IARN — The team at Wilbur-Ellis Agribusiness is helping growers find out which seed is best for their operation. Read more
Iowa Poultry & Egg Scholarship Foundation calling for applications
IARN — The Iowa Poultry & Egg Scholarship Foundation announced three scholarships for 2022. Created by the Iowa Egg Council and Iowa Poultry Association, the Foundation funds education and encourages young people to consider careers in the poultry and egg industry. Read more
Vilsack announces $633M for rural climate-smart infrastructure
IARN — The USDA is investing millions of dollars to reduce the impacts of climate change on rural communities. Read more
NPPC hires new CEO
IARN — The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) announced Bryan Humphreys as the organization’s new chief executive officer, effective Dec. 21, 2021, following the retirement of long-time leader Neil Dierks. Humphreys brings years of experience in the pork industry with him, including his time as a former NPPC employee, state association executive and National Pork Board senior vice president, as well as outside the industry as a campaign operative, lobbyist and business owner. Read more
Weekly wheat exports ‘very low’ in latest USDA report
IARN — The latest U.S. Export Sales Report on Thursday showed solid weekly sales for corn and soybeans, but bearish numbers for wheat exports. Read more
Rep. Hinson slams EPA for missed RVO deadline
IARN — Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says the EPA needs to follow the law when it comes to maintaining the integrity of the Renewable Fuel Standard. Read more