IARN — The Pork Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act mandates the Pork Checkoff. It requires a promotion fee to be collected any time a hog is sold. The rate had been 40 cents per hundred dollars, but a vote earlier this year reduced that rate to 35 cents per hundred dollars.
National Pork Board Member Dale Stevermer talks about the process to get that changed.
For more on this story visit the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network.
Photo by NPB
Iowa — Farm groups are urging state officials to continue funding the development of livestock vaccines for bird flu and other
IARN – While it is disappointing that the ag industry will not be getting a new farm bill this year, it’s
IARN – As more farmers adopt regenerative and conservation ag practices, the operation’s bottom line will receive a higher return on
IARN – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) has
Hartley, Iowa — A Milford man has been arrested on a felony child endangerment charge. According to a criminal complaint filed
411 9th St. | Sheldon, IA 51201 | Fax: 712-324-2340
Office: 712-324-2597 | Text: 712-324-2597 | Studio: 712-324-5377
Contact us: newstips@kiwaradio.com
