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October is National Pork Month
October 28, 2016 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 »»
Sen. Charles Grassley is a keeper
October 21, 2016 Some politicians go to Washington and forget the folks back home except when elections are near. Sen. Charles Grassley, Iowa’s senior United States senator, isn’t one of them. more »»
October is Co-op Month across U.S.
October 14, 2016 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 »»
4-H is about helping youths achieve
October 7, 2016 National 4-H Week, which is currently underway, is a good time to celebrate the enormous contributions 4-H makes to our community and nation. more »»
It’s harvest time in Iowa
September 27, 2016 Since human beings first learned to cultivate the soil, harvest time has had extraordinary significance. In earlier centuries, good crops meant prosperity and security. more »»
Soybeans are big business in Iowa
September 23, 2016 This crop helps make the Hawkeye State prosperous Nobody knows exactly how long humans have cultivated the soybean, but agricultural historians are quite certain its domestication as a crop in... more »»
Let’s keep rural life accident free
September 16, 2016 National Farm Safety and Health Week begins Sunday— it’s the 73rd consecutive annual observance. This year’s theme is “farm safety ... a legacy to be proud of. more »»
Clay County Fair is an Iowa treasure
September 7, 2016 The days are a tad shorter. The kids are back in school. There’s a hint of fall in the air. The season for summer fairs and festivals is nearly at an en. more »»
Welcome news for Iowa beef producers
August 12, 2016 Selling American agricultural products internationally makes an important contribution to our nation’s economy. It’s also hugely significant for the Hawkeye State. more »»
Nothing compares to the Iowa State Fair
August 5, 2016 If you love a parade, plan to be in Des Moines Wednesday evening at 6:15. more »»
Farmers markets good for America
July 29, 2016 Farmers markets are becoming more common not only in Iowa, but also across the nation. They are an important source of attractively priced, nutritious food. With that in mind, U.S. more »»
Preserving wetlands gets a boost
July 22, 2016 One of the keys to keeping our natural environment healthy is making certain that water resources are appropriately protected. On July 7, Tom Vilsack, U.S. more »»
Leaders play vital role in agriculture
July 15, 2016 From the earliest days, the emergence of successful farms and related industries in the American Midwest depended on the hard work and vision of people who played leadership roles in these vital... more »»
Attend your county fair
July 7, 2016 Times change. Even so there are a few constants in life. One is the pleasure provided by the county fairs that continue to be a highlight of summer in the Hawkeye Stat. more »»
Let’s take special care on the roads
July 1, 2016 All across the Hawkeye State, people will be taking advantage of this holiday weekend to pursue fun summer activities. more »»
Ag sales abroad help America
June 17, 2016 America’s economy would be more robust if this nation were able to sell in the international marketplace more of the products that are made or grown here. more »»
Bill Northey keeps in touch with Iowans
June 10, 2016 Bill Northey, Iowa’s secretary of agriculture, is determined to keep faith with his pledge to visit all 99 Iowa counties each year to meet with Iowans to discuss the future of agriculture. more »»
World Pork Expo is worth a look
June 3, 2016 The 2016 incarnation of the World Pork Expo gets underway in Des Moines Wednesday at the Iowa State Fairgrounds and runs through Friday. more »»
Take special care on the roads
May 25, 2016 All across the Hawkeye State, people will be taking advantage of this holiday weekend to pursue fun summer activities. more »»
Iowa leads nation in egg production
May 13, 2016 Egg production is big business in Iowa. The Hawkeye State has more than 50 major egg producers. The state’s nearly 60 million layers generate a remarkable 1. more »» |
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