It’s Still Early But The Latest Crop Report Shows ProgressIt’s Still Early But The Latest Crop Report Shows ProgressThis week's Crop Progress Report shows an increase in days suitable for fieldwork even after the snow, rain, and cold.Kailey FosterKailey Foster
Iowa Crop Reports Are Back As Farmers Start To Hit The FieldIowa Crop Reports Are Back As Farmers Start To Hit The FieldThe first crop report for 2022 has been released showing an average of 1.6 workable days in the fields.Kailey FosterKailey Foster
In One Week, 6.7 Million Birds Died From Bird Flu In IowaThe virus seems to be spreading quickly. In the last week (Monday, March 28) there have been seven affected flocks with 6.7 million birds having to be put down.Kailey FosterKailey Foster
USDA Grants Funds To Independence And Five Other Local Farmers MarketsUSDA Grants Funds To Independence And Five Other Local Farmers MarketsNortheast IA RC&D is receiving a $420,000 three-year grant from the USDA to support markets in five different cities.Kailey FosterKailey Foster
Success Of USDA Trade Mission Could Benefit Iowa TradeSuccess Of USDA Trade Mission Could Benefit Iowa TradeThis week, the USDA wrapped up its first trade mission since 2020 to Dubai where leaders discussed achieving climate-smart agriculture practices. Kailey FosterKailey Foster
Iowan Earns Key Staff Role in USDAIowan Earns Key Staff Role in USDAThe USDA announced some key staff appointments on Wednesday, one being someone from Iowa.Kailey FosterKailey Foster
Waterloo Is Trying To Scare The Crap Outta CrowsWaterloo Is Trying To Scare The Crap Outta CrowsWaterloo city council and the USDA entered into a partnership at the end of last year.Kerri MacKerri Mac
Natural Resources Conservation Service Providing Iowa Farmers $2 Million in Derecho AssistanceNatural Resources Conservation Service Providing Iowa Farmers $2 Million in Derecho AssistanceThe NRCS is helping those affected by the August 10 Derecho.Johnny MarksJohnny Marks
Iowa’s Derecho Related Crop Losses On The RiseIowa’s Derecho Related Crop Losses On The RiseAs farmers try and harvest downed crops, losses from the August 10th derecho continue to rise.Ryan "Brain" BrainardRyan "Brain" Brainard
Free Meals for Linn-Mar and Cedar Rapids Students ExtendedFree Meals for Linn-Mar and Cedar Rapids Students ExtendedAn extension to a program from the USDA will allow schools to offer free lunch to students until the end of the year.Eric StoneEric Stone