Furlow Joins Iowa Pork Producers Association as Director of Public Policy

CLIVE, IOWA — The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has named Harrison Furlow as its new Director of Public Policy. Furlow began the role on August 4, bringing extensive experience in agricultural policy, strategic communications, and producer-focused advocacy
During the Great American Farmers Market, Secretary Rollins Removes Unhealthy Food from SNAP

(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, joined by Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., hosted Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey and signed six new food
MN Farmers Sought for Young Leader Program

MANKATO – If you are passionate about farming, ready to connect with agricultural industry leaders and grow your leadership skills, look no further than the Young Leader Program. Program sponsors American Soybean Association and Corteva are seeking farmers
SDSU Dairy and Food Science Students Shine in National Competitions

BROOKINGS, S.D. — Students in the South Dakota State University Department of Dairy and Food Science brought home significant honors in two recent national collegiate competitions. SDSU’s Dairy Quiz Bowl Team took second place at the annual
Farmer Sentiment Weakens, But Farmers Believe U.S. Policy Headed in Right Direction

Farmer sentiment continues to weaken, as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer declined again in July. The barometer fell 11 points to 135 from June, a reading that resulted from U.S. farmers’ weaker perceptions of both current conditions
Tyson Raises 2025 Earnings Guidance as Chicken Demand Offsets Beef Losses

Tyson Foods Inc. has raised its full-year earnings forecast, as robust U.S. chicken demand and lower feed costs offset continued losses in its beef division. The company now expects operating earnings, excluding certain items, to fall between
Deere Rolls Out $195 Diagnostics Tool as Right-to-Repair Debate Intensifies

Repair rights in agriculture are facing a pivotal moment as John Deere introduces a new $195 diagnostics tool for farmers. While most growers are familiar with the biological and chemical threats to corn yields, another battle has