IARN — As 2021 winds down, the National Pork Board is reminding people about the benefits of the Pork Checkoff and some of its highlights over the past year. Read more
NCGA working to end fertilizer tariffs
IARN — The National Corn Growers Association says one of the top fertilizer companies has erected an insurmountable barrier to keep top competitors out of the U.S. market. An NCGA letter says the barrier is hurting America’s farmers. NCGA and its state affiliates signed a letter sent to Mosaic, one of the nation’s top fertilizer producers. Read more
U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef joins Trust In Beef program
IARN — The U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef has joined the Trust In Beef program as a founding partner and technical advisor. Read more
E15 could save money for nearly every U.S. motorist
IARN — A new report from Growth Energy showcases nearly universal compatibility with fuel blended with 15 percent ethanol, or E15, among vehicles on the road today. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor said, “This report confirms that better access to lower-cost E15 could save motorists money on 98 percent of all vehicle miles traveled in the United States.” Read more
O’Brien County Farm Bureau Honored for Excellence
O’Brien County, Iowa (O’Brien BTC) — The O’Brien County Farm Bureau has been designated a 2021 Outstanding County Farm Bureau by the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF). Read more
ISU Extension Offering Crop Advantage Series Beginning January 4 In Sheldon
Northwest Iowa – After a year hiatus, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will again offer the Crop Advantage Series to producers at 14 locations across Iowa during January 2022, starting with Sheldon on Jan. 4. Read more