IARN — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will be conducting prescribed burns this spring on a number of wildlife management areas. Read more
Carbon tax upheld by Supreme Court of Canada
IARN — The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld the constitutionality of a carbon tax. Read more
Practical Farmers of Iowa partners with Smithfield Grain
IARN — Practical Farmers of Iowa is partnering with Smithfield Grain’s Davis County plant to purchase small grains and add cover crops to Iowa fields. Read more
President Biden announces infrastructure plan
IARN — Many of us know that in rural America, things can’t continue the way they have been. Our roads, rails, waterways, internet, and much more all need updating. There is much concern that any infrastructure plans will include more funding for larger coastal cities, and leave rural America completely underserved. Read more
Pork Checkoff analyzes Easter ham tradition
IARN — Pork Checkoff-funded research shows ham is the popular choice for Easter. Read more
Iowa Corn announces Future of Agriculture Scholarship recipients
IARN — Iowa Corn announced the 18 student recipients of the Iowa Corn Future of Agriculture Scholarship program for the 2020-2021 school year. Iowa Corn awarded the eighteen (18) $1,000 one-year scholarships to deserving, qualified students enrolled at an accredited U.S. 2-year or 4-year junior college, college or university, or graduate school, in a program of study to equip them to contribute to Iowa’s agriculture industry. The program is sponsored by the Iowa Corn Growers Association® (ICGA) and the Iowa Corn Promotion Board® (ICPB). Read more