Posted March 17, 2015
Following a lifelong career in agriculture, Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) President Don Short recently announced plans to retire later this year.
Short has farmed and also spent several years in the seed business, …
Posted March 16, 2015
Three additional watershed demonstration projects have been selected to receive $1.4 million in funding through the Iowa water quality initiative over the next three years.
The announcement came late last week from Iowa Secretary of Agriculture …
Posted March 9, 2015
A past president of the Iowa Pork Producers Association was honored last weekend by the National Pork Producers Council.
Jon Caspers was inducted into NPPC’s Hall of Fame on Saturday for his “steady leadership and dedication” …
By Bill Northey, Iowa secretary of agriculture
Posted March 9, 2015
Iowa water quality is certainly a hot topic. Iowa farmers have been focused on the issue, but the potential Des Moines Water Works lawsuit has brought new attention to …
Posted March 4, 2015
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey announced this week that funds are available for projects focused on implementing and demonstrating innovative delivery of practices to protect water quality.
Funding is available statewide, but projects in the …
Posted March 3, 2015
The Iowa Pork Producers Association held its 2015 Regional Conferences around the state last week and hog farmers who attended received updates on several key subjects.
New Iowa State University Extension Swine Veterinarian Dr. Chris Rademacher …
Posted March 3, 2015
The Iowa Pork Producers Association has had an interactive exhibit about modern pork production designed and installed at the Iowa Hall of Pride.
IPPA worked with Iowa and Illinois companies to design and incorporate multi-media features …
Posted Feb. 24, 2015
Iowa Gov. Terry E. Branstad, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds and Iowa Sec. of Agriculture Bill Northey today encouraged Iowans to nominate farmers who have taken voluntary actions to improve or protect the environment and natural resources …
Posted Feb. 16, 2015
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| Pictured from left: Ken Kirk, National Association of Clean Water Agencies; Karen Pallansch, Alexandria Renew Enterprises; Bill Northey; and Philip Friess, Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County. |
The Iowa Secretary of Agriculture has been honored …
Feb. 12, 2015
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IPPA to award a dozen 2015 scholarships
(CLIVE, Iowa) – The Iowa Pork Producers Association and the Iowa Pork Foundation are pleased to announce that …
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