Statewide Iowa — (IARN) — The ‘Preserving Family Farms Act of 2019’ would allow families to resume farm operations after the passing of a loved one by providing needed relief from the estate tax. Read more
Sheep Numbers Growing In Midwest
Statewide Iowa — (IARN) — Iowa is hog, poultry and cattle country. It does have a number of sheep, primarily in small farm flocks. Read more
Agencies Collaborate On Foreign Animal Disease Preparedness
IABRN — African Swine Fever (ASF) remains outside our borders. However, animal industry experts calculate their response, in the event the foreign animal disease is exposed to United States swine.
Africa A Growing Marketplace For U.S. Red Meat Exports
IABRN — There is definitely a shift in the global marketplace.
New Motor Oil Made From Soybeans Hits The Market
IABRN — We are all familiar with biofuels and the uses of our crop products in that arena.
Cold Weather Is A Benefit To Corn Still In The Fields
Statewide Iowa — An Iowa State University grain quality specialist, Charles Hurburgh says some growers are choosing to leave corn in the fields because the kernels’ moisture content is too high for safe storage.