agriculture
State launches new funding round for Choose Iowa Value-Added projects
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship opened applications for its competitive grant program supporting local food and agricultural product development Dec. 1, with individual awards reaching $25,000. The Choose Iowa Value-Added Grants provide matching funds to help agricultural…
Iowa City wagyu ranch establishing national reputation, genetic excellence
Sarah Bailey and Kyle Schuchmann of Jiyu American Wagyu talk about the genetics of Wagyu…
Farmer Grade founder Sawyer Whisler talks building a transparent meat business nationwide
Sawyer Whisler is the driving force, alongside his father, Tork, behind Farmer Grade, the subscription…
Amana brewery, Cedar Rapids vegetable farm recipients of Choose Iowa value-added grants
Several Corridor businesses are recipients of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s Choose…
Grain Indemnity Fund assessment to end September
The Iowa Grain Indemnity Fund Board has voted to end assessments on grain sold to…
Field to Family’s online market returns weekly for the season
Field to Family will launch its 2025 weekly Online Market on Sunday, April 20, with…
Hills Bank & Trust in Kalona named Top Beginning Farmer Lending Institution
The Iowa Finance Authority has recognized two key players in Iowa’s agricultural lending community for…
Leadership Washington’s Agriculture Day offers hands-on look at local farming
The Washington Chamber of Commerce Leadership Washington program hosted its annual Agriculture Day on Wednesday,…
Iowa farmers urge USDA to reinstate local food programs in open letter
Two Iowa farms impacted by the recent funding freeze for farm-to-school and food assistance programs…
State launches ‘Butchery Innovation Grant Program’ through Choose Iowa
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has announced the launch of the Choose Iowa Butchery…
Farmers Hen House sold to New Hampshire-based egg farm
Pete & Gerry’s Organics, LLC, a nationwide brand for humane egg farming, has purchased Farmers…
Ag industries bolster Iowa’s farm economy
Golden streams of grain pouring from combines and augers into wagons, trucks, bins and elevators…
Farm-to-table dinner series to showcase local agriculture and culinary talent, benefit culinary education
The Iowa Tourism Office and Choose Iowa have teamed up with the Iowa Restaurant Association…
Fresh Connect program offers free business coaching for Eastern Iowa farmers
Beginning farmers seeking to enhance their business and marketing strategies can now apply for Fresh…
Escaped water buffalo comes home to Iowa Farm Sanctuary
After days on the run, a gunshot wound, national news coverage, and a viral story,…
Lubben Vineyards & Wines celebrates opening of new winery
The town of Anamosa is Grant Wood country, and the rolling hills made famous by…
