When Chris Chinn moved into her office at the Missouri Department of Agriculture, she had to make a mind switch from farmer to policy influencer—suddenly there was an opportunity to do more.
The Farm Aid organization has touted its love of farmers for 30 years, but today it's more about supporting a certain type of farmer rather than everyone.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest more than $10.6 million for 22 new projects that will drive public and private sector innovation in conserving natural resources in 27 states.
A farmer and a farm worker are on probation after applying liquid manure onto a field that resulted in runoff into a nearby stream. The farm was fined $50,000.
One of the big draws of the Iowa Pork Congress is their dynamic trade show that draws in pork industry vendors to show off their latest technology, products and scientific advances. Here's a few that caught my eye.
Reducing nitrates in water is obviously beneficial to the public as well as agriculture, but usually those benefits aren’t quantified. A news study from Iowa State University may help.
Travel the country. Meet farmers from other states. Develop your leadership skills. Sound interesting? Consider applying for the Iowa Pork Leadership Academy or the Illinois Future Leaders Class of 2020-2021.
A growing school district, an active housing boom and rising pay scales are just a few examples of how the new Prestage Foods of Iowa pork processing plant in Eagle Grove, Iowa, is impacting the local economy.
Memphis Meats says their lab-grown meat alternatives “meet the statutory and regulatory definitions for ‘meat’ and ‘beef’ products, among other terms, and therefore can be labeled as such.”
According to an Iowa State University study, the widespread adoption of cover crops is hindered by return on investment. Livestock may offer a solution.
One industry feeds the other—and both need relief from trade conflicts. Iowa Soybean Association president Lindsay Geiner tells Chip Flory on AgriTalk about the current crop conditions and state of the pork industry.
The 30th annual World Pork Expo is just around the corner. You'll find plenty of innovation, education and opportunities for networking at the show, held June 6-8 at the state fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa.
Gage and Jimmy Kent were invited by President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence to the “Made in America” product showcase at the White House July 23, 2018.
