Ag News

New dietary guidelines unveiled by HHS and USDA

IARN – Trump administration cabinet members this week introduced the newest edition of federal Dietary Guidelines for Americans covering the years 2025 through 2030. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins summed up

Iowa Farm Act brings Iowa Ag voices to the Capitol

IARN – As the 2026 legislative session approaches, Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig is introducing a new concept aimed at bringing focus to agricultural policy in the state. The proposal,

Naig Proposes First-Ever ‘Iowa Farm Act’

Statewide Iowa (RI) — Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is proposing the first-ever “Iowa Farm Act” that includes a wide ranging of proposals, from targeted tax relief to promotion

Iowa Electric Co-ops stress storm safety

IARN – Winter weather in Iowa can turn quickly. Snow, wind, and bitter cold often arrive with little mercy, and when they do, travel and power reliability can both become

Report: Milk Production is Up

Statewide, Iowa (RI) – Milk production is up across the U.S. and worldwide, which has had some benefit to Iowa dairy producers. Iowa State University dairy expert Fred Hall says