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30425/19/2010 3:47:23 PMU.S. milk production increases for third consecutive monthOnly 7 of top-23 states see milk production decline from 2009.
30395/17/2010 9:15:37 AMBetter livestock prices improve farm outlookStronger economy, tighter meat supplies helping.
30375/13/2010 10:46:31 AMLivestock farmers should prepare for the unexpectedHaving a plan in place in case of injury important to the farm and family.
30345/4/2010 9:59:39 PMU.S., Canada hog inventories declineA three percent decline from a year ago; down 6 percent from 2008.
30334/30/2010 9:46:47 PMCover-All Building Systems Inc. restructuresNearly all of 500 employees laid off as compay repositions.
30304/23/2010 8:35:14 AMTwo men convicted in cattle abuse caseCSIF to provide $2,000 to person that supplied tip leading to arrests.
30284/19/2010 9:46:22 PMCattle farmers make every day Earth DayAlso calling on the Coalition to a helping hand in doing things right.
30264/15/2010 1:27:44 PMFarmers urged to practice safety when around livestockExpert offers tips for reducing risk of injury around livestock.
30254/13/2010 3:53:56 PMImprovement in hog prices could stimulate growthCSIF at the ready to help farmers do things right.
30224/6/2010 12:47:42 PMUpdated environmental handbook available for livestock farmersResource helps farmers stay informed of current environmental regulations.
30214/5/2010 11:35:13 AMPit fires and explosions on hog farms investigatedLivestock farmers encouraged to be aware of contributing factors.
30204/1/2010 8:51:27 AMPork prices show signs of improvementSome hog farmers realize first profits since 2007.
30194/1/2010 8:49:47 AMRecord soybean acreage predicted for 2010Second-largest corn plantings also forecast.
30183/30/2010 10:05:34 PMHogs and pigs report bolsters outlook for pork producersTraders surprised by continued pullback in U.S. hog inventory.
30163/30/2010 8:58:31 PMMurkowski seeks clarification on impacts of EPA regulationSubmits 13 questions related to agency's efforts to expand Clean Air Act.
30143/25/2010 3:58:11 PMLivestock farmers urged to land apply manure with careFarmers eager to get started but applying too early can lessen fertilizer benefits.
30133/25/2010 11:21:13 AMLivestock farmers face tough time obtaining creditRebound in farm economy in 2010 may help.
30113/23/2010 4:05:02 PMLower consumption of meat won't impact so-called climate changeClaims that livestock are to blame for global warming 'scientifically inaccurate.'
30103/23/2010 4:03:34 PMDemocrats push for Senate climate change vote yet this yearHowever, Graham says health care debate would make it very difficult.
30063/19/2010 12:16:19 PMChina agrees to open market to U.S. porkWill benefit U.S. livestock farmers, including cattle sector.
30053/18/2010 12:51:15 PMKentucky House committee passes farm animal care billBill now goes to full House for consideration.
30043/18/2010 12:48:10 PMEPA may use online forum to expand regulatory reachSays discussion may shape efforts to further limit ag activities.
30033/18/2010 12:04:57 PMModest food price increase predicted for 2010Consumers likely to see 4-5 percent increase in retail food prices.
30013/16/2010 2:27:16 PMSmithfield reports return to profitHowever, company quickly tempers expectations for current quarter.
30003/16/2010 2:25:35 PMEconomic improvement forcast for livestock and poultry farmersFinancial recovery in ag hinges on speed of economic recovery both at home and abroad.
29993/16/2010 2:16:34 PMPork producers urge resolution to Mexican trucking disputeNPPC asks Obama administration to resolve dispute with southern neighbor.
29983/16/2010 2:15:17 PMBusiness expansion for farms entering downward cycleCorn Belt, however,continues to be huoyed by strong demand from livestock, energy sectors.
29963/12/2010 4:00:53 PMLet’s have a conversation about foodRuss Parsons of the L.A. Times offers suggestions for moving the dialogue forward.
29953/12/2010 12:12:00 PMOpposition to EPA regulation of greenhous gasses growsGroup of 20 governors urge Congress to stop the regulations.
29933/10/2010 10:13:34 PMNew climate change bill expected by March 26Compromise in the works by Sens. Lieberman, Kerry and Graham.
29923/10/2010 10:09:33 PMFAPRI: Livestock can lead to higher net farm incomeAnimal agriculture has many economic benefits, analysts say.
29913/9/2010 9:30:07 PMFarm organization opposes animal cruelty actAFBF says arbitrary mandte for "humane" standards poses threat to farmers.
29893/5/2010 11:51:16 AMPSF to appeal $11 million verdict in nuisance lawsuitSays it will seek help from Missouri general assembly because farm complies with state rules.
29883/4/2010 10:45:57 AMHypoxia zone in Gulf of Mexico shrinkingScientists puzzled; say additional study needed.
29843/2/2010 11:12:49 AMUSDA: 2010 to be profitable year for hog farmersRising hog prices, accelerating exports and less expensive feed the reason.
29833/1/2010 12:30:12 PMSouth Carolina Senator: 'Cap-and-trade is dead'Graham says climate change legislation won't include controversial cap-and-trade provisions.
29823/1/2010 10:36:30 AMCrop acres planting to biotech varieties continue to climbVarieties are more environmentally friendly, yield more per acre and better resist disease.
29792/24/2010 9:40:59 PMWorld must increase meat output to meet growing demandGlobally, farmers must double production or people will go hungry.
29782/24/2010 3:18:30 PMFarm groups defend use of antibiotics on Capitol HillBan on their use in livestock would worsen animal health and increase food prices.
29762/24/2010 3:03:56 PMIowa has great wind energy potentialNew analysis says plenty of opportunity remains for wind energy generation in Iowa.
29752/23/2010 3:16:00 PMFood Check Out Week celebratedCelebrates the day that Americans have earned enough to pay for year's worth of groceries.
29742/23/2010 2:56:33 PMNational FFA Week takes center stageHelps create future leaders in ag and host of other businesses and industries.
29732/21/2010 1:38:57 PMIowa farmland values turn higherAlso, corn and soybean acreage this year to remain relatively unchanged from last year.
29722/19/2010 9:21:37 PMinvestment needed in world's livestock sector, report suggestsFAO says efforts needed to improve food security, safeguard environment.
29702/19/2010 3:18:12 PMField crop acreage to decline this yearPredict 5.7 million few acres planted to corn, soybeans, wheat and other field crops.
29692/19/2010 9:52:52 AMNet farm income predicted to rise in 2010Economists predict net farm income will increase 12 percent from 2009.
29682/19/2010 9:38:33 AMU.S. exports record amount of distillers grainTotal reaches 5.6 million tons worth $1 billion.
29662/16/2010 9:57:10 AMEnvironmental attorney resigns from Iowa EPC Carrie La Seur leaves Iowa to work in Billings, Montana.
29652/16/2010 9:36:17 AMNumber of U.S. farms remains unchanged in 2009Howver, land in farms declines 110,000 acres from 2008.
29612/12/2010 12:02:41 PMERS forecasts net farm income at $63 billion for 2010That's up $6.7 billion, or 11.8 percent from 2009.
29572/9/2010 10:58:20 AM2010 Iowa Pork regional conferences to be held March 9-12Topics to include optimum ventilation, reducing on-farm energy consumption.
29562/8/2010 9:37:49 PMProtect livestock during winter weather A few extra steps can help livestock do their best in cold, damp weather.
29532/5/2010 9:52:28 PMWinter snow pack creates flood worriesRivers are nearly full, snow pack is deep and more snow is on the way.
29522/5/2010 11:31:08 AMKentucky senate committee OKs livestock commissionGoal is to implement solid standards rather than radical philosophies for animal care.
29492/3/2010 8:48:41 PMObama budget calls for significant farm program cutsParts would require re-opening the 2008 farm bill, a move many reject.
29472/2/2010 9:58:45 AMJanuary offers Iowa above-average snowfallLack of snowmelt, however, leads people to believe snowfall totals were worse than they were.
29462/1/2010 12:34:07 PMEl Nino could mean big 2010 corn, soybean cropsYields could top last year's records due to favorably wet summer growing season.
29452/1/2010 12:33:08 PMSouth Dakota livestock treatment laws under reviewNotably exluded will be representatives of anti-livestock and meat opposition groups.
29432/1/2010 12:23:50 PMVilsack calls for economic overhaul of rural AmericaSays most Americans don't appreciate work, sacrifice of farmers.
29411/30/2010 3:23:43 PMCattle on feed numbers in Iowa growMost cattle being fed in Iowa since 1981.
29391/29/2010 9:24:20 AMMost people want to know where their fuel comes fromNearly 70 percent of those surveyed according to a Growth Energy poll.
29381/29/2010 9:22:34 AMUSDA reduces food inflation forecast for 2010Estimated at 2.5-3.5 percent rather than 3-4 percent.
29371/28/2010 8:13:18 PMRep. King strongly defends livestock antibioticsFinger pointing and meritless attacks are misguided.
29341/26/2010 2:19:07 PMFarmers step up to help those affected by power lossResponse to need for generators underscores ways neighbors help neighbors.
29321/26/2010 1:56:45 PMNew survey: one in five Americans lack money to buy foodGalllup organization releases new data.
29251/22/2010 1:04:32 PMLoss of John Morrell pork plant to negatively impact hog farmersClosing of Sioux City plant will increase transportation, marketing costs.
29241/21/2010 10:37:00 AMLivestock prices recoveringStrong grain supplies expected to help boost profitability for livestock farmers.
29171/15/2010 3:51:18 PMFarmers raise concerns over DNR rulesExtra expense from additional rules may drive some out of business.
29161/15/2010 1:27:06 PMAnimal Ag Alliance issues statement on antibiotic use in raising livestockAssociated Press article, group says, blurs the line between opinion and fact.
29151/13/2010 9:09:47 PMTwo men arrested in Poweshiek County livestock abuse caseRobert Edward Fults, 20 and Jamey Leroy Christofferson, 22 face livestock abuse, burglary charges.
29141/12/2010 10:23:56 PMU.S. soybean harvest grows2009 total grows to 3.36 billion, up 8 percent from last year.
29131/12/2010 9:21:57 PMU.S. corn production in 2009 sets new recordUSDA says U.S. farmer produced 13.2 billion bushels, up 10 percent from previous year.
29091/8/2010 11:47:28 AMExtra protection needed for livestock when temperatures plungeBlocking the wind, access to fresh water critical.
29081/7/2010 4:09:05 PMCold weather brings stress to cattle weightsWeather implications strong enough to have an impact, extension specialist says.
29071/7/2010 9:58:46 AMFarmers keep close eye on livestock during winter stormsIncreasing feed and maintaining access to fresh water critical to animal well being.
29061/7/2010 9:31:38 AMCorn losses to snow could top 100 million bushelsHeavy snow limits ability to harvest; much will stay in field until spring.
29041/6/2010 12:07:10 PMStaple food prices trend down for fifth consecutive quarterPrice of 16 food items drops $3.13 from third quarter; down $7.31 from year ago.
29021/5/2010 2:26:35 PMCompetitors work together to feed livestock during winter stormsMore than 14 feed mills work together to help DFS after Dec. 8 fire guts feed mill in Newell.
29011/5/2010 12:20:01 PMBreak even hog prices expected for 2010Not the news most want to hear as they work to rebuild equity lost.
29001/5/2010 12:18:25 PMMother Nature wreeks havoc on ag in '09, jolting food marketMore abnormalities create wild ride for food and commodity prices.
28981/4/2010 9:38:50 AMOperating loans for farmers difficult to findExperts say farm foreclosures may increase in 2010 due to tight credit.
289712/30/2009 11:32:59 AMVilsack confident congress will act on biodiesel tax incentiveEncouraged by comments from congressional leaders.
289612/29/2009 11:19:17 AMHogs infected by workers carrying H1N1 virusFarmhands who had contact with hogs exhibited flu-like illness in preceding diagnosis.
289512/29/2009 11:16:25 AMVilsack directs USDA to revise climate change modelInitial report said planting trees more lucrative then producing food.
289412/29/2009 9:55:17 AMHog barn fire near Norway under investigationSows lost but hogs in adjacent building rescued.
289012/28/2009 10:51:57 AMTroops savor beef sticks sent from IowaDee Ann and Ted Paulsrud of Danbury have distributed more than 76,000 to U.S. soldiers.
288912/26/2009 10:06:49 AMWastewaater bypasses likely in aftermath of winter stormTwo reported, more expected as blizzard conditions cause power losses.
288712/22/2009 10:48:52 AMClimate summit ends with accord, little real progressAccord did not set goal for binding international treaty.
288612/22/2009 10:15:28 AMHog prices rebound but...Profit and recovery for hog farmers remain elusive.
288512/21/2009 9:40:46 AMIowa Pork Congress to be held Jan. 27-28Annual event in Des Moines to offer comprehensive assortment of vendors, information.
288412/21/2009 9:38:03 AMIowa Corn Growers Association schedules 2010 crop fairsWill focus on achieving more on-farm profit.
288312/21/2009 9:03:29 AMMissouri farmers consider livestock care board May use Ohio effort as a template for similar efforts in the "Show Me" State.
288212/21/2009 9:01:58 AMStudy: Raising pigs indoors healthier for animals, peopleMovement from dirt lots to under roof reduces use of anti-parasite agents.
288112/21/2009 8:57:11 AMUSDA, dairy groups to promote methane digestorsStill economic hurdles to overcome before the technology becomes widely used.
287812/18/2009 3:46:22 PMLawrence named associate dean of ISU's extension and outreachAppointment effective Feb. 1, 2010.
287612/17/2009 12:00:44 PMUSDA implements dairy assistance program2010 ag appropriations bill authorizes $290 million in assistance to eligible dairy farmers.
287412/17/2009 11:46:59 AMLimits for land application of manure take effect Dec. 21New state law goes into effect Dec. 21 limiting land application of liquid manure.
287312/17/2009 10:42:53 AMAverage farmland values in Iowa drop for first time since 1999.Lower commodity prices fuel the 2 percent decline.
287212/16/2009 2:44:39 PMVilsack downplays USDA study on climate changeAnalysis says 59 million acres of pasture and cropland could be converted to woodlands.
287112/15/2009 10:20:46 PMFood prices may jump six percent next yearShrinking supplies, rebounding economies may boost demand, senior economist predicts.
286812/14/2009 9:43:22 PMDon't blame the cows for climate changeSadly, inaccurate statements get passed along as fact, putting people at odds with reality.
286712/11/2009 9:38:51 PMWinter blast underscores a farmer's commitment to their livestockFarmers do their best when nature is at its worst.
286612/11/2009 9:36:44 PMFarm Bureau calls for redesign of state budget processState budget process is broken, adversely impacting property owners.
286312/9/2009 11:36:33 AMCopenhagen climate accord could cost trilionsProfound changes would affect from where people live to what they spend.
286212/8/2009 1:27:05 PMIowa ag secretary offers tips for livestock farmers in dealing with stormDrifts up to 15 feet expected in parts of Iowa by Wednesday.
285812/7/2009 11:46:33 AMCap-and-trade could reduce livestock by double digitsMay generate food security issues based on testimony from USDA.
285712/6/2009 10:41:00 PM'Huge' carbon footprint expected at Copenhagen conferenceNearly 41,000 tons of carbon dioxide equivalents to be spewed by more than 17,000 delegates.
285512/2/2009 4:12:01 PMIDALS announces plan to implement 10 percent budget cutCombination of staff layoffs, program expense reductions.
285212/1/2009 11:30:19 AMU.S. farm exports forecast at $98 billionSlight improvement expected for 2010 but well below 1998 record of $115 billion.
285012/1/2009 9:03:38 AMStudy finds raising hogs indoors better for animal healthVeterinarians have noticed significant decline in parasites among swine raised under roof.
284611/28/2009 9:17:56 PMThird year of losses in hog production predictedCould average around $10 per pig analyst says.
284511/28/2009 9:12:40 PMQuality of Iowa drinking water improves, study findsSurvey of well water shows big improvement in quality.
284411/25/2009 10:19:29 AMNet farm income forecasted down 34.5 percentUSDA Economic Research Service predicts income at $57 billion, down nearly $30 billion from 2008.
283911/23/2009 10:19:38 AMPork consumption increases toward end of difficult yearNational Pork Board president says checkoff funded promotions have paid off.
283711/20/2009 9:51:25 AMFarmers give us much to be thankful forIowa ag secretary praises farmers for the great abundance they provide.
283311/18/2009 1:31:19 PMFarmers embrace biotech for many benefitsHelps enhance productivity while improving soil fertility and water retention.
283011/17/2009 12:49:40 PMSioux County law enforcement investigates farm vandalism caseNearly 4,000 hogs valued at $200,000 lost in suspected sabotage.
282611/16/2009 8:45:29 AMWet harvest strains propane supplySuppliers are having trouble keeping up with demand as dryers run non-stop.
282511/13/2009 10:06:36 PMFarmer says hog barn controls tampered with; thousands of hogs deadSioux Couty sherrif's department investigating loss estimated at more than $200,000.
282111/13/2009 9:00:34 AMH1N1, recession slam hog farmersHog farmers have lost $23 on each hog sent to market since fall 2007.
281911/12/2009 9:05:59 AMCorn crop production and yield estimates mixedU.S. production predicted 97 million bushels lower.
281811/10/2009 6:54:14 PMThieves turn to solar panels on farmsTheft of glass growing problem as metal becomes more difficult to steal.
281711/10/2009 5:43:46 PMU.S. soybean harvest projections moves higherIowa yield projected at 486 million bushels, up from 450 million a year ago.
281211/6/2009 10:42:13 AMLivestock farm vandalism case grows cold in Calhoun CountyNo information forthcoming despite $10,000 reward.
281111/6/2009 10:31:14 AMSewer plants pollute water: Des Moines RegisterMore than 6,000 enforcement actions have taken place since Jan. 1, 2005.
281011/6/2009 9:45:50 AMAgri-women applaud Ohio voters for taking on animal rights extremistsEncourage other states to do the same.
280911/4/2009 3:17:26 PMClimate bill may wait until after 2010 electionsTax initiative appears to be losing momentum due to questions, this week's election.
280811/4/2009 3:15:47 PMOhio voters approve livestock care boardOverwhelming approval deals blow to well-funded anti-livestock, pro-vegan regimes.
280611/3/2009 12:12:47 PMMapping of swine DNA important for farmersProject funded in part by the pork checkoff.
280310/30/2009 1:05:14 PMOctober shaping up to be third-coolest everWill also rank as sixth-wettest on record, says state climatologist.
280210/30/2009 9:32:26 AMFieldwork delays heighten need to do things right regarding manure applicationLivestock farmers also face pressures due to weather delays.
280010/28/2009 1:20:44 PMOhio livestock board could become national templateOhio board includes farmers and animal care experts.
279910/28/2009 1:19:11 PMLincoln: ag has big role to play in climate changeWants to make sure that farmers won't see production costs rise.
279610/26/2009 2:24:35 PMWinter expected to be warmer than normalEl Nino conditions in the Pacific Ocean expected to help temper winter's bite in Iowaw.
279310/23/2009 9:16:15 PMNewspapers urged to refer to flu as H1N1Directive comes from National Newspaper Association.
278910/22/2009 5:04:56 PMPoll: global warming fears coolingYet administration moves ahead on climate change legislation.
278710/20/2009 3:32:33 PMInvestigation continues into H1N1 virus found in Minnesota swineInfection was found in a fair pig; does not suggest its present in commercial herds.
278610/20/2009 3:30:54 PMSenate running out of time for climate billCommittee action is all that's expected given only eight work weeks remain for this year's session.
278510/19/2009 9:46:30 PMMinnesota hog tests positive for H1N1 virusRepresents first case in United States.
278310/17/2009 7:59:17 PMTests to confirm H1N1 in Minnesota swine underwayU.S. ag secretary reaffirms safety of eating pork.
278210/16/2009 3:35:39 PMConcerns and costs add up as harvest progress lagsCorn and soybean harvest is running at its slowest pace in years.
278110/16/2009 11:50:58 AMPurdue agronomist awareded World Food Prize$250,000 award presented Thursday in Des Moines.
278010/15/2009 12:24:25 PMRussia lifts all restrictions on U.S. pork importsWere put in place to supposedly prevent spread of H1N1.
277910/15/2009 11:10:50 AMRecord soybean exports reported for 2008-09Third consecutive year for growth; strong demand expected to continue.
277710/13/2009 12:23:53 PMLivestock care restrictions now Michigan lawMeasure exempts research, veterinary treatment and transportation among others.
277610/13/2009 12:06:08 PMStronger soybean prices expectedEconomist notes 'real upside' once harvest is completed.
277510/13/2009 11:05:47 AMClimate change bill continues to creep forwardEffort to further tax U.S. productivity gaining steam as UN prepares to convene in Copenhagen.
277410/12/2009 10:48:44 AMBudget cuts to hit ag department hard, Northey saysIDALS Secretary says recent cut brings total funding departure to 23 percent, or nearly $5 million.
277310/9/2009 12:43:39 PMPork makes great menu item for studentsHowever, some groups opposed to contemproary ag casting dispersions on its quality.
277210/9/2009 12:21:02 PMSoybean production estimate increasesUSDA now calling for 9.5 percent increase from last year.
276910/8/2009 10:35:32 AMJohanns: U.S. ag hit from every angleExtreme environmental, animal rights policies not helpful during economic downturn.
276810/7/2009 5:44:01 PMRetail food prices continue to fallHowever, low prices conincide with severe economic turmoil at the farm gate.
276610/7/2009 11:02:47 AMConverting U.S. egg industry to cage-free 'disastrous'Would result in 25 percent increase in retail prices; higher government nutrition program costs.
276510/6/2009 10:24:30 AMVilsack says dairy industry must be restructuredRetooling the industry would help avoid cycles of boom and bust.
276210/4/2009 8:21:22 PMHarvest weight exemption grantedRuns for 60 days beginning Oct. 1.
276110/2/2009 3:17:45 PMVEBs a proven resource for livestock farms, research showsStudy confirms viability of CSIF Green Farmstead Partner program
276010/2/2009 10:57:02 AMLP tanks on hog farms the target of high-caliber rifle shotsReward of up to $8,000 being offered for arrest and conviction in case.
275910/1/2009 11:47:49 AMDairy aid part of USDA's new budget$240 million would be used to purchase dairy products, assist struggling dairy farmers.
275810/1/2009 8:51:56 AMFarm prices flat in SeptemberMixed bag of price increases, decreases means All Farm Products Index remains unchanged.
275710/1/2009 8:50:17 AMIMMAG provides insight into winter manure applicationNew laws apply to the use of liquid manure on snow-covered and frozen ground.
27559/29/2009 10:54:47 AMMaturity of U.S. corn, soybean crops laggingHowever, the condition of both crops is better than a year ago.
27549/29/2009 10:52:48 AMU.S. beef growing in popularity in JapanPercent of Japanese consumers who say U.S. beef is safe to eat has more than doubled since 2006.
27539/28/2009 11:57:05 AMMore than 220,000 dairy cows retired this yearRepresent milk inventory of nearly 4.5 billion pounds.
27529/28/2009 9:19:49 AMSwine herd declines nationally, increases in IowaU.S. swine invetory falls 2 percent while Iowa's hog numbers increase 2 percent.
27499/25/2009 2:46:42 PMLack of sales buffers drop in farmland valuesState's cropland values fall 1.9 percent from spring.
27489/24/2009 10:15:37 PMWorld will need 70 percent more food by 2050Additional 2.3 billion people will need to be fed according to global projections.
27479/24/2009 1:30:32 PMEPA officials offers high praise to Iowa effortsSays Iowa has acted to help address issues facing water quality in the Gulf of Mexico.
27469/23/2009 9:48:04 PMPork supplies set record in AugustHowever, low prices spark purchases among U.S. consumers.
27439/18/2009 3:21:28 PMPork producers assure importers on H1N1Say you can't acquire virun from hogs.
27419/17/2009 11:51:16 AMMichigan House approves farm animal care standardsIn Ohio, HSUS vows to pursue ballot initiative next year.
27399/16/2009 9:20:02 PMFSIS program allows meat shipments across state linesNew program was crated in the 2008 farm bill.
27379/15/2009 9:11:24 PMU.S. pork, beef exports downH1N1 has put a damper on exports in key markets, including China.
27369/15/2009 9:59:08 AMIowa farmers achieve record results despite weather, market challengesSuccess is chronicled in new ag statistics book released this week.
27359/14/2009 2:48:04 PM'Man who fed the world' dies at 95Plant pathologist Norman Borlaug, founder of Green Revolution, credited for saving the lives of millions.
27349/14/2009 10:21:25 AMFood will become scarcer without productivity gainsR&D must continue, especially in countries that provide most of the four major food crops.
27339/11/2009 8:21:46 PMVilsack urges media to call virus 'H1N1'Incorrectly referencing it as 'swine flu' hurts livestock farmers.
27329/11/2009 11:18:17 AMU.S. corn production to boost 2009/10 feed grain suppliesForecast U.S. production at 13 billion bushels, up 193 million bushels from previous estimate.
27319/10/2009 8:47:47 PMEnrollment at 30-year high at ISU College of Ag and Life SciencesThis fall's enrollment up 237 students from previous year.
27279/9/2009 11:10:36 AMFood prices continue to dropRetail prices for dairy, meats, fruit, vegetables and bread have all fallen.
27249/7/2009 8:33:10 PMUSDA buys additional pork to aid U.S. farmersIntends to buy $30 million in pork for federal food and nutrition assistance programs.
27239/4/2009 10:16:18 AMNew study highlights pitfalls of climate change billLeaders reiterate their call for more study and discussion.
27229/4/2009 10:14:02 AMAFBF to Obama: pork, dairy sectors need supportCalls for transfer of funds to make domestic purchases to spur demand.
27189/2/2009 10:18:44 AMBreak-even hog prices may not arrive until next year, says WiesemeyerCSIF forum speaker says current farm economy worse than 1998 market crash.
27179/2/2009 10:14:29 AMClimate change bill has impact for agSpeaker urges more analysis of how bill may impact farmers, consumers.
27138/28/2009 2:29:55 PMFood supply would be hit hard if Time magazine had its wayContemporary ag, a lightning rod for author Bryan Walsh, serves vital role.
27128/28/2009 2:19:32 PMPork Checkoff takes proactive stance on H1N1Organization prepares for possibility of virus entering U.S. swine herd.
27118/28/2009 1:06:07 PMUSDA says farm income will plummetA staggering 38 percent drop expected in farm income this year.
27088/26/2009 4:05:45 PMKennedy's death creates ripple affect through Senate leadershipEarly knod is for Sen. Lincoln (D-Ark.) as next Senate Ag Chair.
27078/25/2009 10:46:30 AMVague ballot language puts California egg farmers in perilFear that Proposition 2 could result in jail time, fines for farmers.
27068/25/2009 10:42:22 AMTIME goes after U.S. farmers In an effort to sell magazines, cover story serves up one-sided rhetoric.
27058/24/2009 11:06:10 AMFarmland assessments soarTax assements for ag property linked to productivity rather than market value.
27048/24/2009 11:04:00 AMCOOL causing problems for some farmers Adding misery to already-low prices.
27038/22/2009 9:57:59 AMLang: livestock farmers need action Tells Sec. Vilsack that just acknowledging the problem 'no longer enough.'
27018/20/2009 5:40:52 PMAnimal fats not linked to increased breast cancer riskResearchers evaluated potential correlation for nine years before debunking claim.
27008/19/2009 11:44:46 AMVeterinarians dispute claims made against animal health productsSay efforts to further restrict their use not in best interest of animals, people.
26998/19/2009 11:27:39 AMWorshops for hog farmers facing economic difficulties to be heldSept 9 and 10 program being offered to farmers at no charge.
26988/19/2009 11:14:04 AMFAPRI sees hog, dairy recovery in 2010Outlook depends heavily on overall economic recovery, experts say.
26948/14/2009 3:10:43 PMU.S. meat, poultry production declinesContinued weak demand cited as cause.
26938/14/2009 2:01:25 PMVilsack: no more money available for pork purchaseSays USDA program down to last $7-8 million; more dollars may be available come October.
26928/13/2009 11:11:45 AMStanhope community gathers to celebrate new turkey farmMore than 125 people attend open house, ribbon cutting at farm of Bart and Katie Olthoff.
26918/13/2009 8:32:30 AMWorld poplulation to hit 7 billion by 2011Vast majority of growth comes in developing countries and poorest nations.
26908/12/2009 4:09:04 PMSouth Korea lifts H1N1 ban on live hog importsBan was implemented in April out of fear.
26898/10/2009 10:28:52 AMISU gets state grant to conduct H1N1 swine vaccine researchWill help protect swine from H1N1 and other strains of influenza.
26888/8/2009 10:12:48 AMHog farmer urged to keep options open during price slumpVarious problems further sqeezing farmers.
26878/8/2009 10:10:39 AMGov. Culver seeks help for hog farmersSends letter to President Obama asking for assistance for struggling producers.
26868/6/2009 1:42:48 PMValue of farm land falls for first time in 22 yearsDecline attributed to current economic recession.
26858/6/2009 1:41:43 PMRaising a child to age 17 now costs $221,000!Estimate comes from USDA's Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
26838/3/2009 9:39:25 PMSenate climate debate will focus on food pricesWould also likely increase corn, soybean prices, increasing livestock fee costs.
26818/2/2009 9:17:49 PMOrganic produce not more nutritiousNo difference when compared to crops grown by conventional methods.
26808/1/2009 3:00:12 PMJudge dismisses lawsuit brought by EPA against cattle feederRuled that EPA failed to show any direct evidence of pollution.
26797/31/2009 9:37:19 PMGAO; Retail food prices grow faster than farmer pricesHousehold spending for food as a percent of disposable income drops from 13 to 10 percent.
26787/31/2009 9:33:17 PMFarm animal care bill moves ahead in MichiganMeasure draws the ire of anti-livestock activist group HSUS.
26777/30/2009 3:14:53 PMEPC denies hog permit; calls trailer a residence Appointed group votes 6-2 against farm after closed-door session.
26767/29/2009 12:38:00 PMDairy farmers caught in price-cost squeezeHigh feed costs, plummeting milk prices put farmers in bind, says IFBF President Craig Lang.
26747/28/2009 5:39:22 PMCanada drops quarantine of swine herds with H1N1Affected animals will be managed under same practices used for other swine influenza viruses.
26727/28/2009 5:08:16 PMIPPA offering free pre-harvest PQA Plus certification sessionsPart of continuing effort to certify farmers in the We Care's quality assurance initiative.
26707/27/2009 8:48:20 AMWalmart to create sustainability indexWill indicate environmental sustainability of products it sells, including dairy, meat and poultry.
26697/24/2009 2:36:31 PMICA: Livestock indemnity program interpreted incorrectlyFarmers being asked to use unreasonable mortality rates, leaders say.
26687/24/2009 2:28:26 PMLucas: House ag should review food safety billHearings should be held in liew of opposition.
26677/23/2009 4:19:58 PMH1N1 pushes pork supplies to record highsTotal pork stocks for June up 9 percent from 2008.
26667/23/2009 4:15:26 PMRushing climate change bill 'act of folly'Lawmakers urged to study issue closely, thoroughly before taking action.
26627/21/2009 12:33:02 PMJohanns: cap and trade will hammer farmersSays various studies all paint the same grim picture for farming.
26617/20/2009 10:55:08 AMCounty livestock appeal rule out for commentHearings to be held in early August 4-46 in Spencer, Des Moines and Ainsworth.
26607/20/2009 10:48:18 AMExtension plans dairy crisis meetingsTo be held July 28-30 near Rock Rapids, Orange City and Holstein.
26597/17/2009 11:26:50 AMRetail milk prices fall for seventh consecutive monthAverage price for gallon of milk in June was $3, down 76 cents from June 2008.
26587/17/2009 11:17:22 AMPeterson threatens to oppose food safety billWorries FDA will use bill to regulate on-farm activities.
26547/15/2009 12:05:08 PMJohanns seeks cost estimateWants analysis of cap-and-trade impact on farmers and individual commodities.
26537/14/2009 11:44:36 AMUS pork exports weathers H1N1 crisis Volumn, value down from historic 2008 but not as lackluster as expected.
26527/14/2009 11:26:56 AMOhio farmers pleased with livestock ballot measureSay it's an important step forward in continuing to promote animal well-being.
26517/14/2009 11:25:18 AMObama administration seeks to ban antibiotics for livestockFDA says antibioitics should not be used to promote animal growth.
26507/14/2009 11:19:31 AMFAPRI says climate bill will hit bottom lineHigher input costs will happen under proposed legislation.
26497/13/2009 1:05:43 PMPreservation of antibiotics explored at hearingUse of animal health products does not pose threat to food safety.
26487/13/2009 1:04:09 PMConditions point to large corn cropIdeal growing conditions point to second-largest crop ever.
26477/10/2009 1:32:53 PMVilsack names Coppess new FSA administratorReplaces Doug Caruso who left the office last week.
26467/10/2009 12:27:44 PMSenate action on climate change delayedSome say bill will be ready by August; others not so sure.
26437/8/2009 11:59:56 AMJohanns calls for hearing on climate bill's impact on farmersRequest comes after USDA secretary ommits any talk of costs in testimony.
26417/8/2009 11:27:41 AMConditions improving for hog farmersLower feed prices helping curtail steep losses.
26387/2/2009 11:35:24 AMFood prices trending lower nationwideFoodbasket survey shows 2 percent drop in prices of 16 food items.
26367/1/2009 10:03:08 PMCattle farmers feel the heatLoss of cattle to summer heat adds to financial pressures faced by farmers.
26356/30/2009 10:25:33 AMLinn County dairy farmer dumps milk in protest of low pricesSour prices are taking a toll on the health, prosperity of farm families.
26346/30/2009 9:48:52 AMStudy reviews impact of contemporary farms in IndianaPurdue study finds that large farms pay better wages; seldom violate environmental rules.
26296/25/2009 12:15:04 PMOhio Senate unanimously approves livestock care boardMeasure may go to a vote of the people in November.
26286/25/2009 11:52:25 AMAg leaders call on USDA to help struggling hog farmersUrge the purchase of $50 million of pork in federal food programs.
26276/24/2009 11:13:03 AMPeterson now supports climate change billHouse ag committee chair approves after modifications.
26256/23/2009 11:23:55 AMOhio Governor supports livestock care standards boardFarm organizations back the bipartisan approach.
26236/23/2009 11:17:23 AMMiss America to be dairy spokespersonKatie Stam of Indiana says she's pleased to give back to the industry.
26206/22/2009 1:06:14 PMFarmers cautioned about predatory lendersOfficials warn that some working to take advantage of current economic situation.
26196/22/2009 1:03:43 PMDairy cows going to market; expected to help milk pricesMore than 100,000 dairy cows to go to slaughter during next few months.
26186/19/2009 12:34:07 PMPork losses impact Smithfield FoodsCompany says losses attributed to industry downturn and H1N1 flu hype.
26176/19/2009 11:58:42 AMAg Republicans ask for more time on climate changeMore study needed on impacts before moving forward, experts say.
26166/19/2009 11:49:02 AMConsumer price index rises slightly in MayEnergy prices rise, food prices decline in monthly report.
26136/16/2009 2:43:56 PMTrickle-down effect of flu scare puts good people at riskSelf-serving anti-livestock activists who used crisis should never be trusted again.
26106/14/2009 2:57:41 PMU.S. farmers rank low nationally in government supportTexas Tech study finds all countries protect their farmers for than United States.
26096/14/2009 2:55:34 PMFarmers prefer USDA over EPABetter understanding of how ag works helps build relationships.
26086/11/2009 3:09:13 PMMonsanto unveils drought-tolerant cornWill confer yield stability during periods of inadequate weather.
26076/11/2009 2:12:48 PMTwenty million children receive school lunch assistanceThe number represents an all-time high according to USDA.
26066/11/2009 2:11:25 PMHeritage Foundation: new tax on ag to hurt farmers, consumersStudy of cap-and-trade system has drawbacks, study finds.
26056/10/2009 9:46:07 PMNorthey: IDALS tightening belt just like farmersAlso criticizes countries for continuing bans on U.S. pork at town hall meeting in Ottumwa.
26036/9/2009 9:03:53 PMNew tax on ag may be in the worksFarmers have bullseye on them because of energy needed to farm.
26026/5/2009 2:26:28 PMLift pork ban immediately, leaders saySome willing to ease restrictions but decisions must be made soon.
26016/5/2009 2:03:40 PMTough times send more dairy cows to slaughterDairy farmers losing as much as $150 per cow per month at current prices.
26006/4/2009 1:35:19 PMPork industry's economic stress is 'unprecedented'Leaders at World Pork Expo say hog numbers likely to contract.
25986/4/2009 12:06:00 PMPopularity of specialty cheese continues to growFeta leads the way as most popular.
25976/3/2009 1:09:28 PMAlmost 20 percent of world's population chronically malnourishedWorld population to grow by 3 billion next 40 years.
25966/3/2009 12:51:43 PMGrassley invites Washington head to Iowa farm tourSenator wants to instill "common sense thinking" at EPA and other agencies.
25946/2/2009 10:29:51 AMNebraska cattle herd tests positive for bovine TBHerd has been quarantined as a source is determined.
25936/1/2009 12:16:48 PMAg exports forecast at $96 billion for 2009Estimate is down from $115 billon in FY 2008.
25865/27/2009 11:17:19 AMHog farmers still losing moneyEconomists predict average loss of $12 per head through 2009.
25855/26/2009 9:31:14 PMCattlemen praise today's signage of manure billSays it will assist farmers in managing farms during winter months.
25845/26/2009 9:24:58 PMConsumers don't benefit from dairy price collapsePrices still strong for milk at the retail level.
25835/24/2009 6:10:32 PMInvestigation into the death of 25 cattle continuesMadison County sheriff's department working to determine cause.
25825/24/2009 6:07:44 PMEnvironment continues to trump the economicBut the gap is narrowing quickly due to economic downturn.
25815/21/2009 10:21:01 AMSoybean board sees more soybean acresMajority of 7 million acres currently unaccounted for will likely go to soybeans.
25805/20/2009 9:47:17 AMHog farmers unfairly targeted in flu outbreakAlthough debunked, link between flu and pork quality has hurt farmers.
25795/19/2009 8:11:12 PMIowa farmers enhance conservation effortsSoil-saving tillage on more than 1 million additional acres in 2007.
25765/18/2009 9:32:41 PMGlobal hog farming to grow 50 percent by 2020Rabobank analysts project solid gains for hog farmers long-term.
25745/15/2009 10:17:44 AMNovel flu strain not From Mexican hog farm Ironically, this latest news comes as a blow to anti-livestock advocates.
25735/15/2009 10:00:45 AMWashington’s restructuring to impact farmers, expert saysGet to know the people in power to help shape the issues, says Jim Wiesemeyer.
25705/14/2009 1:57:45 PMNew report substantiates potential losses for hog farmersSays nearly $400 million could be lost during the next few months.
25685/14/2009 12:48:44 PMVilsack speaks out on behalf of livestock farmersResponds to misleading information spun by New York Rep. Maruice Hinchey.
25675/13/2009 10:27:34 AMWork continues to reopen Chinese market to U.S. porkCountry still seeking assurances that U.S. pork is safe.
25625/11/2009 8:12:48 PMWarm weather needed to help field work progressPlanting continues to inch forward but plant emergence a concern, Northey says.
25615/11/2009 8:07:23 PMJournalist-induced flu frenzy not helpfulOther events that have real-world impact receive scant attention.
25585/7/2009 11:59:44 AMFood supply is safePenn State College food safety expert reassures shaken consumers.
25575/7/2009 11:58:11 AMLife returning to normal in MexicoFive-day business shutdown over; health officials monitoring Europe.
25565/6/2009 11:54:38 AMSmithfield continues to investigate farm in MexicoWant an open process in determining flu's origin.
25555/6/2009 10:19:05 AMNPPC asks USDA to assist U.S. hog farmersEfforts would help relieve struggles brought on by misinformation about H1N1 flu.
25545/6/2009 10:05:35 AMHog farmers losing $2.5 million a day, says NPPCMajor buyers of U.S. pork continuing total or partial bans on pork products.
25535/5/2009 2:45:15 PMFDA researching flu fraudSays to be on guard against products that claim to protect against H1N1 flu.
25525/5/2009 2:44:13 PMHog farmers to take huge hit Prices tank on news of H1N1 just as optimism was returning.
25515/5/2009 8:50:42 AMFarmer worker infects Canadian pigsHogs contract H1N1 from worker who had traveled to Mexico.
25505/1/2009 8:33:12 AMMexico encouraged by ebb of flu casesBid to halt spread of influenza A appear to be working, officials say.
25495/1/2009 8:25:21 AMAnimals, food safe state officials reassureHog farmers unfairly hammered for confusion over flu specifics.
25464/30/2009 11:02:23 AMOrigins of flu have likely explanationCurrent scenarios being floated likely without merit, experts say.
25454/30/2009 11:00:43 AMFlu's mistaken association impacting farmersLosses for U.S. farmers could top $270 in second quarter.
25434/30/2009 9:19:08 AMConsumers reassured about safety of porkU.S. Ag Secretary Vilsack says hardworking farm families unfairly implicated.
25424/29/2009 2:11:44 PMLegislature acts on winter manure useBill now awaits action by Gov. Culver.
25414/29/2009 2:09:25 PMDNR to stop reminding farmers of MMP updatesSays the move results from budget cuts.
25394/28/2009 9:46:36 AMFarmers, farm organizations working on flu storyThis includes separating fact from fiction on social networking sites.
25384/27/2009 4:41:53 PMrBST-free milk shift seen as overly quick responseOnly small percentage of consumers were concerned enough to change purchase habits.
25364/27/2009 9:43:07 AMUSDA, NPPC say pork is safeOrganizations work to assure pork importers that food is safe.
25354/25/2009 4:47:20 PMNew flu heightens emphasis on biosecurityNational Pork Board advises farmers to take threat seriously.
25344/25/2009 4:44:26 PMFarmers urged to protect against new flu virusVirus did not originate in U.S. swine herd, CDC says.
25334/24/2009 11:10:26 AMHealth experts investigate new flu Seven people detected with illness have recovered; CDC not calling it an outbreak.
25294/22/2009 9:59:15 AMClimate change? Good for Iowa?Experts discuss changes in weather and potential impact on Iowa farmers.
25274/20/2009 9:02:54 PMIowa Senate does not confirm EPC nominationAction follows approval of four others to environmental commission.
25224/17/2009 8:53:43 AMVilsack vows to improve animal tracking systemNationwide tour slated to obtain input on program.
25194/14/2009 10:10:29 PMWrong to blame livestock for world’s carbon footprintNumbers used by radicals grossly exagerated.
25184/13/2009 12:44:00 PMIowa drops one spot in national milk productionState's milk production totaled 4.3 billion pounds in 2008.
25174/13/2009 12:08:08 PMLarge animal vet shortage poses threat to national securitySo says the American Veterinary Medical Association.
25154/10/2009 3:06:57 PMCBO report says ethanol had little to do with food price spikeHigh oil prices had the greatest impact by far says Congressional Budget Office.
25104/6/2009 1:13:49 PMJohnsonville Sausage director calls for transparencySays bar is being raised for company and its farmer-partners.
25094/3/2009 3:35:07 PMNew feed mill planned for western IowaWill employ 25 and convert 9 million bushels of corn to livestock feed.
25084/3/2009 10:40:17 AMPrices drop in national marketbasket surveyDecline of 5.5 percent from fourth quarter 2008.
25064/1/2009 10:34:29 AMUSDA announces $60 million turkey purchaseVilsack says action will assist farmers struggling through difficult economy.
25054/1/2009 10:29:52 AMMarch wetter and warmer than normalSome locations see precipitation amounts twice the average.
25013/30/2009 10:03:03 AMIowa hog numbers up from a year agoNationally, hog numbers are down.
24983/29/2009 2:54:44 PMFarm groups oppose veterinary antibiotic legislationForty years of use proves that products do not pose a threat to human health.
24973/29/2009 2:33:10 PMHog numbers declineU.S. hog inventory dips 3 percent since last December.
24963/27/2009 3:12:53 PMFood prices decline in FebruaryConsumers starting to see a break in their grocery bills.
24953/26/2009 12:00:13 PMNew beef cuts offered to stimulate salesEffort underway to entice budget-conscious consumers.
24923/24/2009 9:55:19 PMAg feeling economic downturn faster nowLow market prices, high input costs take toll on farm families.
24913/22/2009 1:54:59 PMAntibiotic legislation bad for pigs and people Detrimental to health of livestock and what consumers pay for food.
24903/22/2009 1:45:25 PMFarmers point out flaws in proposed DNR manure ruleLarge number of farmers voice concerns; say they're already taking precautions.
24893/20/2009 11:24:29 AMCongressional leaders critical of comments made by USDA headSay it's not helpful to pit hungry children versus farmers.
24873/19/2009 10:47:07 AMCorn prices may hit $5 later this yearLess acres planted to corn will spur price increase.
24863/17/2009 11:06:55 AMIowa hog farmer named NPPC president-electSam Carney of Adair continues service to ag community.
24853/16/2009 12:59:52 PMHog returns stuck in the redWaning global demand will create hardship for hog farmers in 2009.
24843/16/2009 12:57:24 PMFood prices may be going down, economists sayHowever, it may take more than a year for consumers to notice.
24793/12/2009 9:37:13 AMTurkey farmers talk about doing things rightNew web site profiles how turkey farmers ensure health and safety of flocks.
24783/12/2009 9:35:21 AMIowa farmland values drop for first time since 1999Overall decline of 7.6 percent; West central Iowa sees biggest decline at 14 percent.
24773/10/2009 5:20:46 PMDirect payment cuts 'more than dead on arrival'U.S. House Ag Chair says the plan stands no chance of passing Congress.
24703/5/2009 11:35:49 AMFarmers, lenders in it togetherVolatile economy affects both.
24693/5/2009 11:31:07 AMFarmland values go south, survey showsIowa farmland values fall 6 percent in fourth quarter 2008 compared to previous year.
24683/3/2009 12:29:02 PMVilsack uses hunger issue to promote farm program cutsSays the choice is between rich farmer and hungry children.
24662/27/2009 11:49:27 AMUSDA releases 2009 crop estimatesBoth corn and soybean harvest totals to increase from 2008.
24632/26/2009 11:11:06 AMLivestock manure can improve Iowa's soils, says conservationistOrganic product can reverse soil damage allow soils to breathe.
24602/23/2009 4:21:08 PMSoil moisture plentiful as spring nearsMuch of the state near-to-above normal, says Dan Hicks.
24592/23/2009 4:19:39 PMCattle, hog numbers declineHigh input costs, declining market prices taking their toll.
24582/23/2009 11:59:05 AMOne percent of farms produce own electricity, census showsWind turbines, methane digesters helping farmers 'go off the grid.'
24572/22/2009 7:51:03 PMSoy turns ethanol by-product into food fit for a pig And a much more economical option than pure distillers grain.
24562/20/2009 9:46:28 AMNo referendum to be held on pork checkoffOnly 94 valid requests obtained; more than 10,000 would be needed.
24512/18/2009 10:55:36 AMNebraska launches new program to help cattle farmersPurpose is to stimulate an increase in the number of young people raising livestock.
24482/17/2009 9:14:55 AMDairy farmers feel squeeze of lower prices Will have to run a tight ship in lieu of low milk prices.
24452/11/2009 8:22:57 PMMeat, cotton sales fallBoth are indicators of the economic slowdown.
24432/10/2009 4:13:33 PMNational issues have local implications, editor saysTimes are uncertain but our commitment to responsibility remains steadfast.
24412/9/2009 10:57:01 AMLivestock farmers looking to methane digestersNew technology reduces potential odor and reduces energy costs.
24402/9/2009 10:55:41 AMIowa has new county leader in hogs raisedSioux County now ranks first followed by Hardin County.
24382/6/2009 1:08:29 PMDairy farmers in crisis as milk prices sourMilk consumption may increase but prices may not.
24362/5/2009 4:27:27 PMRaising livestock responsibly is the right thing to do, experts saySelecting good locations is the first step, they say at CSIF Livestock Summit.
24342/5/2009 1:17:08 PMU.S. Ag Census shows increase in farm numbersU.S. farm numbers up 4 percent nationally to 2.2 million.
24312/2/2009 9:39:11 PMLack of available credit challenges farmersCould also lead to higher food prices, experts say.
24302/2/2009 9:37:17 PMShortage of livestock vets presents problemsLack of vets may pose threats to safety of U.S. food supply.
24291/30/2009 5:01:48 PMHog prices improve... but still not enoughEconomist says prices will average $67-$71 for the year.
24281/30/2009 4:59:09 PMYouth recognized at Iowa Pork Congress banquetNatalie Friese of Washington County crownded 2009 Iowa Pork Queen.
24261/30/2009 3:47:10 PMNatural Food Holdings LLC purchases Niman RanchPoor prices don't keep up with increased production costs.
24231/26/2009 3:12:05 PMFarmers encouraged to comment on winter manure rulesProposed rule would ban the use of manure on frozen, snow covered ground.
24221/26/2009 10:34:29 AMFree-range chickens more prone to disease Study finds that managing flocks indoors protects health of birds.
24211/26/2009 10:16:59 AMNominees sought for pork environmental stewardship awardsApplications due March 31.
24161/21/2009 12:51:42 PMVilsack confirmed as new U.S. ag secretaryFirst cabinet member to be confirmed as new president takes office.
24151/20/2009 4:56:06 PMDNR encourages farmers to report air quality informationSays farmers need not fear 'late reporting' fine.
24141/20/2009 8:36:34 AMLivestock farms begin reporting air emission estimatesIPPA encourages farmers to contact department with information.
24131/20/2009 8:29:24 AMPork group sues EPA on emissions reporting ruleAgency failed to develop adequate system to accept reports among other shortcomings.
24101/15/2009 3:55:37 PMHog farmers to be recognized by IPPA at Pork CongressSeven families chosen to receive Master Pork Producer awards.
24091/15/2009 3:52:29 PMNPPC supports efforts to clarify animal ID systemSays improvements will help ensure continued safety of U.S. food supply.
24071/14/2009 3:14:04 PMFebruary deadline looms for livestock farmersMany considerations to be made for responsibly managing manure.
24061/13/2009 11:17:21 AMCrop estimates come in larger than expectedIowa farmers grow 2.2 billion bushels of corn and 445 million bushels of soybeans.
24041/12/2009 8:29:09 PMHog farmers to discuss key issues at annual business meetingMore than 100 delegates to participate in Jan. 27 event.
24031/9/2009 4:05:52 PMProfit can be found on the farm in 2009'You can't go broke making a profit,' economist says.
24011/8/2009 11:01:31 AM2008 one of Iowa’s wettest and coldest yearsStatewide precipitation averaged 9.5 inches above normal.
24001/8/2009 10:35:52 AMFood prices increase at fastest rate in 30 yearsIncreased demand from growing world populations leads to higher prices.
23991/8/2009 10:33:05 AMUSDA examines impact of large family farmsShift to larger enterprises will likely continue as they tend to be more profitable.
23951/6/2009 1:44:35 PMReport: high growth possible for ethanolMany markets will compete for the renewable resource.
23941/5/2009 10:44:54 AMMilk glut leads to lower pricesDairy industry not immune to economic challenges facing country.
23931/5/2009 10:41:06 AMShadow cast over U.S. beef exportsDespite gloomy picture, growth areas exist.
23921/2/2009 1:20:41 PMLower dairy prices forecasted for 2009Troubled economy to blame for poor prices.
23911/2/2009 10:52:52 AMEconomists offer mixed forecast for hog farmersNational hog numbers decline; Iowa’s hog inventory increased two percent.
239012/31/2008 10:10:01 AMPrice volatility hitting farmersCreate additional challenges for farm profitability.
238912/30/2008 8:39:57 PMMexico lifts restrictions on meat importsOriginally said U.S. plants did not meet import standards.
238812/30/2008 10:26:17 AMOpportunities exist to trim winter energy costsBetter equipment, decision making can save money on livestock barns.
238712/29/2008 10:33:10 AMPositive economic trends found in USDA reportTotal returns expected to compare favorably to other positive years.
238612/29/2008 10:04:22 AMNMA, AMI seek to overturn California law Say federal law on the issue takes precedent over California measure.
238012/22/2008 12:32:41 PMLand prices may plateau, but no major correction forecastDouble-digit percentage increases of the past five years may not continue.
237912/19/2008 12:01:46 PMWholesale fertilizer prices on the declineAfter six consecutive years of increases, prices finally beginning to fall.
237812/19/2008 11:59:39 AMBright days ahead for ag, economist predictsHowever, he warns that trade protectionism could threaten progress.
237312/16/2008 8:46:06 AMMore land transfers as population agesSignificant amount of land owned by people over 65 years of age.
237212/16/2008 8:40:30 AMTotal red meat production revised lowerNext year looks better thanks to lower feed prices.
237112/15/2008 5:42:20 PMFood-poor, cash-rich countries snap up farmlandWant to boost their own food security during world financial crisis.
237012/15/2008 2:21:30 PMEnvironmentalists send 'to-do' list to president-electLengthy list takes direct aim at agriculture, farm families.
236912/15/2008 2:18:48 PMEPA changes rule on livestock barn air emissionsGreatest impact on smaller livestock farms.
236812/12/2008 2:19:43 PMAmount of corn used for ethanol dropsDeclines in fuel useage, prices leads to revisions in Thursday's ag supply report.
236612/10/2008 3:14:19 PMMany benefits to livestock that grazeIt's good for farmers and the environment, experts say.
236512/9/2008 11:23:35 AMNo livestock farms wanted near tourist attractionsProposal would prohibit new construction within three miles of tourist attraction.
236412/9/2008 10:14:55 AMHurt: profitability in hogs could return next yearPurdue University economist says rising prices, lower input costs will help.
236212/5/2008 12:15:20 PMFarmers oppose additional fees for raising livestockMany say the new EPA proposal would bankrupt them; PETA supports it.
236012/5/2008 11:28:45 AMPork Checkoff engages You Tube usersFeature videos highlighting environmental, animal care issues.
235912/4/2008 8:56:35 PMHog manure becoming a more valuable commodityValue leads to creative deals and fewer neighbor complaints.
235812/4/2008 11:20:57 AMFarm prices decline nearly 8 percentBiggest drop in soybean, corn and hog prices.
235712/3/2008 9:06:27 PMRestaurant menu prices to hold steadyFuel price decline's ripple yet to impact the price of food at restaurants.
235512/2/2008 1:59:50 PMNew cheese plant opens in northwest IowaRepresents $437 million dollar investment; employs more than 80 people.
235312/2/2008 11:07:39 AMNew soybean processing facility opensMaple River Energy of Galva accepted first load of soybeans Nov. 18.
235212/2/2008 8:53:54 AMPilgrim's Pride files for bankruptcyLatest in a growing list of companies impacted by weak economy.
235012/1/2008 12:10:26 PMFarm income rises; expenses rise fasterNet farm income expected to change little in 2008 despite higher commodity prices.
234811/28/2008 8:59:18 PMHog farmer welcomes appointment to environmental commissionSafeguarding air, water quality priority for livestock farmers says Gene Ver Steeg.
234611/26/2008 12:01:36 PMRFA takes issue with reported causes of food price increasesRenewable fuel's corn demand accounts for 1.4 percent of Thanksgiving meal cost.
234111/23/2008 3:24:57 PMHog farmer, veterinarian named to EPCGene Ver Steeg replaces Ralph Klemme who resigned earlier this year.
234011/23/2008 3:16:42 PMConditions worsening for state-licensed grain dealersLast 12 months have taken their toll, says legislative study committee.
233911/21/2008 10:17:03 AMAFBF Opposes EPA-Proposed Tax on LivestockEPA proposes rules to "tax" livestock under the Clean Air Act.
233711/20/2008 1:21:06 PMLivestock farmers urged to manage manure carefullyLate harvest, snow and frost prospects require proactive approach.
232111/13/2008 8:12:03 AMStudy debunks link between farm subsidies, obesityEliminating corn subsidies would do little to decrease consumption of sweeteners.
232011/12/2008 2:56:59 PMHigh grocery prices not reflecting the timesCost for groceries remains high despite falling fuel, commodity prices.
231911/12/2008 12:59:12 PMIowa hog farmer elected chair of U.S. Meat Export FederationJon Capsers raises hogs near Swaledale in north central Iowa.
231811/10/2008 11:46:03 AMCalifornia ballot initiative could have national consequencesAnimal rights groups look to push similar efforts nationwide.
231711/10/2008 11:34:14 AMNational turkey raised in IowaEllsworth farmer Paul Hill to provide National Thanksgiving Turkey.
231211/6/2008 8:38:25 PMFormer Iowa farmer resigns from USDATom Dorr's term would have expired in January.
230811/4/2008 2:07:25 PMFarmers push ahead on corn harvest despite high moistureOld-Fashioned Corn Harvest Stretching Well Into November
230711/4/2008 12:53:04 PMIowa grain indemnity fund highlighted during volatile price swingsIDALS Secretary outlines types of losses covered by fund.
230511/3/2008 10:57:00 AMMeat exports critical in coming yearCurrent financial situation puts emphasis on 2009 exports.
230311/3/2008 9:24:51 AMU.S. pork exports headed for another record-breaking yearExports jump 5.2 percent in volumn; up 1.8 percent in value from previous year.
230211/1/2008 8:09:44 AMEPA finalizes rule on NPDES permits required from some farmsMinnesota hog farmer calls rule 'tough but fair.'
230110/31/2008 2:30:37 PMObama ag comments raise concerns among farm communitySays agriculture leads to explosion in U.S. health care costs.
230010/31/2008 12:41:50 PMIowa farm families receive award for soil conversation effortsEPA honors farmers with Gulf Guardian Award.
229810/29/2008 4:06:49 PMSome farmers may need to apply for NPDES permitSeveral considerations to help make determination; deadline to apply is Dec. 31.
229510/27/2008 8:46:03 AMNew programs pitch milk to Iowa childrenFitness and nutrition work together to keep children healthy.
229410/27/2008 8:43:29 AMGood crop drying weather predicted for NovemberMilder temperatures will return with less precipitation.
229110/23/2008 9:02:09 AMCharges filed in livestock abuse case near Bayard Six employees charged with animal abuse and neglect.
228310/21/2008 8:55:02 AM2008 Iowa Ag Stats book availableProvides complete overview of ag productivity for 2007.
228210/20/2008 10:22:42 AMFarmers: note conservation options during harvestIowa's ag secretary encourages farmers to keep an eye out this fall for opportunities.
228110/17/2008 10:45:14 AMHog numbers grow in Iowa, nationallyIncrease means jobs and economic activity at a time when it's needed.
228010/17/2008 10:15:36 AMCombine, tractor sales remain strongHarvest equipment sales up 50 percent in September; tractors up six.
227810/17/2008 9:49:16 AMConservation structures reduced erosion after Iowa’s heavy rains Farmers, experts praise their positive impact on protecting water quality.
227710/16/2008 10:27:31 AMBiotechnology allows U.S. farmers to satisfy global food demandsCorn growers tout benefits to an international gathering near Prairie City.
227610/15/2008 1:19:12 PMDallas County hog barns to move forwardAgreement overturns EPC's denial of a permit obtained by Robert Manning, Jr.
227310/13/2008 8:39:19 AMGrain prices ride roller coasterMore issues than just supply and demand affect the value of commodities.
227210/13/2008 8:37:37 AMEstimates for corn crop increasedNumbers show that the crop weathered the storm, says ISU economist.
226510/6/2008 8:59:52 AMHigh input prices continue to be felt on the farmMost livestock farmers dealing with losses.
226110/3/2008 2:06:03 PMAntibiotics good for animal health, well-being says veterinarian Tells House ag livestock subcommittee that limiting their use would be detrimental.
226010/3/2008 12:18:40 PMEditor: anonymous callers to her newspaper test patienceThose sounding off on livestock abuse case don't have basic concept of ag.
225910/3/2008 12:07:04 PMRecord number of employers to recruit at ISU ag career daySo many vendors that some will have to be located under tents outside Memorial Union.
225810/2/2008 11:56:37 AMQuestions remain as meat labeling law starts It's been a long process, says extension livestock specialist.
225710/1/2008 3:32:30 PMResearchers making the most of manureEfforts underway to make it the new 'green' energy.
22569/30/2008 9:25:03 AMFarmers head to fields as harvest beginsIowa Ag Secretary chronicles progress in weekly crop and weather report.
22559/29/2008 10:12:25 AMHigh fuel costs impact farmers during harvestEvery bushel that goes to market costs more to transport.
22539/29/2008 8:34:44 AMHarvest season gets out of the blocks slowly this fallUnusual growing season delays crop development.
22529/28/2008 2:47:48 PMHigh feed prices lead farmers to reduce hog breeding herdCould signal better prices down the road, experts say.
22519/28/2008 2:45:46 PMNinety counties receive disaster designationWill provide assistance to farm families affected by natural disasters.
22479/24/2008 11:00:50 AMStay safe during busy harvest seasonAgriculture death rates surpass those of all other industries including mining, construction.
22469/23/2008 3:35:00 PMFarmers encouraged to plan now for fertilizer incorporationGood time to do so is before busy harvest season begins, experts say.
22449/22/2008 9:47:45 AMMany factors to contribute to land price swingsSome to have a positive impact; others will not.
22439/20/2008 3:28:25 PMIowa maintains dominance in pork export totalsState's fresh and frozen pork exports up 57 percent from 2007.
22429/20/2008 3:24:28 PMLivestock abuse case near Bayard angers farmers'No way to accept anything of that nature,' says Nevada hog farmer.
22409/18/2008 1:59:53 PMSample soil if using livestock manure this fallFarmers with questions are encouraged to contact local DNR field offices.
22399/18/2008 1:56:00 PMGrandin: livestock professionals must be transparentLivestock-related businesses must open doors and showcase a job well done.
22389/17/2008 4:23:50 PMLaw enforcement begins investigation into animal cruelty caseOfficials say farm is cooperating with authorities; state officials also assisting.
22369/17/2008 11:36:10 AMNEWS ALERT: Livestock farmers strongly condemn animal abuse at Bayard Those involved must be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
22359/16/2008 1:57:01 PMOdor control system used in hog barns impressesJuergens Environmental Control hosts tour to tout new odor mitigation techniques.
22349/15/2008 8:42:35 AMEmmetsburg biorefinery receives $15 millionIowa Power Fund contributes to construction of cellulosic ethanol plant.
22339/12/2008 4:04:40 PMCool weather does not foretell early frost Climatologist says warm falls more prone to early frost.
22249/9/2008 11:41:30 AMCool weather a worrying sign for Iowa farmersSigns of an early frost are a 'big deal,' says Tim Recker of northwest Iowa.
22239/8/2008 8:51:48 AMIowa farmer to lead National Pork BoardChris Novak named executive director of board beginning Oct. 1.
22229/6/2008 3:41:54 PMEPC member resignsSays commission is becoming increasingly anti-agriculture.
22219/5/2008 2:38:05 PMDrake University hog farmer survey continuesHog farmers still needed to provide input for study.
22209/4/2008 1:59:53 PMRecord keeping, expert advice can help with manure managementCrop nutrient needs, rules and regulations must be considered.
22179/3/2008 9:19:57 PMCosts keep a lid on corn acres, survey showsSoaring input costs temper plans for additional acres.
22148/31/2008 10:24:04 PMU.S. ag secretary encourages ag, science degreesSays skills are increasingly vital to help feed a growing world population.
22108/29/2008 8:37:05 AMRecord net farm income, expenses in 2008USDA says net income will be record $96 billion; expenses jump to $300 billiion.
22068/26/2008 8:57:42 AMEPC acts on two hog farm permitsApproves Floyd County, denies Dallas County.
22058/26/2008 8:51:09 AMCrop progress moves forward slowlyDry, cooler weather raises concerns about an early frost.
22038/22/2008 4:06:29 PMEPC ruling sets dangerous precedentAgendas, personalities should not impact permitting decisions.
22018/21/2008 4:29:18 PMJune totals round out remarkable first-half run for U.S. porkRecord-setting pork exports during first half of 2008 total $2.3 billion.
21978/18/2008 9:02:11 AMDemand for ag goods to remain strongCommodity boom is likely to continue, expert says.
21968/16/2008 8:48:48 PMIowa DNR steps up deer depredation programStaff to be added to better cover state.
21958/15/2008 1:31:47 PMIowa flood losses hard to fathomAg areas especially hard hit, according to Cedar Rapids Gazette analysis.
21928/13/2008 10:14:41 AMPig price forecast looking brighterUpturn could last for 12 months before a price retreat returns.
21898/12/2008 7:32:00 AMIowa pastures, crops continue to developFavorable weather also helping with insect management
21888/10/2008 3:08:14 PMAg productions expenses could jump againSoaring fertilizer prices to be main contributor.
21868/8/2008 2:37:26 PMHog margin maker workshops slatedSeminars will help farmers sharpen risk management skills.
21858/8/2008 2:34:03 PMDrake University seeking input from hog farmersSurvey to help shed light on the industry's future.
21848/8/2008 2:31:59 PMRecord hog prices on the horizon?Economist says better days could be ahead for U.S. hog farmers.
21798/7/2008 3:13:22 PMGround broken on new ag and renewable energy centerEllsworth Community College will help lead Iowa's ag future, says provost.
21768/5/2008 9:29:20 AMInsects, disease appearing in Iowa crop fieldsFarmers urged to scout fields as crop development moves forward.
21758/3/2008 8:19:22 PMUSDA asked to challenge CRP rulingMany farmers didn't benefit from July 24 ruling, says AFBF President Stallman.
21748/3/2008 8:16:47 PMIowa corn referendum certifiedSeventy-three percent approve of the checkoff rate increase.
21737/31/2008 9:00:48 AMConservation group favors modern agricultureWorld Wildlife Fund says intensive ag best way to feed growing world population.
21707/28/2008 11:51:44 AMLivestock risk management sessions slatedSeminars to be held in August and September at several locations throughout Iowa.
21687/25/2008 9:59:29 AMNorthey praises the opening of state lands for haying and grazingCulver announces steps taken to make public lands more accessible for haying and grazing.
21677/24/2008 1:08:19 PMCrop management strategies take on added importancePlanting delays, weather challenges have implications.
21667/24/2008 8:54:51 AMOil, Dollar Behind Food Price RallyPurdue University research attempts to look at the food vs. fuel debate.
21647/21/2008 8:18:17 AMFeeding efficiency can help offset higher costs Expert offers tips for maximizing feed use during times of high prices.
21627/18/2008 5:53:27 PMIowa ag exports jump by $1 billionNumbers bolstered by strong sales of corn, soybeans and livestock products.
21597/16/2008 3:45:44 PMLivestock economists offer risk management advice Urge farmers to make the most of the factors they can control.
21587/16/2008 3:40:47 PMAnalysts expect grain price pressures to easeConcerned livestock farmers hear from industry specialists on the outlook for the future.
21487/12/2008 2:01:23 PMExpert offers tips for hog farmersThese steps can help enhance pig performance during tight returns.
21477/11/2008 3:14:56 PMIPPA announces partnership with new Iowa hockey teamThree-year agreement will be used to promote pork products.
21447/10/2008 7:56:02 AMIowa’s AHL hockey team goes on power play with new nameThe Iowa Chops reflects the state’s ag heritage says team’s owner
21397/9/2008 12:56:16 PMFarmers encouraged to use hay and straw directoryList designed to help buyers find Iowa hay and straw for sale.
21387/9/2008 7:59:30 AMNominations sought for pork awardsIPPA seeking nominees for Master Pork Producers, Environmental Stewards
21337/2/2008 4:18:01 PMNew crop acreage report surprisesEstimate raises corn plantings by 1.3 million acres.
21287/1/2008 3:06:16 PMManure spreading allowed on some CRP land Part of recovery effort to help farmers survive weather turmoil.
21277/1/2008 3:04:45 PMIowa crop loss due to weather-related damage at $4 billionAccounts for roughly one-half of estimated losses nationwide.
21256/30/2008 12:09:48 PMLivestock, poultry farmers scaling backProduction decreased to help increase prices.
21226/26/2008 12:59:44 PMDNR, IDALS urge proper disposal of spoiled grainProper disposal necessary to avoid possible combustion.
21216/26/2008 12:50:26 PMIowa Farm Bureau launches online flood resourceWeb site provides tools for farmers, rural residences impacted by floods.
21206/26/2008 9:22:23 AMExports offer hope for hog farmersU.S. Meat Export Federation expects surge in pork exports to continue.
21196/26/2008 9:14:51 AMHog farmers take steps to protect animals from extreme weatherIncludes closely monitoring hog health, housing and biosecurity.
21176/23/2008 1:24:13 PMPork exports continue to set recordsFor 2008, exports up 52 percent over previous year.
21166/23/2008 8:50:27 AMLivestock care a priority during Iowa floodingThousands of animals in southeast Iowa evacuated in advance of river swells.
21156/20/2008 9:20:30 PMWall Street Journal: hog farmers facing perfect stormBad weather 'is just like pouring gasoline on a fire,' says Shaun Greiner.
21116/18/2008 11:56:30 AMCrop development lags as some rivers begin to retreatSome acres look good, especially those in northwest Iowa.
21106/18/2008 8:58:15 AMUp to 16 percent of Iowa grain crops potentially impacted by floodsNearly 1.3 million acres of corn and 2 million of soybeans affected.
21096/16/2008 2:41:59 PMLivestock farmers watching grain prices closelyNational pork group urges congressional action to help ease weather-related pressures.
21086/16/2008 2:39:08 PMIowa DNR: farmers should check manure storage during wet weatherRising groundwater levels must be monitored.
21076/16/2008 11:27:01 AMStudy questions safety of meat from animals raised without antibioticsOutdoor farms have higher occurrence of Salmonella and parasitic disease.
21066/16/2008 11:13:50 AMMany factors to consider when assessing wet crop fieldsCorn planted after June 20 averages 55 percent of normal yield, expert says.
21056/16/2008 10:51:26 AMFarmers asked to dispose of flood debris properlyDNR staff ready to assist landowners in finding acceptable disposal sites.
21006/12/2008 5:21:15 PMFlooding, storms create challenges for livestock farmersIPPA asks farmers to help identify empty buildings for possibly relocating herds.
20986/12/2008 8:49:33 AMGoal is survival, economist tells Pork Expo crowd Hog herd needs to be reduced by 6-10 percent, says economist.
20896/6/2008 9:41:27 AMEthanol saves typical family $1,000 annually Corn, renewable fuels leaders take issue with anti-ethanol critics.
20806/2/2008 9:58:22 AMU.S. ag exports expected to reach new recordExpected value to reach $108.5 billion for fiscal year 2008.
20796/2/2008 9:56:46 AMHog number reduction still needed to boost market pricesSupplies are expected to remain strong through summer, fall, says economist.
20715/29/2008 12:41:22 PMAnxiety about livestock dissolves with knowlege, understandingPositive outcomes near La Port City renew confidence in farm families who raise livestock.
20695/28/2008 3:58:53 PMNorthey praises opening of CRP acresSays environmental benefits of program will be retained.
20675/27/2008 9:46:35 AMNew farm bill is now lawCongress easily completed override of presidential veto.
20665/27/2008 9:35:17 AMTimely livestock discussion slated for July 7 in AmesConference to focus on helping families who are facing financial stress.
20645/23/2008 7:11:13 PMDowner cattle banned Injured, sick cattle can no longer enter U.S. harvesting facilities.
20625/21/2008 11:20:52 AMSupermarkets are winning meat battle Research finds that quality, quanity of meat also matter to consumers.
20615/21/2008 9:46:42 AMManure restrictions approved by EPCCommission votes to move forward on regulating use of manure on frozen ground.
20605/21/2008 9:42:50 AMCool soils put crops at risk of germination problems Iowa's corn and soybean crops vulnerable to pests and disease, experts say.
20585/19/2008 2:00:51 PMExports helping hog farmersExperts say exports worth nearly $29 per head.
20565/19/2008 11:49:21 AMMost Americans believe meat is safeNinety-percent of consumers express confidence in the quality of products purchaased.
20465/13/2008 4:18:34 PMTight commodity supplies, strong demand to continueBut drier weather in extended forecast to help ease planting delays.
20455/12/2008 9:17:57 PMU.S. consumer confidence in food safety reboundsEighty-one percent express confidence, up from 66 percent last year.
20445/10/2008 3:57:58 PMIowa ag leads nation but faces challengesNumbers courtesy of new agricultural statistics book.
20415/9/2008 10:33:59 AMWriter challenges WSJ on biofuels editorialEthanol has kept gasoline prices lower than they otherwise would be.
20385/8/2008 8:47:25 AMFarm ponds benefiting air qualityISU research shows water bodies effectively trap carbon.
20355/7/2008 4:35:38 PMBiofuels helping consumers at the pumpNew study finds 40-cents-per-gallon reduction.
20345/7/2008 12:30:42 PMColumnist asks readers to think twice about food and fuelSays American farmers should not be the 'fall guy' for global hunger issues.
20335/7/2008 12:23:25 PMIowa climbs in total ag receiptsAg industry remains strong despite uncertainties, says Iowa's ag secretary.
20325/5/2008 12:59:37 PMRetrofitting unused hog facilities focus of June field daysEducational forums to explore niche market opportunities.
20315/5/2008 12:19:21 PMExperts say 'bubble may be about to burst" on commodity pricesSpeculators who drove costs higher are pulling out of the market.
20295/2/2008 4:24:32 PMPork industry offers direction to hog farmers.Tip sheet provides insight into managing high input costs.
20265/1/2008 2:06:45 PMSoybean farmers urged not to rush this year's cropEasy to make mistakes as pressure mounts due to cool, wet weather.
20245/1/2008 1:54:07 PMWide range of factors involved in rising food prices.Ethanol 'not the culprit' some consumers led to believe.
20174/28/2008 11:11:24 AMFarmers taking the lead on environmental stewardshipRecognize the need for the public to have confidence in their efforts.
20114/25/2008 10:39:04 AMSpeculation driving crude, gasoline and diesel prices higherStrengthening dollar, however, leads to price drop yesterday.
20064/23/2008 12:32:05 PMEnergy, water use for ethanol plants reducedFacilities are more energy efficient and use less water than a few years ago.
20044/22/2008 4:47:36 PMDes Moines gets nod for cleanest drinking waterRanks first nationally according to EPA-required community water systems report.
20034/22/2008 11:48:57 AMForecasters say Midwest drought risk double this yearMidwest 'overdue' for major drought says ISU climatologist.
20014/21/2008 11:37:27 AMWashington Post: ethanol impact on food prices overrated?Other factors, newspaper reports, are helping increase the amount shoppers pay for food.
20004/21/2008 9:42:04 AMISA offers web-based source for soybean farmersNew resource to help growers sort through the information clutter.
19994/18/2008 3:09:10 PMAMI launches meat plant You Tube channelWill inform the public about typical conditions in meat plants.
19984/18/2008 10:26:52 AMSouth Korea opens border to U.S. beef productsMove will create new opportunities for U.S. cattle farmers.
19964/17/2008 9:02:49 AMHoop barns improve cattle comfort, environmental qualityMore than 250 farmers attend open house to enhance cattle feeding.
19954/16/2008 10:12:26 PMMarch food prices up only slightlyConsumer Price Index shows monthly food prices increase 0.2 percent.
19924/15/2008 1:58:15 PMISU ag college name change spurs enrollment growth Addition of 'life sciences' better describes college's overall mission, says Dean Wendy Wintersteen.
19894/14/2008 5:09:28 PMTexas A&M: oil, not corn at heart of food price increaseReport finds high oil prices are primary driver of increases at supermarket.
19864/11/2008 12:24:46 PMCompetitive advantage remains for Iowa cattle feedersThose who want to raise cattle must consider it their top priority, says beef expert.
19854/11/2008 11:03:59 AMUSDA bills plant $67 millionHallmark/Westland Meat Co. to cover costs associated with beef recall.
19844/8/2008 10:05:27 AMIPPA promotes demand to assist farmersAggressive campaigns designed to keep pork on the table.
19834/7/2008 1:31:22 PMCorn prices surge on reaction to plantings reportSoybean prices fall on increased acreage expectations.
19814/6/2008 11:46:44 PMHog farming a good way to get startedEven with the challenges, raising hogs is best way to get foothold in agriculture.
19804/5/2008 2:00:10 PMNorth Carolina helps farmers convert manure into electricityPilot program will work with 50 hog farms.
19794/4/2008 8:30:45 AMHorse lovers decry possible slaughter ban Ban leads to the abandonment and abuse of animals.
19784/3/2008 1:01:43 PMISU research team helps farmers enhance air qualityEfforts part of proactive effort to grow Iowa's livestock farms responsibly and successfully.
19774/3/2008 9:57:08 AMFarm group responds to TIME article on biofuelsPiece lacks facts and misses the mark on renewable fuels and environmental quality.
19764/3/2008 9:43:00 AMEggs: great food for the Iowa economyEgg production and processing generates $1.8 billion in economic activity in Iowa.
19724/1/2008 10:36:34 AMFarmers expected to plant more corn, less soybeansCorn plantings to total 86 million acres, down 8 percent from a year ago.
19673/30/2008 4:04:06 PMU.S. hog inventory increased 7 percentLatest hogs and pigs report won't do much to help stagnant prices.
19663/29/2008 2:10:02 PMIowa Supreme Court rejects effort to block new livestock farmUpholds District Court decision by not granting injunction to stop construction.
19653/29/2008 1:59:30 PMGrain elevators squeezed by grain prices, credit woesA few elevators have closed or suspended operatons as a result.
19633/27/2008 11:08:55 AMNebraska hog farmer sold on methane digestorSays technology has environmental, neighbor relations benefits.
19623/27/2008 11:00:45 AMRetail food prices increase at beginning of 2008AFBF Marketbasket Survey shows eight percent increase from first quarter 2007.
19563/25/2008 1:50:29 PMResearch clarifies effect of feeding DDGsNo statistical difference found regarding animal health, meat safety.
19553/25/2008 1:46:15 PMIowa hog farmer elected new NPPC vice presidentSam Carney to help lead national organization on livestock issues.
19543/25/2008 11:22:57 AMAbandoned horses strain sheltersClosure of harvesting facilities causes glut of unwanted equine.
19533/24/2008 12:08:25 PMMarket worker pleads guilty in downer caseLevied three misdemeanor counts of illegal movement of non-ambulatory animal.
19503/24/2008 11:56:43 AMBiofuels helping lower energy pricesCommodity specialist says prices 15 percent lower than would be otherwise.
19483/21/2008 9:36:46 AMWorld fertilizer demand squeezes supply; prices upFertilizer industry working at full capacity to meet demand.
19473/21/2008 9:10:03 AMShortage of large animal vets worrisomeExpert urges incentives to attract more young people to profession.
19423/20/2008 11:03:12 AMAmerica celebrates agricultureNational Ag Day recognizes the bounty that comes from America's farms.
19403/19/2008 1:29:55 PMCollins man turns himself in on livestock abuse chargesJonathan Wright, 21, faces charges stemming from March 8 incident.
19373/18/2008 9:56:41 AMEPC makes changes on manure application proceduresAffects farmers who use manure as fertilizer on soybean ground.
19283/13/2008 10:35:44 AMFarmers helping the American pocketbookFuel would cost 5-10 cents more per gallon if not for ethanol blend.
19273/12/2008 9:12:07 PMAFBF: proposed beef merger warrants close examFarmers expect thorough review and analysis by Justice Department to determine impact.
19243/10/2008 8:37:30 PMIowa's beauty warms the soulYou don’t have to travel far to see Iowa’s beauty. Just step outside.
19223/8/2008 2:01:03 PMMoney issues delay Farm BillSluggish negotiations may delay important farm legislation.
19213/7/2008 3:01:27 PMTotal red meat production sets new record in 2007Nearly 50 billion pounds, up two percent from last year.
19203/7/2008 10:22:32 AMStrong to moderate La Nina in place over U.S.Eastern Corn Belt to be wet; dry conditions predicted for others, including Iowa.
19183/5/2008 10:23:48 AMEPA proposing additional animal feeding optionsEffort currently being reviewed by U.S. farm organizations.
19173/4/2008 1:22:31 PMU.S. farm equipment exports increaseValue totals $28 billion last year, up 13 percent from 2006.
19163/4/2008 1:21:39 PMGrain demand intensifies drought concernsWeather votality may replace Middle East votality, expert says.
19143/3/2008 12:43:38 PMRestaurants, truckers see demand waningDwindling discretionary income having an impact, says restaurant researcher.
19133/3/2008 12:41:11 PMMidwestern farmland prices up 16 percent in 2007Majority of ag lenders believe prices will continue to rise.
19112/28/2008 9:14:08 AMCattle feeders compete against exports for distillers grains Feed works well for farmers wanting to cushion the blow of high grain prices.
19102/28/2008 9:12:00 AMAdding DDGS to swine rations can help reduce feed costs Renewable energy co-product finding a home on Iowa's farms.
19062/26/2008 8:17:35 PMWheat, corn and soybean prices continue to soarCommodity prices bounce around near all-time highs.
19052/26/2008 8:14:40 PMUnlocking corn's genetic code holds untold promiseEffort is critical as demand for corn increases.
19042/25/2008 10:55:12 AMFertilizer costs continue to climbUSDA says fertilizer prices up 32 percent since January 2007.
19032/22/2008 3:58:36 PMFarmers reminded to use care when applying manure during winterEncouraged to take extra steps to safeguard the quality of Iowa's rivers, lakes and streams.
19012/21/2008 12:23:34 PMSmithfield reduces sow inventorySays it will reduce its herd by 4-5 percent beginning immediately.
19002/21/2008 12:22:20 PMAg suppliers benefiting from high commodity pricesCompanies selling everything from seed to tractors report solid earnings.
18942/19/2008 5:24:25 PMEnergy researchers challenge attack on biofuelsSay claim that biofuel production increases greenhouse gas emissions unfounded.
18902/13/2008 9:03:18 PMCattlemen support checkoff increaseTwenty years of inflation have eroded its effectiveness, say beef leaders.
18832/11/2008 8:59:16 AMCattle farmers: continue to expect the unexpectedExport markets look strong, helping offset higher input costs.
18802/6/2008 5:17:47 PMRising input costs require new considerationsChallenges and opportunities exist for grain and livestock farmers, says ISU’s Lawrence.
18752/4/2008 12:13:57 PMCattle farmers speak out against mistreatment of livestockResponse comes after documented cattle abuses at California meat processor.
18701/31/2008 12:21:57 PMFarmers increasingly using best management practicesEfforts are having a positive impact on water quality.
18691/31/2008 12:15:42 PMCrop prices remain high, supplies tightCompetition for acreage also remains fierce.
18681/30/2008 5:06:09 PMFarming is good for your health, Part IINew study suggests dairy farmers less at risk for developing lung cancer.
18671/30/2008 2:24:05 PMWright County farmers oppose Master Matrix feeIowa law does not specifically allow for the additional assessment.
18651/29/2008 10:02:44 AMNew ag secretary confirmed Former North Dakota Governor Ed Schafer succeeds Mike Johanns in top ag post.
18631/28/2008 2:58:47 PMDomestic pork consumption aids farmersHealthy appetite for pork helps offset large supplies of the 'Other White Meat.'
18581/25/2008 3:32:41 PMManure agreements critical for livestock farmersDetailed agreements critical as value of manure increases.
18571/25/2008 3:31:36 PMTrade exports look strong for livestock farmersKey markets to open, helping boost profitability, experts say.
18521/22/2008 4:52:38 PMDemand prompts ag career fair Feb. 14 at ISUStrong interest from ag employers drives need to surface potential candidates.
18501/21/2008 10:39:03 AMCulver calls for odor fundingIowa governor says field-based research can assist both farmers and neighbors.
18481/17/2008 10:36:08 AMIowa Egg Council makes $2 million commitment to ISUFunds to be used to establish endowed egg industry program.
18471/16/2008 4:28:08 PMHog farmers encouraged to evaluate market weightsChanges in input costs could justify making changes says ISU's Lawrence.
18401/12/2008 4:14:51 PMOil price surge helps ethanol plants'One hundred-dollar aoil elimates a lot of problems," says analyst.
18291/7/2008 10:42:28 AMCattle workshops to benefit farmersEleven seminars to be held throughout Iowa focusing on risk management.
18281/7/2008 10:25:18 AMDemand driving hay prices higherBuyers as far away as Tennessee and Georgia looking for quality hay in Iowa.
18271/7/2008 10:23:53 AMFarmers watching corn prices closelyCash prices for corn are around $4.50 per bushel in much of the Corn Belt.
18261/7/2008 10:14:20 AMIPPA to announce top producer awards at 2008 Pork Congress Master Pork Producers to be honored at annual event Jan. 23.
18251/7/2008 10:02:54 AMNew year presents great opportunities for agricultureIowa's secretary of agriculture bullish on ag's prospects in 2008.
18211/2/2008 3:17:34 PMFarmers asked to participate in ag censusQuantifies the productivity of America's farms and farm families.
182012/31/2007 2:21:18 PMIowa ag secretary supports air quality planSays state assistance to help livestock farmers mitigate odor is justified.
181712/28/2007 4:31:01 PMPork profits to be thin, expert saysHigher costs could mean losses for hog farmers predicts ISU's John Lawrence.
181112/24/2007 10:55:46 AMIDALS to focus on odor research in 2008Department will make securing funding for research a priority in the new year.
181012/24/2007 10:53:49 AMColorado hog farmers choose to phase out gestation stallsPlan will take 10 years to implement.
180612/20/2007 9:25:49 AMIowa farmland values surge 22 percentThis year’s increase greatest since 1976
179812/15/2007 2:22:49 PMIowa officials clarify livestock stanceSay they favor stopping new construction, not county control.
179712/15/2007 2:19:36 PMNew monthly U.S. Pork export record set in OctoberHelps bolster what should be another record-setting year.
179112/13/2007 1:41:04 PMNebraska power facility to run on biogasConverting methane to electricity will decrease need for natural gas.
178912/12/2007 5:31:15 PMSewage, petroleum enter Iowa's waterwaysMother Nature, accidents, mechanical failures impact water quality.
178812/12/2007 9:07:42 AMLiving on farms good for your healthNewsweek article contradicts statements by anti-livestock activists
178712/11/2007 10:54:49 AMDon't blame ethanol for food inflationStudy shows that rising corn prices not to blame for higher grocery bill.
178612/10/2007 2:56:52 PMFarmers urged to monitor weather, livestock as storm approachesProactive measures can be taken to lessen risk to livestock.
178512/10/2007 1:07:40 PMTexas Panhandle dairies growing in numberAffordable land and welcoming business climate credited for surge.
178112/7/2007 10:49:54 AMHouse approves energy bill boosting renewablesLegislation would increase use of renewable fuels and increase fuel efficiency standards.
177211/30/2007 4:00:06 PMSoybean prices reach 34-year highIncreased demand from China and short supplies lead to the escalation.
177111/30/2007 3:59:01 PMRecord breaking net farm income predictedExpected to top $85 billion thanks to high commodity prices.
176911/29/2007 3:05:48 PMIowa Farm Bureau praises livestock odor mitigation effort Says bipartisan effort will ultimately lead to real on-farm solutions.
176811/29/2007 12:53:27 PMBurlington plans to update aging sewer systemAction part of a growing effort to limit sewage discharges into rivers, lakes and streams.
176711/29/2007 10:18:30 AMVoluntary program introduced to help livestock farmersEfforts to focus on reducing odor transport from all livestock farms.
176611/28/2007 9:33:01 AMMost 'green' products sold not so eco-friendlyMajority of "green" products make false or misleading statements.
176511/28/2007 9:29:22 AMFeedlot cattle emit fewer greenhouse gas emissionsStudy finds a 40 percent reduction versus organic, grass-fed beef.
175411/20/2007 9:23:00 AMU.S. cattle supplies remain tightReport shows 11.76 million head on feed, down two percent from 2006.
175111/17/2007 7:24:54 PMCattle numbers down nationally, up in IowaIowa bucks national trend in cattle on feed.
175011/17/2007 7:21:08 PMTemporary weight limit exemption extendedExemption continues so farmers can transport farm commodities.
174711/15/2007 12:10:36 PMFarm country feels urban pushSouth Dakota County tries to stave off conflict in managing growth.
174511/14/2007 10:05:14 AMCattle taste freedom at McDonald'sSeveral head escape trailer when driver takes a break for fast food.
174011/12/2007 1:57:22 PMStudy shows favorable impact of farm conservation effortsPractices have helped reduce nitrogen and phosphorous rates in Iowa's water.
173911/9/2007 4:20:55 PMCorn harvest estimates loweredWhile crop is still a bin-buster, it's not going to be as large as first thought.
173611/8/2007 10:11:24 AMUSDA touts marketing of U.S. farm products overseasAg exports for 2007 expected to tally $79 billion.
173111/2/2007 8:13:29 AMNCBA challenges report linking cancer and red meat Authors also recommend more exercise and avoiding surgary drinks.
173011/2/2007 8:11:23 AMSurvey shows strong support for biofuelsNearly three-quarters of Americans support greater renewable fuels use.
172611/1/2007 8:50:10 AMNew online fact sheet to help hog farmersHelps livestock farmers transition to new Pork Quality Assurance plan.
172410/29/2007 1:09:44 PMISU's new dairy research farm opensState-of-the-art facility to provide students with hands-on experience in dairying.
171710/23/2007 12:51:20 PMCattle supplies to remain tight, prices strongTrend expected to continue through early 2008.
171410/22/2007 11:01:05 AMVer Steeg recognized for influential voice in animal agInwood farmer recipient of ISU's 2007 Stange Award for Meritorious Service.
171110/19/2007 11:20:56 AMMonsanto CEO: improving crop yields expectedFood and fuel debate can be answered with improved crop genetics.
170810/17/2007 1:44:34 PMHigher milk prices helping dairy farmersBut the help doesn't come soon enough for some families.
170310/16/2007 8:21:44 AMConstruction begins on FFA Enrichment Center A 15-year dream materializes as ground breaks in Ankeny.
170110/15/2007 8:43:26 AMHealth benefits from food increasingly importantStudy: Consumers shop for health when they shop for food.
169710/11/2007 8:36:41 AMAmerican consumers offer conflicting views on animal agStudy finds that animal welfare ranks low compared to other social issues.
169310/8/2007 10:31:35 AMOklahoma seeks to grow livestock farmingLeaders look to update regulations to help animal ag grow.
168910/3/2007 10:01:16 AMGrant to establish swine schools at ISUThree-year grant totaling $460,000 to help develop program.
168710/2/2007 11:13:26 AMInvestigation debunks claim that livestock reduces property valuesBurlington Hawk Eye reports region’s property values affected little by hog sites.
168410/1/2007 9:32:50 AMImportance of hog farming celebrated in OctoberOctober Pork Month recognizes the benefits of raising hogs.
168310/1/2007 9:21:21 AMIowa’s corn growers herald livestock’s importanceThey're also working to grow Iowa's livestock farms responsibly and successfully.
16759/25/2007 8:30:10 AMMixed reports on livestock farming’s present and futureCattle placements down; hog numbers and milk output surge
16679/19/2007 5:37:54 PMISU fall enrollment bolstered by animal agricultureUniversity sites record jump in number of animal science students.
16669/19/2007 9:54:39 AMIowa farmland values tick higherLatest survey finds a 7.1 percent increase during past six months.
16649/18/2007 9:33:32 AMCorn farmers are also stewards of the landProper land use, protecting water quality priorities for farm families.
16599/13/2007 1:22:48 PMLargest corn crop in U.S. history to be harvested USDA pegs this falls crop at 13.3 billion bushels.
16569/11/2007 10:08:52 AMA good corn harvest is good for the worldAlmost one of every five bushels of U.S. corn is shipped overseas.
16559/11/2007 10:03:48 AMCensus of ag web site goes liveLatest information about ag now just a click away at www.agcensus.usda.gov.
16529/10/2007 1:38:23 PMCause of FMD outbreak identified in UKDrain leak in laboratory identified as the cause.
16479/7/2007 9:17:57 AMHurricanes could bring rain to Iowa during harvest Wind flows from Mexico to Canada bring moisture to the Hawkeye State.
16449/5/2007 9:26:32 AMMeatpacking making comeback in OmahaMost job gains seen in processing, not harvesting.
16439/1/2007 4:30:25 PMIowa's corn crop delivers food, feed and fuelBenefits of corn promoted during National Corn Month in September.
16408/30/2007 11:21:36 AMIowa counties affected by emergency CRP haying orderSixty-one counties fall under the new order.
16398/29/2007 1:49:04 PMBiofuels offer opportunity for livestock farmersFarmers also urged to use biodiesel in farm machinery this fall.
16378/24/2007 4:21:01 PMIowa DNR encourages farmers to monitor manure storageExperts available to answer questions if the need arises.
16368/24/2007 3:30:41 PMU of I study confirms responsible use of antibioticsImproved facilities, animal care priorities for farm families who raise livestock.
16358/24/2007 11:57:19 AMChina may lose 20 percent of hog herdPork prices climb nearly 50 percent as a result.
16348/23/2007 11:57:10 AMGeorgia aims to become leading ethanol stateLook to forests to power cellulistic ethanol boom.
16308/22/2007 12:18:00 PMScientists reassert the importance of eating eggsIncluding eggs in diet is a good thing, researchers say.
16298/21/2007 4:54:14 PMHeavy rainfall results in numerous sewage bypassesMore than 25 cities report discharges; one manure incident identified.
16248/17/2007 1:46:24 PMAg trade continues to be strongExports in 2007 predicted to top $80 billion, up from $71 billion last year.
16238/17/2007 1:28:15 PMISA announces board of directorsBob Cole of Fayette newly elected as District 3 director.
16228/16/2007 12:32:41 PMAmericans want to know more about their foodResearch underscores actitivites sponsored by CSIF.
16188/14/2007 10:06:03 AMCities must do more to control runoff, says RegisterEditorial cites dangers posed by sewage discharges, street runoff.
16128/13/2007 10:28:38 AMFarm fatalities downRate of injury drops as does the number killed in crop production activities.
16088/10/2007 9:34:38 PMBritain looks for disease sourceOfficials suspect outbreak originated on nearby research site.
16018/7/2007 1:04:05 PMFarm real estate prices continue to increaseValues up 14 percent from 2006 to record $2,160 per acre.
15948/3/2007 12:23:35 PM2006 farm expenditures up 5.4 percentFarmers spend nearly $235 billion last year, up from $223 billion in 2005.
15828/1/2007 8:39:24 AMTwo dead hogs found near AlgonaLocal farmer alerted DNR staff to the illegal dump site.
15807/31/2007 2:33:17 PMLivestock nutrients powering neighborhoodsManure increasingly used to provide electricity for homes.
15767/29/2007 2:01:45 PMISU Extension to hold grain storage workshopsTopics to include grain conditioning, storage costs and future planning.
15747/28/2007 1:58:32 PMLeading animal welfare experts agree on g-stallsEvidence proves that stalls are good for the animals.
15707/26/2007 1:15:05 PMDairy farm digester turns waste into electricity System billed as the first of its kind in operation.
15627/19/2007 9:37:13 PMBiodiesel board launched in IowaDemand for renewable fuel prompts new farmer-led initiative.
15607/18/2007 12:51:22 PMCourt rules in favor of livestock farmersEPA agreement safeguards farms from lawsuits says federal appeals court.
15537/13/2007 3:30:39 PMWendy's makes changesCompany prefers pork from farms that don't use gestation stalls.
15517/12/2007 2:42:02 PMIPPA invests in the future of hog farmingFarmer organization donates $60,000 to Ellsworth CC swine program.
15497/11/2007 4:42:27 PMFacility to convert manure into natural gasFirst-of-its-kind renewable energy plant to be located near Hull.
15467/9/2007 10:07:12 AMAFBF: corn prices have small impact on food costs'Food vs. fuel' issue is one of rhetoric, not reality, farm organization says.
15346/28/2007 4:30:35 PMCHARGES TO BE FILED FOR DEAD HOGS FOUND IN RACCOON RIVER Hogs said to have originated on an Indiana farrowing farm.
15336/28/2007 7:05:57 AMHeavy rains cause more sewage dischargesNearly 6.9 million gallons released since May 31
15296/25/2007 2:59:40 PMPork profits to end this fall, economist says "We have about a 90 percent probability of red ink in fourth quarter," says expert.
15276/22/2007 1:13:51 PMEthanol not to blame for rising food pricesCriticism rings hollow according to recent study
15266/21/2007 12:22:15 PMWashington County farmers seek limits on urban sprawlMajor developments, livestock farms increasingly in close proximity
15246/20/2007 10:50:31 AMCSIF releases statement on illegal hog dumpingCSIF urges law enforcement to conduct full investigation.
15236/20/2007 10:47:36 AMFarmers condemn hog dumping on WHO's Jan Mickelson ShowFarmers express outrage over illegal activity near Sac City.
15206/18/2007 6:09:26 PMMore than 30 hog caracasses discovered in Sac CountyDNR investigating hog dump found in Raccoon River June 17.
15196/18/2007 5:33:15 PMPatented prebiotics promote healthCrops show promise in helping human health and livestock.
15166/15/2007 8:34:23 AMHog farmers highlight importance of exportsTrade has helped farmers remain profitable despite rising feed costs.
15156/15/2007 8:29:05 AMCattle feeding moving northReport indicates growth in the northern feedlots, declines in the south.
15066/8/2007 9:31:24 AMNational Pork Board launches new consortiumEffort to focus on nutritional efficiency for all hog farmers.
15016/6/2007 10:28:15 AMTurkeys fuel electricity for Minnesota townBenson power plant converting turkey litter into electricity.
15006/5/2007 12:49:43 PMIowa farmers appointed to National Pork BoardJohanns names Tim Bierman of Larrabee to post.
14976/4/2007 12:47:46 PMExport forecast lowered slightlyDrop due in part to increased competition in world corn markets.
14946/1/2007 10:49:40 AMGas prices would climb without ethanolRemoving ethanol would create 45-cent price increase.
14935/31/2007 1:21:50 PMScientists study naturally low-fat milk producing cowsNew Zealand discovery may yield milk with lower saturated fat content.
14915/29/2007 3:55:18 PMEPA to offer $8 million in grants to livestock farmersApplication deadline is Monday, July 9.
14855/22/2007 9:31:58 AMLinn County brings agriculture alive for school kids Ag fair lets children get close-up look at livestock, farming.
14835/21/2007 10:49:08 AMHigher electricity prices expected this summerPrice spike to have direct impact on livestock farmers.
14765/17/2007 8:48:34 AMUSDA clears hogs for processingPigs known to have eaten tainted feed are healthy.
14755/16/2007 8:58:57 AMStrong demand boosts corn, soy price outlook USDA says nation's corn yield will average 150 bushels per acre.
14705/13/2007 10:36:59 PMRegister editorial condemns sewage dischargesMay 13 essay echoes the double standard voiced last month by CSIF.
14695/12/2007 7:33:46 PMCorn yields may jump 10 percent within five yearsExperts say GMO varieities will help lead to the greater productivity.
14635/8/2007 4:18:40 PMEPC looks at municipal waste bypass problem Publicity of double standard stirs action.
14615/6/2007 2:09:53 PMIowa loses 100,000 acres of farmlandNumber of Iowa farms also declines.
14595/4/2007 10:24:56 AMU.S. red meat production record expectedPredicted to climb nearly 1 percent from 2006.
14585/4/2007 10:10:38 AMCattle, hog farmers realize profitable prices in MarchReturn to profit welcomed by Iowa's cattle farmers.
14575/4/2007 10:06:14 AMHigh feed costs, strong exports raise milk prices Supply not able to keep up with surging demand.
14545/2/2007 4:39:19 PMNebraska slides in total red meat productionIowa now tops the list at 552.2 million pounds.
14535/2/2007 12:03:59 PMRole of dairy foods in weight loss studiedEarlier research shows promising results.
14525/1/2007 8:55:33 AMMay Beef Month celebratedRecognizes farmers and high quality, wholesome and nutritious beef.
14484/27/2007 12:26:25 PMUSDA speaks out on hog feedFurther restrictions to be placed on imported feed.
14474/26/2007 3:07:52 PMAnimal welfare expert applauds pork industry effortsTemple Grandin recognizes Pork Quality Assurance Plus.
14464/26/2007 12:12:36 PMManure doesn’t belong under toxic waste lawsLivestock farmers threatened by activists and CERCLA, columnist writes.
14444/25/2007 11:27:12 AMHog feed concerns reportedHogs on North Carolina farm test positive for Melamine.
14284/13/2007 5:30:46 PMDNR chief, three EPC appointees confirmedRich Leopold takes the helm at DNR; one EPC appointee awaits decision.
14264/12/2007 10:10:47 AMFarmland productivity values up 18.5 percent Department of revenue estimates increase at $126 per acre.
14234/10/2007 12:53:49 PMCattle farmers struggle with higher breakeven costsAverage loss of $59.28 per head in February.
14224/10/2007 12:51:50 PMHog farmers benefit from another profitable monthPrices remain favorable despite rising feed costs.
14194/6/2007 10:44:55 AMProper planning, management can reduce odor transportLivestock experts highlight best management practices and CSIF farm forum.
14164/4/2007 9:05:07 AMProposed bill would outlaw key livestock antibiotics AFBF urges rejection of proposed legislation.
14144/3/2007 11:35:42 AMNew biotech corn could improve ethanol productionPilot-scale studies show tremendous promise, researchers say.
14134/3/2007 11:18:12 AMFood prices increase 4 percent in first quarterEggs show sharpest climb, up 33 cents per dozen.
14124/2/2007 10:39:34 AMLivestock critical to community growth, prosperityAdair County entrepreneur values strong farms.
14113/30/2007 1:49:23 PMCattle farming poised for growth in Iowa, expert saysFarm families, communities to benefit from industry's renewed vitality.
14093/30/2007 1:23:16 PMRetail milk prices expected to increaseConsumers should expect to pay 30 cents more per gallon.
13953/24/2007 2:39:36 PMIowa land prices surge... againStrong corn and soybean prices spark 17 percent increase.
13933/23/2007 9:25:26 AMSouth Dakota, Ohio livestock coalitions go to work for farmersOrganizations set the pace for like-minded initiatives
13913/22/2007 2:58:05 PMLivestock manure transforms into profitManure a valuable fertilizer for grain and vegetable farmers.
13903/22/2007 2:56:08 PMEPA suggests exemption for livestock manureSuperfund law not intended for agriculture, experts say.
13883/20/2007 8:44:15 PMHigh corn prices, high food prices may not be badHouse ag committee chair speaks his mind at Animal Ag Alliance Summit.
13863/19/2007 3:21:01 PMCattle feeders increasingly look to ethanol co-productsNearly 50 million tons of DDGs to be available by 2012.
13833/17/2007 10:18:42 AMFood spending in U.S. increases, says reportAg Department says per capita food expenditures rise $200 annually.
13793/15/2007 11:39:16 AMCulver appoints four to state environmental commissionBuell, Thicke not reappointed despite ICCI support.
13763/14/2007 12:31:13 PMHog farmers affirm premise ID effortsNPPC delegates continue support of mandatory national ID system.
13753/14/2007 12:27:26 PMBills introduced to clarify manure is not hazardousNearly every farm would be impacted if clarification not made.
13673/8/2007 10:46:58 AMIowa cattle farmers face losses in JanuaryHog producers eek out slim profit margin for the month.
13663/8/2007 10:10:12 AMFarm group urges defeat of downed animal actAFBF's Bob Stallman says new law is too encompassing.
13653/7/2007 3:02:01 PMU.S. ag equipment industry quantifies impactGenerates $82 billion in economic activity, industry says.
13643/7/2007 2:55:25 PMIDALS seeks reflections from Iowa livestock farmersBlizzard brought out the best in Iowa's farmers, says IDALS.
13623/6/2007 6:54:07 PMEthanol production, demand sets new recordOutput surges to 4.86 billion gallons, up 24.3 percent.
13583/5/2007 8:31:32 AMFarmers elected to lead NPPCJill Appell of Illinois to serve as president.
13573/3/2007 10:04:57 AMU.S. pork exports yield impressive resultsCheck-off funded study shows power of U.S. hog farmers.
13563/3/2007 10:01:29 AMGrimes a fixture at National Pork ForumNoted economist reflects on his career serving farmers.
13543/2/2007 1:18:26 PMAg exports revised upwardAg Secretary Johanns says record $78 billion predicted for 2007.
13482/28/2007 8:35:22 AMSome foresee challenges in cattle sectorNumber of cattle placed in feedlots declines in January
13462/27/2007 4:22:43 PMEthanol plant fueled by cattle manureNebraska-based plant will be home to 27,000 head of cattle.
13412/24/2007 10:26:22 AMEthanol fuels jump in farmland valuesCost of farmland jumps 13 percent in Iowa, 10 percent in Wisconsin.
13322/21/2007 12:31:53 PMHormone thefts intensifyCalifornia dairy farmers stepping up efforts to halt thefts of rBST.
13312/21/2007 12:30:20 PMCorn on corn creates challengesGrowers urged to carefully evaluate hybrid choices for continues corn production.
13282/20/2007 10:58:36 AMResearch conducted on turning hog manure into energyNorth Carolina pursues pilot project to tranform waste into electricity.
13232/16/2007 1:01:46 PMJohanns: corn acres to increaseThree million CRP acres could be converted to corn by next year.
13152/12/2007 10:20:01 AMBill to prohibit cloned products from organic labelingCloning 'not a natural process,' say Sens. Kohl and Leahy.
13122/10/2007 9:25:21 AMManure applicator certification deadline approachingDeadline to be certified is March 1.
13102/9/2007 9:31:59 PMThirteen counties refuse to use Master MatrixNumber remains relative unchanged since Matrix adoption in 2003.
13092/9/2007 9:26:53 PMISA seeks candidates for ag-urban leader initiativeProgram to help build relations with farmers, consumers and include focus on livestock.
13082/9/2007 8:15:36 AMEthanol 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.
13062/8/2007 8:01:36 AMLittle expansion seen in inventory of cattle herd Lack of growth seen as slightly friendly to prices.
13032/7/2007 11:23:45 AMNew study confirms benefits of milkThree servings of dairy products daily can help with weight loss.
13022/7/2007 10:00:29 AMBio-gas industry explored at day-long seminar Feb. 28Growing opportunities for methane production exist in Iowa.
13012/6/2007 12:23:19 PMThe number of animal veterinarians decliningSince 1990, number of vets focusing on livestock has dropped to less than 4,500.
12962/5/2007 11:57:11 AMFood affordability celebratedAverage American will earn enough by Feb. 4 to pay for year's supply of food.
12952/3/2007 5:45:49 PMIndoor barns keep livestock comfortableHogs, cattle and poultry thrive indoors as wind chills plunge to 30 below outside.
12942/3/2007 5:14:58 PMLegislators seek to aid Iowa’s livestock feedlotsBill would create grant program to spur growth of livestock farms.
12932/2/2007 4:04:39 PMChallenges and opportunities part of today's agriculture, says NortheyState's top ag official also praises CSIF, urges caution on more livestock regulations.
12791/26/2007 4:33:48 PMFour feedlots receive notice from EPAFarmers notified of illegal discharges into nearby creeks.
12771/26/2007 10:41:57 AMNPPC pushes to ID all farms by end of yearEffort made possible through cooperation with USDA.
12761/25/2007 12:29:09 PMSmithfield to phase out gestation stalls Announcements made January 24th.
12751/25/2007 12:27:55 PMNPPC comments on Smithfield gestation stall planOrganization stops short of critizing the plan.
12691/22/2007 12:17:20 PMEditorial discredits animal activist groupsStarbucks offers latest example of marketing to unfounded fears.
12681/22/2007 12:14:27 PMStrong demand and reduced supplies to affect hog inventoriesThere could be a "tug of war" between meat packers for available hogs.
12671/21/2007 2:35:50 PMEthanol needs livestockRenewable energy can be a boon for Iowa, but only with a vibrant livestock industry.
12651/21/2007 2:23:11 PMAdministration to push demand for ethanolBush may call on refiners to use in excess of 60 billion gallons by 2030.
12621/19/2007 10:59:58 AMNumber of biotech acres continues to growWorldwide plantings climb by 13 percent last year.
12611/19/2007 10:58:55 AMFarmers planting more corn to meet demandPlanting decisions swayed as corn prices hover near $4 per bushel.
12581/16/2007 8:49:18 PMEconomist says corn prices could reach $5 per bushel Explosive corn market likely to continue for several years.
12571/15/2007 9:30:18 PM2006 corn, soybean crops shrink in final USDA estimate Higher prices will impact both livestock and ethanol producers.
12541/12/2007 5:20:10 PMDykshorn elected new leader of Iowa State Dairy AssociationIreton dairy farmer elected this week during ISDA annual meeting.
12521/12/2007 9:31:07 AMAnimal Ag Alliance to host livestock summit March 19-21Focus will be on developing solutions to challenges facing livestock farmers.
12471/10/2007 4:34:52 PMCattle-on-feed numbers soar to record highs USDA says feedlots are packed; largest number since report began in 1996.
12461/9/2007 5:13:02 PMSow farrowing intentions limited by high corn prices High feed costs may discourage farmers from adding to their swine herds.
12441/8/2007 10:02:38 AMAniml ag initiative increases livestock awarenessUSB plans to continue its pro-livestock campaign.
12431/8/2007 9:58:18 AMMarket experts see challenges for livestock farmersRevenue to be lower this year for all meat commodities.
12381/5/2007 8:44:04 AMSwift & Co. saids raids to cost $30 millionLosses related to reduced operating efficiencies and hiring incentives.
12361/2/2007 11:55:42 AMFDA approval may spark clone-free labelingHowever, meat and milk from cloned animals may not appear in supermarkets for years.
12341/1/2007 10:20:16 AMEthanol inspires shift in ag landscapeCorn acreage for 2007 may reach historic levels.
123312/31/2006 4:07:15 PMProfitable prices to end for hog farmersEconomist says red ink will return for producers in early 2007.
123212/30/2006 11:32:35 AMVonk to be replaced as Iowa DNR DirectorGov.-elect Culver selects Rich Leopold as state's top environmental official.
123112/29/2006 7:23:16 AMU.S. milk production continues to increaseBetter technology, larger dairy numbers cited as cause.
123012/29/2006 7:20:37 AMCattle-on-feed numbers soar to record highs Trend slowing, however, due to higher corn prices.
122912/28/2006 9:51:10 AMGoat popularity surgingGoat herds grazing on pastures once roamed by dairy cattle.
122812/28/2006 9:49:17 AMMeat from cloned animals to be cleared for saleStudies show meat poses no more risk than natural-born counterparts.
122612/27/2006 2:27:40 PMRise in land values slows, says Fed Iowa farmland values, however, soar to new records based on ISU report.
122412/24/2006 10:55:54 AMUSDA expects near-record corn prices in 2006-2007 Corn acreage to grow in 2007 as a result of strong prices.
122112/22/2006 3:23:09 PMU.S. ethanol demand seen doubling by 2012 Output to reach 11.2 billion gallons, experts say.
121412/20/2006 10:33:39 AMIowa farmland values reach new highThe average acre soars to $3,204, the highest ever recorded.
121312/19/2006 5:18:21 PMNebraska corporate farming law ruled unconstitutionalCourt says Initiative 300 discriminates against out-of-state interests.
121012/18/2006 12:01:51 PMSwift immigration raids challengedPlant operations continue but at reduced levels.
120912/18/2006 11:56:04 AMJohanns address high corn pricesPrices at highest level in more than a decade.
120712/15/2006 3:38:43 PMU.S. ethanol demand to double by 2012Total output forecast to reach 11.2 billion gallons.
120312/12/2006 1:19:51 PMBeginning Farmers Conference to be held in Ames Feb. 3Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers to present on neighbor relations.
120212/12/2006 10:24:59 AMHigh prices forecast for corn and soybeansNext year's corn and soybean crop to be worth $13.3 billion more than 2005.
119712/6/2006 9:48:51 PMIowa Farm Bureau offers methane credit trading to farmersWill be issued through the Chicago Climate Exchange.
119612/6/2006 9:47:50 PMFCC rules on Farm Journal petition regarding RFD-TVNot clear what impact, if any, ruling will have on popular educational station.
119312/5/2006 1:35:51 PMISU report underscores livestock's importanceIt also reinforces the Coalition's mission to responsibly grow Iowa's livestock farms.
119012/2/2006 11:03:55 AMDNR urges precaution when catastrophic loss occursRules limit where and how livestock mortalities can be managed.
118912/1/2006 12:55:40 PMFarm income expected to dipLower livestock prices, increased input costs cited as the cause.
118711/30/2006 2:42:02 PMMandatory livestock ID ruled outUSDA recognizes that voluntary approach is best.
118611/30/2006 1:05:42 PMEthanol producers looking at more utilizationOne option is to allow drivers to choose ethanol blend percentage.
118511/29/2006 11:55:11 AMDairy farmers discuss farm bill, immigration Work to maintain uniform message and uniform front on important issues.
118411/27/2006 4:48:20 PMISU announces vision for Iowa animal agricultureExcellent potential for livestock in Iowa, experts say.
118311/27/2006 4:14:20 PMIndustry leaders discuss feed costs and livestockRising corn prices may cause shift in hog numbers.
117711/22/2006 3:51:53 PMFirst cellulose ethanol plant announcedSite near Emmetsburg to feature new innovations for making ethanol.
117611/22/2006 3:49:38 PMCattle on feed increases four percentEconomists call it a good sign for cattle farmers come spring.
117211/17/2006 4:47:28 PMICA winter conference Dec. 7-8 in West Des MoinesPolicy, educational sessions to headline annual confab.
116911/17/2006 12:53:18 PMEPC rules to limit manure on soybean groundIowa Soybean Association says EPC ignores facts.
116511/15/2006 12:53:29 PMThanksgiving feast to cost slightly more Annual survey finds the turkey dinner and trimmings to cost $1.32 more than 2005.
115711/8/2006 1:58:37 PMLivestock important part of Iowa's prosperityLivestock and recreation work together to make Iowa vibrant.
115211/3/2006 2:14:12 PMLivestock to fuel new ethanol plantTexas-based plant to utilize animal nutrients to power facility.
115111/3/2006 9:27:30 AMIowa Cattlemen's Association names new leaderBruce Berven returns as executive vice president of the state association.
115011/2/2006 4:23:54 PMCattle producers remain profitable in September Higher market prices boost profits for farm families raising cattle.
114811/2/2006 2:12:46 PMFarmers resist selling ethanol plantsBuyout offers for some plants as high as $275 million.
114510/30/2006 3:27:55 PMU.S. soy exports record another billion bushel yearMore than 930 million bushels exported in 2006 marketing year.
114310/30/2006 8:27:00 AMWild pigs may be source of E. ColiNew evidence shifts focus of investigation.
113810/24/2006 9:46:26 AMMilk production down slightlyBut remains ahead of year-ago totals.
113310/20/2006 11:56:43 AMOfficials say farmers won't be penalized for dustDust from crop fields not high on list, says EPA officials during trip to Iowa.
112710/15/2006 1:48:53 PMCattle, hog producers enjoy profitable August Hog farmers average $32.28 per head profit.
112610/12/2006 9:04:00 PMGrain stockpiles at lowest level in 25 yearsWeather problems could worsen the situation, experts say.
112510/12/2006 8:39:29 PMNew web site launched for dairy farmersEducates consumers about animal welfare and environmental stewardship.
111410/5/2006 7:54:50 PMOctober is National Pork MonthThe numbers underscore hog farming's importance to Iowa.
111310/4/2006 11:20:33 AMIowa farmland values edge 5.3 percent higher However, price increase appears to be leveling off, according to recent survey.
111010/2/2006 4:55:06 PMRetail food prices increase slightlyThird quarter prices up $1.13 compared to 2005.
11099/29/2006 4:15:45 PMWildlife plays major role in water pollution, studies showGeese, deer, raccoons etc. account for five times the pollution caused by livestock.
11069/28/2006 5:32:43 PMEPC advances ban on swine manure applied to soybeans Myriad of facts not considered in their decision.
11029/27/2006 12:35:33 PMAnimal nutrients too valuable to wasteCertified applicators take great care and pride in doing things right.
11009/25/2006 8:59:15 AMAgricultural statistics book now availableIncludes data on grain and livestock farming, farmland values and weather information.
10989/21/2006 10:19:11 PMLocation and longevityStudy discounts link between asthma and livestock.
10969/21/2006 12:53:42 PMUSDA raises corn, soy production forecasts Corn crop estimated at 11.1 billion bushels; soybeans at 3.09 billion.
10949/20/2006 11:27:49 AMHouse calls for one food safety agencyWant to consolidate responsibilities in aftermath of E. coli outbreak.
10929/19/2006 2:05:27 PMSenators urged to review merger Want to look closely at Smithfield Foods-Premium Standard Farms proposal.
10919/19/2006 2:04:09 PMFeed and fuel come from same corn fieldUniversity of Illinois research looks at enhancing feed products for livestock.
10899/18/2006 1:50:11 PMAir quality claims against livestock greatly exageratedStudies don't support further restrictions farm families who raise livestock.
10779/12/2006 11:46:33 AMUSDA: corn and soybean crops to exceed 2005Latest crop report boosts corn and soybean crop estimates.
10749/11/2006 3:33:01 PMAnimal nutrients create jobs, enhance environment"The more livestock we have, the better things are," says long-time family farmer.
10699/8/2006 5:24:34 PMRecord ag exports expected again in 2007 US ag exports will total $68 billion, eclipsing old record of $62.5 billion.
10679/7/2006 11:15:17 AMIowa benefits from more cattle, experts sayIowa may reverse cattle numbers -- numbers that peaked in 1972.
10669/6/2006 8:51:52 AMLet’s reshape debate about livestock production Let's move from the question 'why' to 'how,' says ISU economist.
10659/5/2006 2:03:13 PMColumnist: Iowa gubernatorial candidates prefer status-quoBoth tickets not likely to further restrict livestock farming in Iowa.
10629/1/2006 3:38:20 PMUSDA predicts net farm income to drop 26 percentRising fuel costs and drought cited as the cause.
10598/30/2006 5:00:01 PMNPPC files comments on Clean Water ActCalls latest CAFO rule "reasonable" but cites reservations about terminology, deadlines.
10578/29/2006 9:26:40 AMVoluntary approach to animal ID preferred, says JohannsU.S. ag secretary says voluntary ID remains best strategy for all involved.
10518/25/2006 3:42:39 PMConsumer demands require on-farm changes"The consumer with the car is king of the food chain," says ISU economist.
10378/15/2006 9:05:16 PMEleven percent of Iowa livestock premises registered Iowa making progress in registring farms for proposed national animal ID system.
10328/10/2006 10:21:13 AMFarm group pleased with director discretion objectionFarm Bureau says siting decisions of new farms should not be made arbitrarily.
10318/9/2006 10:25:48 PMGovernor urges more restrictions on livestock farmingVilsack says he'll stump for more regulations during final months in office.
10288/7/2006 7:42:55 PMAg analysts: corn demand may soon outpace supplyEthanol expected to consume 2.15 billion bushels over the next year.
10268/5/2006 9:09:54 PMISU researchers turn farm waste into fuelTeam is converting corn stalks and animal nutrients into bio-oil.
10258/4/2006 7:44:16 AMDNR director’s inconsistencies do a disservice to IowaIowa 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).
10238/3/2006 2:02:28 PMLivestock farmers seek answers on proposed rule Farmers encouraged to use best judgement on applying for discharge permits.
10208/2/2006 11:29:15 AMFarm sector feeling labor squeezeAverage wage paid to farm workers reaches all-time high of $9.79 per hour.
10177/30/2006 11:42:26 AMCattle numbers, red meat production growsFeedlot inventory up seven percent from July 2004, says USDA.
10107/27/2006 7:49:42 AMCattlemen outline policy on key issues Eleven interim resolutions, directives and recommendations approved
10077/20/2006 1:38:47 PMFarmers care for livestock during summer heatAnimal welfare top concern for farmers as temperatures soar.
10067/19/2006 11:03:39 AMSenate bill: superfund does not apply to livestockLegislation would clarify regulatory provisions related to animal nutrients.
10057/18/2006 5:26:35 PMEthanol production impacts USDA supply-demand reportProjecting ending stocks for corn declines despite increased plantings.
9957/11/2006 3:52:59 PMManure applicators reminded of annual certificationISU Extension offices encourage timely scheduling.
9937/10/2006 8:59:47 AMReport shows 98 percent of U.S. farms are family enterprisesMost farms still depend on off-farm income to help cover costs.
9857/6/2006 11:13:49 AMInvestments paying dividends in Iowa’s water qualityAnalysis of 13 Iowa watersheds show environmental practices having an impact.
9847/5/2006 4:22:18 PMPork industry looks for common sense in CAFO ruleNPPC says EPA has proposed "effective regulatory program."
9837/5/2006 11:33:27 AMA-FAN launches to help Nebraska livestock farmers growGoal of organization is to help farmers, rural communities prosper.
9726/26/2006 9:37:05 AMNew considerations recommneded for manure incorporationSpecific soil types, not county average yields, should be used for P Index.
9706/23/2006 12:11:44 PMManure-powered ethanol plant plannedEthanol plant to use manure from local dairy farm to power production.
9686/22/2006 4:14:07 PMU of I studies possible link between hogs and asthma ratesResearchers agree that parental smoking may also play a role.
9676/22/2006 9:40:43 AMPork profits to erode this fallTwo-year stretch of profitability will end later this year, economists say.
9666/21/2006 12:35:46 PMU.S., Japan reach agreement on beef trade resumptionBreakthrough comes after intense discussion.
9656/21/2006 9:22:00 AMFarm employees earn average wage of $35,000Research shows 3.5 percent annual increase in farm wages since 1990.
9646/20/2006 11:47:36 AMNational Animal Disease Lab under investigationTwo employees call attention to environmental and worker safety issues.
9636/20/2006 10:51:05 AMEPC approves additional hurdle for Iowa farm familiesActivists hail DNR director discretion rule but say it doesn't go far enough.
9576/15/2006 2:00:08 PMWeb-based tool to help livestock farmersAir management assessment will address air quality concerns.
9566/15/2006 1:54:25 PMIllinois embarks on novel livestock odor testing projectSwine project receives $251,000 grant for "discovery farms."
9556/14/2006 12:54:33 PMWashington biodiesel plant breaking ground Connection between livestock and energy independence closely linked.
9506/9/2006 9:51:10 AMHigh breakevens hurt cattle producers in April Hog farmers, on the other hand, enjoy 27th consecutive month of profitability.
9476/7/2006 1:27:33 PMIowa should be encouranging livestock Veto of SF 2377 negates 11 years of rule-making by Iowa legislature.
9446/5/2006 2:16:53 PMTIME Magazine covers beef production practicesArticle draws contrast between grain-fed and grass-finished beef.
9436/5/2006 10:09:59 AMNew pork processing facility finds home in East Moline$135 million plant will employ 1,000 workers by 2010.
9416/2/2006 9:02:33 AMRecord U.S. farm exports projected for 2006 U.S. farm exports will total a record $67 billion for the year ending Sept. 30.
9375/31/2006 5:40:23 PMGovernor vetoes DNR Director Discretion billMove grants DNR greater power to restrict where and how livestock can be raised.
9365/31/2006 10:10:22 AMConstruction begins on new Iowa State Dairy farmFacility, located north of Ames, is scheduled to open next year.
9355/30/2006 11:33:05 AMAnxiety over bird flu causes economic hardshipScare over poultry meat sparked by bird flu has been overdone, experts say.
9345/30/2006 11:30:54 AMCattlemen exploring new environmental initiativesCost-effective efforts seek to control potential runoff.
9315/26/2006 9:31:51 AMLivestock farmers urged to be aware water sourcesChanges in the list of major water sources became effective in April.
9265/23/2006 7:46:56 PMConservation efforts having impactUSDA reports that erosion on U.S. cropland has decreased by 43 percent since 1982.
9255/22/2006 9:41:18 PMDirector discretion bill should be signed by GovernorMany powers sought by the DNR are already covered under existing law.
9225/19/2006 2:38:28 PMCounty control focus of "Living in Iowa" reportState's top environmental official says livestock barns causing people to leave rural Iowa.
9215/19/2006 11:51:03 AM2006 World Pork Expo set for June 8-10Nearly 30,000 people expected to attend 18th annual expo at Iowa State Fairgrounds.
9155/17/2006 4:36:10 PMSenator Kibbie calls his vote on SF 2377 "a mistake""If I had my vote back, it would be different today," he says.
9145/16/2006 4:29:39 PMIPTV to focus on county control"Living in Iowa" broadcast May 18 to highlight the controversial issue.
9105/15/2006 10:45:36 AMIowa turkey growers take health issues seriouslyIndustry has established firewalls to ensure consumer safety.
9075/12/2006 1:50:31 PMNational Egg Month highlights the industry's importanceCelebrate National Egg Month by trying some new recipes.
9035/10/2006 3:45:30 PMRecord 2005 livestock receipts reported in IowaEconomic benefits of record receipts benefit communities statewide.
8955/4/2006 7:45:25 AMIowa Legislature acts in a bipartisan way to limit DNR authorityPasses SF2377 limiting DNR's control over where and how livestock can be rasied in Iowa.
8945/4/2006 7:37:32 AMFinancial and business planning key for livestock farmersExperts share their insight at recent CSIF Farming Matters Forum.
8925/4/2006 7:33:02 AMLivestock report underscores Coalition's timely roleMajor issues addressed by Farm Foundation are the focus of CSIF.
8875/2/2006 8:02:45 AMIowa’s Congressmen support livestock farmers Saylivestock farms are not meant to fall under regulatory provisions of CERCLA.
8865/2/2006 7:57:53 AMJune 5 conference to explore cattle opportunities in IowaOverview of industry, business considerations, management needs to be explored.
8844/30/2006 5:09:44 PMIowa DNR tips its hand in Sunday Des Moines RegisterNew rule would be another way to regulate livestock farmers, writes Perry Beeman.
8804/28/2006 8:11:29 AMHog prices pressured by large meat supplies Cash prices running $5 per head lower than at the start of the year.
8774/26/2006 12:13:37 PMEPA proposal would exclude farms from dust standards Major farm organization supports EPA's proposed exclusion for ag.
8754/21/2006 5:10:21 PMFuture of animal ag report issuedHighlights significant opportunities, challenges to livestock farmers at home and abroad.
8694/18/2006 8:48:19 AMIt takes more than corn to ensure ethanol's successLivestock is a key link in the renewable energy chain.
8684/17/2006 1:18:52 PMNew program makes school milk ‘cool’ again Overall student milk consumption up 37 percent.
8664/15/2006 4:08:05 PMCorn, ethanol prices follow two different tracksCorn plantings followed closely as prices of ethanol moves higher.
8654/15/2006 3:55:07 PMMeasure allows manure plan filing every 4 years HF2503 would help reduce paperwork, costs for livestock farmers.
8634/14/2006 10:33:44 AMState, local lawsuits pressure livestock producers Livestock farmers are under attack by the courts.
8594/13/2006 10:14:58 AMEthanol not the reason for major gas price hikesLimited refining capacity behind consumers paying more at the pump.
8564/12/2006 8:57:03 PMStable farm income seen for next decade Market, not government payments, will generate stable farm income says USDA.
8514/9/2006 2:00:29 PMArsenic in chicken feed subject of scare reportIATP uses its resources to needlessly mislead consumers.
8434/5/2006 4:36:19 PMLivestock farming helps bring stability to IowaRecent happenings in Jasper County point to livestock's importance.
8424/4/2006 12:28:57 PMFood prices climb slightly in first quarterAFBF survey finds supermarket food prices rose 3 percent, or $1.20.
8404/3/2006 5:56:13 PMU.S. cattle inventory sets record in FebruaryCSIF notices increase with more calls originating from cattle farmers.
8354/1/2006 10:18:50 AMNCGA: Iowa study bodes well for farmersResults of Iowa DNR odor study gaining national attention.
8333/31/2006 8:58:22 AMIowa will benefit from more livestock ,expert saysThere are many advantages to raising more livestock says Dr. Bruce Babcock.
8293/30/2006 4:59:21 PMEthanol supply set to meet demand, expert saysNinety-seven ethanol plants currently operating in the United States.
8263/28/2006 3:38:13 PMNow is the time, Iowa is the place for more livestockState has the economic potential to be a 'livestock dynamo,' says CARD director.
8233/27/2006 8:07:49 AMFarmers seek protection from bad advice Speak out at public hearings about the cost of bad advice.
8223/26/2006 9:04:08 PMFeedlot managers focus on environmental compliance workEPA, DNR will be looking at feedlots of more than 1,000 head for CWA compliance.
8153/21/2006 11:29:33 AMLivestock farms have minimum impact on indoor air qualityThe smell of livestock doesn't automatically constitute a health threat says ISU researcher.
8033/14/2006 10:40:14 AMNearly two-thirds of Iowans opposed to DNR director discretion ruleSay the move would give one person too much power over livestock farmers.
8023/13/2006 3:45:27 PMFarm Bureau objects to DNR head obtaining more powerPresident Lang says decision on new farms could be made on 'friends, neighbors, politics.'
7973/10/2006 11:58:49 AMSize not a factor in livestock odor, study findsHow farm is managed, not its size, most relevant to safeguarding the environment.
7963/9/2006 4:30:01 PMIowa DNR odor study doesn't justify more regulationICCI, however, lashes out at DNR; calls study 'weak attempt.'
7933/9/2006 11:19:07 AMUnderstanding trends critical to farming successfullyWal-Mart, bottled water, changing lifestyles and Gen Xers all can teach lessons.
7923/8/2006 12:43:07 PMIowa DNR releases odor study findingsStudy's details may disappoint those critical of Iowa's livestock farmers.
7913/7/2006 11:42:48 AMHog farmers turning to marketing contractsContracts offer farmers ability to lock in price and enhance market certainty.
7903/7/2006 8:15:19 AMSeveral agricultural bills still alive at StatehouseBills still in play after making first funnel deadline of 2006 session.
7833/2/2006 1:22:49 PMMeasure allows manure plan filing every 4 years Move alligns requirement with Iowa's new phosphorous index.
7823/2/2006 1:21:36 PMProject converts hog nutrients to oilUniversity of Illinois research project changes swine manure to a form of crude oil.
7792/28/2006 3:30:36 PMBanning animal nutrient incorporation on soybean fields proposedStudies don’t support the prohibition, opponents say
7762/23/2006 5:12:23 PMIowa positioned to be renewable energy leaderIowa is well positioned to become self-sufficient in energy.
7702/17/2006 1:03:44 PMEthanol industry recognizes need for educationNearly 70 percent of consumers admit not knowing what ethanol is.
7662/16/2006 12:29:53 PMTyson Foods to shutter Nebraska plantCompany announces closing this week; 1,600 jobs lost.
7652/15/2006 12:33:25 PMFewer nuisance suits being filed in Iowa Number declines from 13 in 2003 to 3 last year.
7612/13/2006 12:23:19 PMAnimal nurtients paying big dividends for farmersOne farmer calculates the value of manure at $10,000 per 1,000 head of hogs.
7582/8/2006 2:04:58 PMLarger beef supplies weighing on 2006 pricesExperts say cattle prices will trend lower through 2010.
7552/5/2006 3:45:59 PMBill seeks to curb chronic complaints against livestock farmersSupporters says effort would reduce farmer costs and needless harassment.
7512/2/2006 5:49:14 PMHigher fuel, fertilizer costs to impact crop farmers in 2006Higher inputs costs will make corn and soybean production more expensive says Duffy.
7491/31/2006 1:39:43 PMEconomics at play with spring planting decisionsFertilizer costs and moisture supplies to be strongly considered.
7461/27/2006 5:17:04 PMMinnesota town looks to welcome new dairy farmCity's efforts to annex land for a modern dairy farm unique.
7451/27/2006 4:38:15 PMAir consent agreements approved by EPANPPC says move is a critical step in pursuit of science-based policies that work for all farmers.
7401/23/2006 9:25:46 AMRural communities must change focus to prosperInnovation, entrepreneurship best way to grow rural America in 21st Century.
7381/20/2006 9:05:29 PMMissouri, South Dakota working to grow livestock farmingTwo recent examples highlight victories in support of farm families who raise livestock.
7311/17/2006 5:47:10 PMNew organization formed to manage animal ID United States Animal Identification Organization holds first meeting.
7291/16/2006 9:23:02 PMHigh energy prices to dampen 2006 corn plantingsAcres planted to soybeans expected to rise by more than 3 million.
7261/12/2006 5:24:43 PMIowa dairy associations uniteIowa State Dairy Association acquires Iowa Dairy Products Association.
7231/12/2006 1:39:32 PMOn-farm milk prices to weaken in 2006 However, prices should remain above the five-year average thanks to strong demand.
7211/10/2006 8:44:07 AMDNR steps up enforcement efforts against farmers Farmers who have not filed manure management plans face stiffer penalties.
70512/29/2005 11:12:26 AMIDALS registers first livestock premisesCattle farmer and veterinarian from Stuart first to register farm.
70312/28/2005 11:48:43 AMEPA urged to review CAFO rules Farm group encourages administration to work with livestock farmers.
69212/19/2005 4:56:46 PMReaction mixed on DNR proposed ruleThose opposed to progressive livestock farming applaud rule; farm community expresses concerns.
68712/13/2005 2:47:05 PMIowa DNR changes course on proposed emergency ruleVonk says proposal should be discussed on its merits rather than implementation process.
68112/9/2005 2:18:26 PMAnother 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.
68012/8/2005 5:02:13 PMIowa DNR seeks to control Iowa’s livestock farmersEmergency rule could block the construction of new livestock farms regardless of state laws.
67812/8/2005 3:09:32 PMNebraskans join forces to grow responsible livestock farmingAlliance for the Future of Agriculture in Nebraska will tout livestock's importance.
67712/8/2005 11:13:37 AMFarmers shouldn't be trapped on regulationsIowa's EPC must protect the environment, but it must also be fair to livestock farmers.
67612/7/2005 10:03:39 AMFarm income not keeping up with output"We handle a lot more money these days, but it doesn't stick," says ISU economist Michael Duffy.
66611/28/2005 5:21:07 PMLivestock farmers hear few complaints, EPC told CSIF praised at Nov. 21 meeting for helping farmers grow resposibly, successfully.
65811/21/2005 10:08:32 AMCurrent signals point to growing livestock farming in IowaIndustry leaders, analysts agree now is the time to grow Iowa's livestock herds.
64411/9/2005 1:46:46 PMToo many animals? HardlyManure 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.
63311/1/2005 4:45:31 PMReport identifies ways to protect U.S. animal agriculture industryThe 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.
62910/27/2005 11:24:20 AMLivestock study planned by EPCIowa’s Environmental Protection Commission plans to hold several “information-gathering” sessions to learn more about environmental topics.
61410/16/2005 2:40:00 PMFeedings hogs true 'value-added' agricultureValue-added corn means it takes a loop through hogs for 30 Grundy County area farmers who are members of the Value First Cooperative.
61310/14/2005 11:35:09 AMFarmers encouraged to monitor fall Nitrogen applicationFavorable 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.
61210/13/2005 5:31:54 PMIncreasing state's dairy herd must be a priorityKeeping 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.
60710/11/2005 10:15:26 AMHurricane 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.”
60610/8/2005 12:05:50 PMIndiana ag officials consider ways to boost ag sectorThe 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.
59710/2/2005 2:50:56 PMNet farm income is dropping like a rockAccording 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.
5949/29/2005 12:44:38 PMBuild on partnerships, NPPC urgesAny 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.
5879/23/2005 7:11:49 PMOpen feedlot meetigs scheduledPublic 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.
5869/23/2005 1:13:47 PMTen 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.
5749/18/2005 2:56:21 PMHog farmers welcome passage of mandatory price reportingNPPC 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.
5739/18/2005 2:52:54 PMFast-growing aquaculture industry good for soybean farmersSoybean 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.
5729/16/2005 1:09:27 PMHog farmers gather in nation's capitalFarmers meet with lawmakers to discuss price reporting and voluntary country-of-origin labeling.
5689/12/2005 1:55:46 PMRiver levels continue to hamper grain shippingWith 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.
5659/10/2005 2:27:34 PMRising fuel prices, sinking grain prices hit hard as harvest approachesThe 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.
5579/6/2005 8:43:13 AMLivestock farmers, meat industry helping Hurricane victimsAs 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.
5509/1/2005 8:14:02 AMProfitability 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.
5498/31/2005 10:27:39 AMIowans encouraged to help hurricane victimsHurrican 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.
5488/30/2005 8:57:11 AMGrain storage concerns heightened with fall's arrivalProblems 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.
5478/30/2005 8:52:59 AMColor 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.
5448/27/2005 8:23:20 AMMore 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.
5408/23/2005 8:26:16 AMCattle inventory, milk production increase in JulyThe U.S. feedlot cattle inventory grew above year-earlier levels in July for the 15th consecutive month while milk production estimates also move higher.
5398/23/2005 8:24:04 AMSoybean yields decline despite the rainThe early August rains arrived too late to prevent yield losses in soybeans in the drought-stricken U.S. Midwest, agronomists say.
5358/18/2005 12:08:54 PMHigh gas prices being felt by farmers, consumersFarmers, 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.
5338/18/2005 11:54:45 AMDrought 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.
5298/11/2005 9:11:03 PMCrop 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.
5258/9/2005 11:00:48 AMCattle farmer convinced mountain lion struck cattle herdCattle 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.
5117/27/2005 5:47:59 PMDrought takes a grip on parts of eastern IowaFarmers 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.
4997/17/2005 8:03:52 PMPreliminary injunction against Canadian cattle imports liftedCanadian cattle can once again enter the United States following a court ruling July 14.
4987/16/2005 2:59:47 PMActions teams created to monitor, respond to droughtAgriculture 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.
4927/12/2005 7:57:22 AMISU outlines steps for treating soybean aphidsGiven 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.
4766/28/2005 9:56:28 AMU.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.
4756/28/2005 9:50:51 AMCounty regulations would discourage future livestock farmersIowa 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.
4345/27/2005 5:35:21 PMPigs take center stage at Des Moines Blank Park ZooTwo 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.
4305/24/2005 1:16:35 PMNew livestock rules might be delayed until 2007A federal court decision could postpone Iowa’s adoption of environmental rules for concentrated animal feeding operations until mid-2007, a DNR official says.
4275/23/2005 3:55:46 PMHighest court rules beef checkoff constitutionalThe 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.
4255/22/2005 5:13:20 PMHog farmers receive go-head to construct new buildingsCerro Gordo County farm family receives variance from ordinance while county assistant attorney calls the regulation "void and unenforceable."
4145/16/2005 4:03:33 PMPlanting progress remains on schedule despite damp, cool conditionsCool 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.
4135/16/2005 3:49:57 PMUSDA 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.
3975/4/2005 4:28:33 PMPlease pass the beefNutritional and economic benefits abound with beef. So, throw that squid back in the tank and commemorate the month with your favorite cut of beef.
3965/4/2005 10:04:01 AMISU students awed by Iowa's farm familiesEight 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.
3915/2/2005 11:39:28 AMCattlemen 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.
3874/29/2005 4:35:12 PMLivestock summit focuses on effective communicationsWhile livestock farmers have remained focused on caring for their animals and providing for their families, opponents of meat production and consumption have been plotting, collaborating and working to put them out of business. It's time for farmers to engage.
3844/26/2005 3:19:20 PMEnvironmental commission changes the rules for livestock farmersLivestock 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.
3804/22/2005 3:15:00 PMNPPC develops interactive animal ID mapThe Interactive Premises Registration Map is a tool that enables farmers to directly access their state's Animal Identification and Premises Registration website.
3684/15/2005 9:02:44 AMAnimal 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.
3654/13/2005 10:10:08 AMHog farmers oppose recall, banning of livestock antibioticsLast 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.
3644/12/2005 9:43:30 AMNew 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.
3443/29/2005 9:45:15 PMHog farmers encouraged to consider consent agreementHog 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.
3383/25/2005 3:39:50 PMFeasibility of on-farm animal welfare audits questionedIndustry 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.
3333/21/2005 5:26:50 PMNew funding approved for BSE researchIowa State University among 17 institutions selected to establish a Food Safety Research and Response Network on behalf of U.S. farmers.
3293/16/2005 10:11:26 PMGrow incomes and livestock and you’ll grow Iowa, says GrossThe 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.
3273/15/2005 3:56:46 PMMinnesota's regulatory patchwork hurting farm familiesIn 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.
3243/10/2005 7:30:22 PMFarming and the environment go hand in handIt’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.'
3213/8/2005 8:02:21 AMGlass half fullHeadlines about Iowa’s new list of impaired waters gives the wrong impression about the condition of the state’s waters says environmental official.
3122/28/2005 3:40:12 PMAgriculture United for South Dakota launches ad campaignTwo television ads that promote family farming and its benefits begin running Feb. 28 and will continue for several months.
3112/26/2005 2:54:15 PMNew ag secretary outlines vision at Commodity Classic Feb. 25Mike Johanns covers broad range of topics including trade, renewable energy, developing new uses for grain and strengthening rural economies through value-added agriculture.
2882/6/2005 5:05:05 PMWe 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.
2752/1/2005 8:20:04 AMFarmers 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.
2701/28/2005 1:10:32 PMPopular TV drama misrepresents corn industryNational 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.
2691/27/2005 5:37:12 PMIowa second in total no-till acresResults from a 2004 national survey show an increase in Iowa's no-till acres, putting the state second only to Illinois in total number of no-till acres.
2491/15/2005 9:38:06 AMGood nutrition includes enjoying meatAmerica’s beef farmers are ready to make the sale when it comes to sharing nutritional information with consumers interested in living healthier, longer lives.
2451/12/2005 9:27:13 AMLivestock 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.
2381/7/2005 11:55:19 AMMinnesota looking for ways to grow livestock farmingA 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.
2371/6/2005 10:14:54 AMWait-and-see attitude prevalent among hog farmersHog 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.
2301/1/2005 10:01:41 AMEnvironmental study holds suprisesA 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.
21812/20/2004 5:48:52 PMLand prices reach for the skiesFor 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.
20412/2/2004 5:33:49 PMFarmers 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.
20011/29/2004 4:38:58 PMEnhanced animal feed good for livestock, environmentPlant 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.
18911/18/2004 3:03:51 PMLivestock 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.
18311/10/2004 12:10:22 PMSoybean rust appears in the United StatesAPHIS confirms the presence of soybean rust on a soybean leaf samples taken from two plots associated with a Louisiana State University research farm.
18011/9/2004 8:34:12 AMLivestock farmers win with rulingThe 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.
17011/2/2004 1:43:26 PMBiotech crops give boost to Iowa farmers, consumersA 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.
15910/21/2004 3:04:24 PMPork farming at home in Iowa - yesterday, today and tomorrowRaising 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.
14710/6/2004 2:54:34 PMWorth County livestock ordinance struck downThe 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.
14410/5/2004 12:07:32 PMStudy 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.
14310/4/2004 1:56:19 PMFamily 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.
1359/28/2004 9:57:38 AMHog farmers take pride in giving back to communityLivestock 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.
22719/16/2004 6:53:31 AMCargill uses election to promote interest in hamburgersPlenty of election-related puns in special election-year promotion.
22709/15/2004 6:41:14 PMWhite House moves ahead on livestock ruleActivists critical of the move that helps livestock farmers.
22699/15/2004 6:22:42 PMAg sector not immune from world financial crisisEconomic jolt threatens exports and ability to acquire capital.
29309/15/2004 2:22:46 AMTroublesome economy still impacting dairy farmersFuture of milk profitability tied to overall economy.
1088/18/2004 12:16:38 PMISU sees flaws in state air quality standards Ames school believes a state hydrogen sulfide health effects standard should follow federal guidelines.
988/10/2004 8:22:21 AMStarting 'em rightAnother 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.
857/21/2004 6:34:57 PMAg’s security vulnerability topic of recent meetingProtecting 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.
105/7/2004 12:00:00 AMEvery 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.
145/7/2004 12:00:00 AMIPPA President understands importance of industry, speaking outSam Carney spent one morning recently at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines surrounded by some of his fellow pork producers and several reporters.
95/3/2004 12:00:00 AMAnimal agriculture critical to Iowa, Carroll CountyFor 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.
64/29/2004 12:00:00 AMIowa farmers are creating more wetlandsIowa farmers are creating more wetlands, dramatically slowing the loss of nature’s water sponges that benefit the environment, new federal data show.














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