Tag: Iowa
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Iowa Corn Growers Applaud New USDA Regenerative Agriculture Rule
JOHNSTON, Iowa — Iowa corn producers are welcoming a newly finalized USDA rule that supporters believe could expand opportunities for farmers using conservation practices while strengthening the market for renewable fuels. The Iowa Corn Growers Association says the new federal framework is an important step toward recognizing on-farm conservation efforts that may qualify under the…
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Iowa Cattle Producer Charged Following Livestock Neglect Investigation
WINTERSET, Iowa — A Madison County cattle producer is facing dozens of criminal charges after authorities reported finding malnourished cattle and multiple dead animals on a farm near Winterset. According to court records, 29-year-old Blake Rutz was arrested after an investigation uncovered more than 50 cows and several calves in poor condition. Authorities also reported…
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Corteva announces headquarters plans following company split
Corteva has announced where its two future companies will be headquartered following the company’s planned separation later this year. The agricultural technology company says its crop protection business, currently referred to as “New Corteva,” will be based in Indianapolis, Indiana following the separation expected during the fourth quarter of 2026. Company officials say the Indianapolis…
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Iowa hog barn fires draw attention to facility risk and safety
In Iowa, multiple hog barn fires reported this morning are drawing attention to risks inside modern livestock facilities. Early reports indicate several barns were damaged or destroyed, with losses including animals and infrastructure. Fire officials say the incidents spread quickly once ignited, fueled by ventilation systems, building materials, and confined structures. While investigations are ongoing,…
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USDA Selects Iowa as Hub for National Food Safety Center
Apr 24, 2026 The USDA officially announced on Thursday that Urbandale, Iowa, will become the primary hub for the National Food Safety Center (NFSC). The new center will consolidate administrative and technical operations for the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), bringing roughly 200 jobs to the state. Secretary Brooke Rollins stated the move is designed to…
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Nafziger warns Iowa farmers on early nitrogen risk
6 As planting gets underway across Iowa, nitrogen management is front and center and Emerson Nafziger says early applications carry risk. Nafziger, a longtime Extension agronomist, has warned that applying nitrogen too far ahead of crop uptake can lead to losses if conditions turn wet. “If soils stay wet for extended periods, nitrogen can be…