Secretary Naig Praises Iowa House Passage of Small-Scale Poultry Processing Legislation
DES MOINES, Iowa (Feb. 26, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig released the following statement today following the Iowa House of Representatives’ passage of House File 2257, his legislation to expand small-scale poultry processing in Iowa: “Iowa poultry producers,
Funding Announced for Renewable Tech in Ag
The Department of Agriculture and the Energy Department Monday launched a new initiative to help farmers cut costs and increase income using underutilized renewable technologies. Through the Rural and Agricultural Income & Savings from Renewable Energy initiative,
Northey Honored by Agribusiness Association of Iowa
The Agribusiness Association of Iowa Foundation Monday announced that its building will be named after Bill Northey and simply called “The Northey Building.” Foundation Board Chair Mark White says, “Just as another giant in Iowa agriculture, Henry
Nature Connects Us Campaign Launches
The National Forest Foundation and USDA’s Forest Service Monday announced the launch of “Nature Connects Us.” The outreach campaign sparks awakening and strengthening of all peoples’ connection to national forests and grasslands. The campaign is grounded in
Fuel Price Increase Pauses
The national average gas price declined last week for the first time in more than a month. The average gas price stands at $3.24 per gallon, down 1.9 cents from a week ago. The national average is
Nearly 20% of Shoppers Purchase Groceries Online
Data from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows that nearly 20 percent of shoppers purchased groceries online in 2022, the latest dataset available. However, the frequency of online shopping varied. At the time of the survey, among those