in our regio... more »»
FFA enriches the lives of students The organization has adapted to changes in agriculture
February 16, 2018 FFA was established in 1928 as Future Farmers of America. It was renamed the National FFA Organization in 1988 to reflect the rapid changes and greater employment diversity in agricultur. more »»
Reynolds sets out important goals
February 9, 2018 Gov. Kim Reynolds delivered her first Condition of the State on Jan. 9. more »»
Tax changes help Iowa’s farmers
February 2, 2018 The new tax law passed by Congress late in 2017 and signed by President Donald Trump will help Iowa farmers, according to Sen. Charles Grassley. more »»
Plan to attend the Pork Congress
January 19, 2018 For more than four decades, the Iowa Pork Producers Association’s Iowa Pork Congress has been an event where pork producers and assorted experts gather to share views and information about an... more »»
USDA gets some welcome news
January 5, 2018 Many Iowans are very familiar with the many things the U.S. Department of Agriculture does extremely well. more »»
Iowa does well in national study
December 22, 2017 24/7 Wall St. LLC is a Delaware corporation that runs a financial news and opinion company. more »»
Grassley protects US taxpayers
December 18, 2017 Sen. Charles Grassley is an important voice in Washington on many issues of major significance to the future of the nation. more »»
Pay a visit to Farm News Ag Show
December 1, 2017 Even those with the most casual interest in agriculture will want to be on hand when the 16th annual Farm News Ag Show kicks off Wednesday at the 2031 Quail Ave. more »»
Barns symbolize Iowa’s farm heritage
November 17, 2017 Iowa’s rural landscape has changed dramatically as farming has become less labor intensive in the last century. more »»
Tomorrow we pay honor to our veterans
November 10, 2017 More than nine decades have passed since the guns fell silent in the war then known as the Great War — the one we now call World War I. more »»
Harvest is a time for caution
November 2, 2017 According to the federal government’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, agriculture is the second most dangerous occupation in the nation with a death rate at 22.7 per 100,000 workers. more »»
October is National Pork Month
October 27, 2017 October has been designated National Pork Month. That makes it an especially good time to reflect on the importance of the pork industry to this state. more »»
October is Co-op month across the US
October 20, 2017 There are various types of businesses that operate as cooperatives, but according to the National Cooperative Business Association they all are owned and democratically controlled by their members... more »»
Iowa agricultural leaders have an opportunity
October 13, 2017 Selling American agricultural products internationally makes an important contribution to our nation’s economy. It’s also hugely significant for the Hawkeye State. more »» |
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